Addiction...when you know better but you can't help yourself. Tim Salyer, CEO and Therapist Deena Duncan, MFTI from Anaheim Lighthouse 'illuminate' Dr. Marissa on the state and statistics about drug and alcohol addiction which affects 23.5 million Americans today, not including 10 million at-risk youth and adults who are heading down that path...with only 11% are receiving treatment. The sobering facts about the damage compulsion inflicts on the family, the society and the addict themselves are discussed, with an emphasis on moving from the war on drugs to the peace in recovery and focus on solution. Tim receives a Dr. Marissa's Beneficial Presence on the Planet Award for his program in San Diego that works immediately with parolees to support them in staying clean and sober. Programs like these can help end the vicious cycle that starts with childhood abuse, using to numb, crime to supply, and punishment that reinforces the problem. Staff interpreter Sharon Pierre-Louis makes this a 'Radio for Our Deaf Community" series episode, sponsored by www.AnaheimLighthouse.org