Rehab Confidential

Joe and Amy sit down with world renowned scientist and clinician Dr. Joseph R Volpicelli whose research led to the discovery of naltrexone to treat alcohol addiction by reducing cravings and relapse. Dr. Volpicelli explains the difference between his approach and the Sinclair method, why treatment centers aren't using this effective FDA-approved medication and the neurochemical difference between normal drinkers and binge drinkers or people who abuse alcohol.

Joe and Amy sit down with healer and President/Founder of Breathwork For Recovery, Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp. He explains what breathwork is and how it can help in the treatment of addiction and trauma. He discusses the dangers of doing breathwork with practitioners who don't have sufficient or proper training, the need for accreditation in the field, and his experience leading breathwork groups in treatment centers.

Amy and Joe chat it up with author and clinical marketing manager of Polaris Teen Center, Wendy Adamson about her new memoir "Incorrigible", which recounts her life in the juvenile justice system. Wendy talks about her work with her son's non profit "Hav a Sole" that provides thousands of sneakers to at-risk youth. She also discusses how kids with mental health issues get lost in the system and the impact of intergenerational trauma.

Joe and Amy sit down with author and child welfare advocate, Mark Redmond. Mark shares stories from his career taking care of homeless youth. They discuss the state of recovery among one of our most vulnerable populations, the trauma of doing the work, and how we can all help to do better

Joe and Amy sit down with journalist Daniel Kolitz to talk about the recovery cult "Enthusiastic Sobriety", the subject of his latest piece "The Love Bomb" for Atavist Magazine. He tells us about the recovery cult started by Bob Meehan over 50 years ago, what drew him to the story and how this group is destroying lives.

Joe and Amy chat with board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin. Dr. Rabin is piloting innovative treatment in addiction and mental health using ketamine therapy and wearable technology that helps manage stress and anxiety. We speak with Dr. Rabin on what he believes is the root cause of addiction, how to revise outdated mental tapes and the biggest flaws in current addiction treatment.

Joe and Amy sit down with Sheila Vakharia, Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Academic Engagement of the Drug Policy Alliance. We discuss the misunderstandings about harm reduction, whether cannabis causes violence and mental illness, why booze is overlooked as a toxic drug and the efficacy of the treatment industry.

Joe and Amy sit down with Brian Merlen who ran for congress in Connecticut's 4th district (Purdue Pharma's home district). He spills the tea on the corruption of that race, including demands to drop out by Dita Bhargava of Shatterproof and Fernando Alvarez of the Opioid Spoon Movement so as not to shame Congressman Jim Himes in his re-election by shining a light on his inaction on opioids. The case is being formally investigated by the CT state elections enforcement commission.

Joe and Amy sit down with Tom Coderre, former state senator from Rhode Island and current Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use for SAMHSA. We discuss what SAMHSA defines as "recovery", the new ONDCP director and the spike in overdose deaths. Tom was featured with Joe in "The Anonymous People".

Joe and Amy talk to Elia Einhorn, host of Sonos Radio and Pitchfork Radio and TV. He is also the songwriter/producer/frontman of the collaborations-based project "Fashion Brigade". Elia discusses drinking, drugs and the music scene and most importantly his newest baby, Sober 21, a magazine he created and edits for recovering musicians featuring famous musicians in recovery which garnered two write-ups in Rolling Stone.