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The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

This podcast addresses hope and recovery options for individuals, friends, family, parents and associates who have been or may be addicted to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, fentanyl, alcohol, or marijuana and want to overcome the addiction.

There are interviews with former addicts, stories of having gone through numerous failed rehabes, parents and loved ones that describe the horrors and ultimate methods they have sought to save lives and help.

Issues include the changing world of rehab, from 12 step programs to successful and effective alternative approaches to detox, withdrawal, and education for stable life style changes for former addicts. The benefits and dangers of different types of rehab from those that have experienced it.

The “point of no return’ is when the individual has come to a realization that they need and want help.

This is also for friends and family of addicts who are at their wits end and don’t know what to do to help the addict. This podcast gives hope and inspiration for recovery.

Some topics include:
– Where can I get help?
– How do I know if my child or relative or friend is addicted?
– How do I get someone up to realizing they need help?

Latest Episodes:

Jillian's Story Will Sound Familiar But Has a Happy Ending Jul 12, 2018

Show notes

Pot and alcohol in high school. Cocaine and heroin in college. School dropout, recluse. Four rehabs and still craving. Sound familiar? Today we interviewed Jillian, a recent graduate of the Narconon program.Her final call for help to her caring mother resulted in a truly happy ending.

When Rehabs Fail Then What? Jul 05, 2018

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In this episode Jason recounts the story of a family whose daughter had been through several 12-step programs and once again had disappeared into the dark hole of addiction. Jason was able to give the parents hope and help for the daughter and another chance. The road to being sober is not always easy.

Kickin' Butt and Takin' Names of Fraudulant Practices in rogue rehabs - Interview with State Attorney Dave Aronberg Jun 28, 2018

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In the first decade of the 21st century, West Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg along with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi in shutting down the pill mills in the state of Florida. He helped lead the fight in suing Perdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. Now once again, unscrupulous people are trying to profit from addicted individuals and families. Dave is now going after fraud and abuse in "sober homes" and rogue rehabs in the state of Florida. He has helped get the legislature to stiffen the penalties for patient brokering in the rehab industry. Not only is he making Florida safe from these unethical practices but he's going around the country teaching other areas what to do to stop the encroachment of these activities.

Lest we Forget Psych Meds - Interview with Diane Stein Jun 21, 2018

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This week's podcast is an interview with Diane Stein who is the President of Citizens Commission on Human Rights in Florida. CCHR is a mental health watchdog organization that pushes - among other things - for informed consent before people are put on psychiatric medications. This podcast was prompted by the recent suicide of Kate Spade. She was being treated for depression and likely was on anti-depressants. One of the side effects of such drugs is suicidal tendencies. Enough said.

What did I Do Wrong? Jun 14, 2018

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When friends and family members find out that a loved one is addicted, often - especially with parents - the first reaction is: What did I do wrong? Parents feel like they somehow failed their child or a wife thinks she failed her husband. That's guilt and all it does is slow the process of getting help for the addict. There's a difference between guilt and responsibility and it needs to be understood.

No One is Immune to Addiction - Including doctors -an Interview with Dr. Faye Jamali Jun 07, 2018

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Dr. Faye Jamali was a very successful anesthesiologist until she broke her wrist and was prescribed a large bottle of Vicodin to handle the pain. Unfortunately she soon learned that the drug would numb her to anything going on in her life and cause severe addiction problems, stealing and injecting the hospital's drugs, medical license put on probation and more. She has been clean and sober for 8 years and has made it her mission to reach out to other doctors who might be addicted and urge them to get treatment.

Professor Nick Heather - An Expert Weighs in on "Addiction as a Disease" May 31, 2018

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After much research, some experts now disagree that addiction should be labeled as an actual "disease", but rather is a false assertion prompted and pushed by pharmaceutical companies to sell more product. Mostly resulting in substitution one drug for another in rehab. This episode is an interview with Nick Heather, Emeritus Professor of Alcohol and other Drug Studies in the Dept of Psychology at Northumbria University in the U.K. He is a Ph.D and has close to 450 publications mainly devoted to alcoholism.

Suboxone, Methodone as "Medically Assisted Treatment" Controversy-An Interview with David Aden May 24, 2018

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Morphine was supposed to handle opium. Heroin was supposed to handle morphine. Meth was supposed to handle heroin. Each 'cure' turned into their own addiction.There is a 150 year history including marketing heroin for 'fussy' babies. We interview David Aden, the managing editor of Center for the Study of Drug Addiction Policy who addresses some misconceptions and what national policies are being formulated currently.

She Was Fooled and Abused and is Now Helping Solve the Drug Problem May 17, 2018

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Nicole Donofrio heard our podcast and wanted to tell her story.She grew up with an alcoholic father and then later in a relationship with an alcoholic. She experienced abuse and at first made excuses, but finally realized she had to do something. Now she has a Facebook Group with more than 2400 members and through the group, she offers support to those affected by addiction through friends and family.

Meth Loses a Victim- This is Austin's Story May 10, 2018

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Austin's story starts in Georgia at the age of 12, smoking pot. Soon graduated to a life on meth. Burglaries and prison and eventually losing his wife and infant. Austin will shortly complete the Narconon program and asked to tell his story in the hope of helping others. His story will move you.

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