Episodes

  • 66. Alcohol 101- Part 4 Chronic Effects of Alcohol Use

    66. Alcohol 101- Part 4 Chronic Effects of Alcohol Use
    May 9 2024
    Our final installment on Alcohol 101- the chronic effects of alcohol use. We will discuss the most frequent negative impacts that alcohol has on the body's organ systems from the most thought about, liver, to the less understood, cancers. Alcohol can negatively impact every system in the body impacting not only the length of life but also the quality of life. Quitting drinking, or even cutting back, can have significant positive improvements, especially before many of these progress in severity.

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    35 mins
  • 65. Alcohol Part 3- Adolescents

    65. Alcohol Part 3- Adolescents
    Apr 23 2024
    Alcohol Awareness Month Part 3! A significant number of adolescents use alcohol (15.1% in the last month in a survey of 12-20 year olds), 3 times the number who used tobacco products (5%) and 1.3X the number who used cannabis (11.8%). Youth tend to partake in binge drinking at higher rates, leading to significant acute health complications, accidents, and risky behavior. 20% of all high school students who consumed alcohol in the last month either drove after drinking or rode in a car driven by someone who had been drinking. Not only does alcohol result in these complications, but earlier alcohol use increases the risk of alcohol use disorder later in life. This episode will go through this data in more detail as well as review many other youth specific concerns regarding alcohol. You'll also get to hear how Heather and Josh's high school experiences varied in regard to alcohol!

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    48 mins
  • 64. Alcohol 101- Part 2- How Much?

    64. Alcohol 101- Part 2- How Much?
    Apr 16 2024
    Part 2 of Alcohol during Alcohol Awareness Month! In this episode we will further discuss the 'how much' concept. When is drinking considered 'at risk' vs 'acceptable'? (Disclaimer- no amount of any kind of alcohol is considered 'safe'). We will also discuss what is actually considered one drink. Finally, we will dive deeper into the effects of alcohol and tolerance.
    ** If you, or someone you know, is questioning how much alcohol you/they are consuming or are concerned you may have a problem with alcohol, please seek medical care and/or consider attending an open AA meeting. Anyone can attend an open AA meeting even to learn more!
    ** To find an AA meeting near you: Find A.A. Near You | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)

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    39 mins
  • 63. Alcohol 101. Part 1

    63. Alcohol 101. Part 1
    Apr 11 2024
    April is alcohol awareness month! This episode will begin our multi-episode series of Alcohol 101, with what defines 'drinking too much'. We will discuss the data in terms of how many people are affected by alcohol use disorder and how much it financially impacts all of our country. Finally, we will talk about how one would know if they are at risk of developing an alcohol use disorder.

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    34 mins
  • 62. Interview with Ben- Josh's Son

    62. Interview with Ben- Josh's Son
    Apr 2 2024
    You do NOT want to miss this episode! Every parent who suffers from the disease of addiction has guilt and shame surrounding their kids, but what do kids think? We have the absolute HONOR of having Josh's oldest son, Ben, on today. The episode will start with Josh describing his parenting before his use started, while he was using (and the 2 years he was completely absent), and now in recovery. He'll walk us through all of the emotions and how he often felt that his boys were better off without him. We will then hear it from Ben's perspective and how he, now 16, sees addiction as well as his dad. What does their relationship look like today?! You will hear what worked, what didn't, and other advice that will give parents, loved ones, and kids hope!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 61. Gambling Addiction- Risk Factors, Treatment, Ramifications, Hope

    61. Gambling Addiction- Risk Factors, Treatment, Ramifications, Hope
    Mar 19 2024

    Ted Hartwell, Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, returns to discuss more details surrounding, and about, gambling addiction. We will cover some risk factors that differ from substance use disorders, the progression of this disease, different treatments, as well as the often not discussed or heard about ramifications. Individuals who gamble, "we tend to impact 7-8 other people significantly" making this not a victimless disease. See below for several important resources for people, or loved ones, who suffer from gambling addiction.
    http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
    https://beta.gamblersinrecovery.com/
    https://recoveryroadonline.com/

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 60. Addiction and Trauma

    60. Addiction and Trauma
    Mar 15 2024
    Tom Gonzalez, an expert in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), joins us as we discuss trauma and the relationship with addiction. Persons with the disease of addiction often find substance to be a way to cope with "the emotional pain from a trauma that was likely done to me." He discusses how the medical model of addiction misses a huge component that often led to the substance use disorder starting. Tom states, "addiction is really the result of broken relationships" which then alters our brain pathways, specifically those related to fight/flight responses. So how does one heal and overcome these traumas? For anyone struggling with their addiction and the 'why', you don't want to miss this. And if you are a loved one, or someone who is caring for someone who has an addiction, this topic and discussion may break down the barriers and lead to a better understanding.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 59. Opioid Overdoses

    59. Opioid Overdoses
    Mar 13 2024
    As we now enter the 4th wave of the opioid epidemic, what does the data actually show? And, even more importantly, why does it keep happening? We will discuss how things have evolved over the last 10+ years and explain why deaths keep happening. Also, what does an overdose even look like and what are the reasons overdoses result in deaths. This data is staggering, and it happens to anyone!

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    1 hr