While the effects of addiction on someone with a substance use disorder are often readily apparent, the impact on families is less understood and certainly under supported. Alicia Ventura, Director of Special Projects and Research for the Grayken Center for Addiction TTA Program at Boston Medical Center, joins us to share what families can do to positively affect the outcome for their loved one with a substance use disorder.

Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to talk about the hot topics of the month.

Jon and Abby offer tips on managing stress and sobriety during the holidays.

Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to talk about the hot topics of the month.

Journalist Beth Macy joins us to talk about her new book "Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis", and to give us an update on what's happened in the fight against the opioid crisis since her previous book, "Dopesick" was released four years ago.

How does adoption affect the adoptee? And how can some of the issues adoptees face resonate into adulthood? Lisa Coppola, author of the new book, "Voices Unheard: A Reflective Journal for Adults", and Kelly DeBennedetto, Executive Director and Clinical Director of Boston Post Adoption Resources join us to help answer these questions and more.

Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to talk about the hot topics of the month.

Psychologist Kelly McGonigal joins us to talk about her latest book The Joy of Movement, and how physical exercise can be a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to talk about the hot topics of the month.