Foundations Recovery Network and the Moments of Change Conference What happens at a Conference on Addiction? This week Denise talks about her experience at a conference in Florida, what she learned and what these conferences are all about. What can loved ones of addicts and alcoholics learn from this experience and how can they participate? The CEO of FRN, Rob Wagganer, talks about the goals and hopes of the organization and Jesse Fortner, the Conference Coordinator, speaks about the “nuts and bolts” of the conference.

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We often refer to “going to meetings” when we talk about recovery and sobriety. What does this mean? Today Denise’s interviews will answer questions about these meetings to remove any myths and/or mystery behind the concept of 12 step meetings. Many people have concerns and fears about attending these meetings mostly because of the “unknowing” and this show is meant to relieve that aspect and to offer knowledge so they can make informed decisions based on facts.

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Today’s guest is a man who grew up with much wealth (stuff and money) but little wealth ( emotional attachment, perceived love, connection) as often happens when there is alcoholism in the family. Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, writer, speaker/trainer, publisher and writing coach. He served as Marin County’s first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. His work has appeared in more than 100 literary journals worldwide.

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Many people ask Denise how did her son find recovery. Does he know why he stopped using? She doesn’t know the answer to this and she’s not sure her son has a definitive answer to this. Mr. DeSilver answers this from his experience.

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Does it makes sense? Who is it for? Kenneth Anderson presents a plan for those not interested in the conventional 12 step recovery model, to manage alcoholism. The conversation defines Harm Reduction and delves into the hows and whys of this alternative method. HAMS, the name of the plan, is a very detailed yet flexible model for those interested to follow. Join Mr. Anderson and Denise in this discussion to learn more about this alternative plan. There are resources given and support groups referenced.

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What happens to the children? This question gnaws at me all of the time. We adults have difficulty choosing how to deal with the addicts we love even though we have choices and can control these choices. But, what do the little children do? They have no power or control. They have unconditional love for their parents. Do they have any choices? Do they have any power? This week we are discussing these questions and talking with a guest who had parents who were addicts and she has a very sharp memory about her past. I wanted to know, what goes on in the mind of a 3 or 4 year old when there is chaos and drama in the home because of addiction? Is there pain, fear, anger, frustration like adults?

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What is a recovery companion and who needs one, anyway? This week, Dr. Allen Berger, author and PHD in Clinical Psychology in private practice, will enlighten us on this relatively new career path in the field of addiction. It is the concept of a recovery companion and the opening of his first training facility (IRC, the Institute for Recovery Companions) that makes Dr. Berger unique in this discussion. You might remember Dr. Berger from a previous show titled “The Therapeutic Value of the Twelve Steps” where he explained to us in a very concise yet eloquent manner, just what the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is all about.

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Do you know what the drug counselors learn to become drug counselors? Who can be a drug counselor? Do you have to be in “in recovery” to be a drug counselor? This week these and other questions will be discussed and answered when Denise interviews Donna Mae DePola. Donna Mae is a recognized leader in the field of Substance Abuse and Substance Abuse Education. She has worked in the field of addiction for over 25 years. She founded The Resource Training Center (TRTC), a school that provides the education required to become a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor in New York State, the largest of its kind.

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TRTC provides the New York State Drinking Driver Program, in which DWI offenders must participate in order to retain their driver’s license. TRTC has also partnered with MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, to provide the Victim Impact Panel, a court mandated seminar for DWI offenders, where victims of DWI crashes share their experiences and loss.

Ms DePola is also an author of the newly released book, Twelve Tins about her personal history, which she will tell a bit about in her interview.

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In light of the new face of addiction, prescription drug abuse and the new synthetic drugs, more and more of our loved ones are dealing with addictions these days. There are young men and women, wives and husbands, even grandparents who will do what they need to do to get their next fix. Sometimes crimes are committed in the process and they end up in jail or prison.

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This week we will talk about some of the things we, as loved ones of addicts, can do to help ease the experience of prison for our addicts and also, what they can do for themselves to use their time wisely and ease their transition back to the “free” world.

Denise’s guest is Lamont Carey, who says he was born in Washington, DC but raised in prison. His work helping transition prisoners after incarceration has been noticed and commended by the federal government as well as by many families and loved ones. Listen to what Lamont has to say and find out more about him on his website, Youtube channel, and personal page.

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In this episode of Addicted to Addicts, author and host Denise Krochta interviews Rand Teed, the primary instructor of Canada’s prized Drug Class.  “Rand has been working with teens for over 35 years and for the past 15 years has been helping them understand how substance use can get in the way of having the life they want.”

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In this informative interview, Denise has Rand Teed elaborate on his concept of “Say Know to Drugs” versus the classic “Say NO to Drugs.”  As a former addict himself–with a key to his father’s Pharmacy and liquor cabinet!–Rand uses his personal experiences of failure and triumph to relate to today’s troubled adolescents.  Rand describes his teaching approach as “non-confrontational and not negative.”  He introduced this program nearly a decade ago and kids and teens have been listening ever since!

Denise and Rand also investigate the differences between Drug Education in the United States versus Canada: Why does the United States only offer Drug Education to children in 5th grade and then seemingly ignore the issue in their later school years?  Is Canada’s younger legal drinking age (18-19) better or worse than the United State’s legal drinking age of 21?  Does regular drug and alcohol education throughout one’s schooling make a difference later in life?  Does a lack of education on these issues leave a child/teenager at a larger risk for addiction?

Now in its third season, Drug Class airs in both Canada and some parts of the United States.  Drug Class can also be found online at their Official Website to stream or to buy.  Or, for those of you who prefer reading to watching, Drug Class can also be found in written form on their informative frequently updated Blog.

For anyone who’s ever had Drug Education in school, or has a child who’s going through it (or needs to go through it), this Podcast is for you.  Get the inside scoop from Canada’s leading Drug Education instructor today!

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