Addicted To Addicts: Survival 101 Denise Krochta

On this week’s show Denise and her guest, Dr. Carl Hart, an associate Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and Director of the Residential Studies and Methamphetamine Research Laboratories at the New York State Psychiatric Institute discuss the issue of “what came first?” and other topics related to Science, Addiction, and Society. Dr. Hart is […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Drugs and Society: Were Problems Attributed to Meth and Crack Cocaine Use (as well as other illicit drugs)Really A Part of Society Well Before These Drugs Came Into The Picture? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many addicts and alcoholics have young children. What happens in a household with one or both parents who are addicts? Who raises the children? How are they raised? What do they learn from their addicted parents? How can we protect them? In this week’s interview Denise discusses this topic with Lorelie Rozzano, a mom, grandmother, […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – What About the Little Children? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise brings us back to an interview with Eddie Salen of Diversified Intervention Group to revisit our thoughts about smoking as an addiction. What do you think? Tobacco has been around a long time. In the past 10 to 20 years it has been discovered that Big Tobacco consciously added addictive properties to […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Thoughts on Smoking as an Addiction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise interviews a panel from the International Bipolar Foundation in San Diego. Many people have questions about the term “dual diagnosis” and what that might mean when they hear that their loved ones are being treated at a rehab facility for this. Dr. Tom Jensen, the medical director of the International Bipolar Foundation, […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Bipolar Disease and Addiction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s show is all about relapse prevention. Once an addict embraces recovery, works hard on maintaining his/her sobriety and recovery, it is important to have the skills for relapse prevention. Relapse can happen when it is least expected. Denise’s guest today is Terry Gorski. Terry is an internationally recognized expert on relapse prevention. In […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Relapse Prevention appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

  After last week’s show on planning for the summer which included a short interview with Denise’s son who is a heroin addict in recovery, Denise received emails with comments and questions. The recurring theme of these questions this time was “Now that we know some of your son’s story, can we hear some of […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Why Does Denise Do This Radio Show to Support Those Who Love Addicts, Anyway? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise reminds you of what to look out for when your kids and young adults have extra time on their hands. Yes, relaxation is good and time with friends can be wonderful. But there are lots of opportunities for bad choices to be made. Listen to some of the things to look out […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Summer is Here. Be Vigilant. Talk To Your Teens appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you have any unanswered questions about the above topics? As a mom of an opioid addict, Denise has many questions and on this show asks Dr. Laura Yard, who has spent most of her medical career in the field of Anesthesia and Pain Management, to talk about these topics. Dr. Yard explains about the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Prescription Drug Addiction, Suboxone, Pain Management appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Imagine losing your son to a drug overdose. Imagine then, a year later, losing another son to a drug overdose. I can’t imagine this. Then, imagine a third son addicted to drugs. This is the story of a family who couldn’t imagine this either, until it became a reality. Listen to how this family has […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Chucky’s Fight – A charity dedicated to fighting teen substance abuse appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do we all have cravings? Is it only addicts who crave things? Families and loved ones often wonder what to do when their addicts who are in recovery start to have cravings. Addicts also can use some of these helpful tools and skills. This week we get into this topic with Dr. Omar Manejwala, the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – What is Craving? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many people use the 12 step concept in pursuing recovery. For a very long time, this is all that was available. It is still a very popular lifestyle and way to live clean and sober. Over the past years on my show I have given information on this concept as well as other programs and […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – What Shape is Recovery? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Kate, a young mom who is trying to raise young children, deal with daily choices and challenges, and cope with a husband who is an alcoholic, and about what that brings into the relationship. They discuss issues that so many young couples are dealing with and some possible choices to […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – A Young Family and Alcoholism appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Video games are like books and movies laced with digital “crack”. This is a comment by my guest this week, Dr. Andrew Doan, an opthamologist, neuroscientist, and researcher in the topic of video game and internet addiction. He is the author of the book “Hooked on Games”. Dr. Doan is a recognized expert in technology […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Hooked on Games appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Over the last year, approximately one in 20 teens reported taking large amounts of OTC cough medicines containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan (DXM) to get high. Although safe and effective when taken according to labeling instructions, medicines that contain DXM can produce dangerous side effects when abused. The Stop Medicine Abuse campaign educates parents, teens, […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Do You Know What Teens are Doing With OTC Cough Medicines? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you worried that your loved ones, who were college bound or in college when they became sidelined by drugs and alcohol, will never make it through college? This week’s show is about a program that can help your loved ones continue on to get their degrees, if that becomes a priority again, through a […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Getting Through College with Support and Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dr. David Nathan, a psychiatrist in Princeton, NJ and a clinical assistant professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is our expert guest today. This week’s topic is legalization and decriminalization of marijuana from the perspective of a professional in the field of Addiction. Dr. Nathan had written an article in 2010 for the Wall […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – A Doctor’s Case for Legal Pot appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many key elements characterize the design and implementation of an effective adolescent substance abuse treatment program. The treatment program at Newport Academy is designed to address those elements defined by the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse as crucial and key in establishing effective, individualized, and […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 -Teens, Treatment, and Newport Academy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Thomas Lenox, the supervisor of the Tactical Diversion Squad in San Diego, CA. The mission of this organization is enforcement of the diversion of controlled pharmaceutical drugs from legitimate use to illegitimate use. Mr. Lenox is a special agent with the DEA. During the interview we will hear about what […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – The Drug Enforcement Administration and Prescription Drug Abuse appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today we are going to tackle the topic of what are the right questions to ask when looking for a rehab for a loved one or ourselves. Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., R.D. is a nationally known, award-winning health and medical writer, speaker, and consultant on the topics of weight management and lifestyle change, as well […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Inside Rehab appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The show this week is of Denise’s perspective from a recent personal experience, an article just out about the “science” of slot machines, and an excerpt from a show from June 2011 on Gambling and other addictions. Denise recently spent some time observing the comings and goings at a casino and wanted to share some […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Do You Gamble for Fun or Must You Gamble? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.