This week we hear about an opportunity for anyone who is interested in the evolution of addiction treatment to attend a valuable conference with expert speakers about current events and history. Listen to Dr. Allen Berger tell Denise about the first annual “Evolution of Addiction Treatment” Conference. Also, Denise speaks with Dr. Horvath of Practical Recovery and Katherine Celantano of SSDP (Students for Sensible Drug Policy) about their impressions of the conference focusing on Drug Policy Reform. Lots of information to think about.

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What is the best teen dating advice if your teen is “dating under the influence?” This show explores the cultural crisis our teens are facing including teen pregnancies, teen dating abuse and violence and especially the impact of teen drug and alcohol abuse in dating. Lisa Jander, the Teen Whisperer, does not promote teen dating but helps families build a healthy framework for all relationships and supports better dating choices.

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Lisa Jander is a Certified Life/Relationship/Dating Coach, CTACC, Public Speaker and Author of “Dater’s Ed: The Instruction Manual for Parents ” modeled after the Driver’s Ed manual. Her unique workshops draw analogies between driving and dating to help parents teach their teens how to “date defensively, navigate safely and steer clear of unhealthy relationships.”

For other valuable resources, Lisa recommends Break the Cycle , empowering youth to end domestic violence and Start Strong , building healthy teen relationships.

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For the past few weeks Denise has been interviewing guests who offer valuable resources to those who love addicts and alcoholics. This week she interviews Susan King, who has created Pathway to Prevention,

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This week’s show is about the lengths a loved one will go to try to save an addict. Was he right to do what he did? Who really knows what is right and what is wrong when you love an addict? Most of us find ourselves with that dilemma more times than not. Brad DeHaven is Denise’s guest this week. He is a dad of an addict, the author of the book “Defining Moments: A Suburban Father’s Journey Into His Son’s Oxy Addiction”, and developer of a resource for loved ones, rxdrugaddict.com. Listen to the discussion, it will sound familiar.

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This week Denise is beginning a series of shows on resources for loved ones. She begins this week with a guest who heads a foundation that offers financial and treatment resources for troubled and addicted teens. Please listen to her interview with John Reuben of Savingteens.org.

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This week Denise speaks with Reverend Canon Mary Richardson about the clergy and drug reform policy. Listen to another perspective regarding this current topic of conversation. Hear from Judge Jim Gray, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative for more enlightening thoughts. Is it just those who want to smoke marijuana and use illegal drugs who are interested in drug policy reform? Again, listen and learn!

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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 cigarettes since the 1950s in order to keep “lifetime” customers. Many experts believe that nicotine causes more dependence than any other drug including alcohol, cocaine, or heroin. What do you think? Do you smoke? Do you believe you have an addiction or just a habit?

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Today we tackle the topic of food addiction. Is compulsive eating really an addiction? Doesn’t everyone use food for comfort at one time or another? Is that addiction? John Kiernan is the guest this week. He is a speaker and writer who is working on a book called “Recovery from the Food Relapse Cycle”. John tells Denise about his experience as an alcoholic and as a food addict. There are resources mentioned to support those who believe they have an addiction to food. Is a 12 step group (OALAIG.org or OA.org) the answer or is it Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig? Listen to John’s perspective then make your own conclusions.

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This week’s show features the promised interview of Denise’s son regarding his drug addiction and recovery. Denise and her listeners offer questions to be answered by her son, who has agreed to be as candid as possible to help the audience understand the thought process of an addict, from his perspective as an addict.

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Rand Teed, teacher of Drug Class in Canada, the country with the most prevalent use of marijuana ( US is second in use), speaks with Denise this week about marijuana. What does he teach the students and what does he learn from them about this drug? Learn science and statistics, thoughts and feelings about the use of marijuana as perceived by Mr. Teed through his years of experience as a teacher of this unique class. Please check the archives page on this radio show for a past show titled “Drug Class” for more information about Rand and his class.

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