Collegiate and Young Adult Recovery with Mandy Baker
Many Baker has been a pioneer in the development and implementation of collegiate recovery programs and working with young adults.
Entries by Jeff Jay & Debra Jay
Addiction-Free Pain Management with Mel Pohl, MD
Chronic pain can lead to addiction when opioid pain medications are used improperly. Too many families have a loved one struggling with opioid pain medication—or worse. Dr. Mel Pohl is the author of “A Day Without Pain.”
TBI and Addiction with Colin King, PhD
Dr. Colin King is an expert in in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and the intersection of TBI and addiction. He is a fully-licensed clinical psychologist who has been helping patients and families for many years.
12 Step Immersion with John Curtiss
John Curtiss is CEO and co-founder of The Retreat, in Wayzata, MN. The Retreat is the most admired twelve step immersion program in the country.
Treating Sex Addiction with Deborah Schiller
Deborah Schiller takes us through the world of pornography and sex addiction, and offers a message of hope.
Roots of Addiction Treatment with John Driscoll
John Driscoll, senior VP of Recovery Services at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, began his career working with homeless addicted women and their children at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, in Chicago. Listen to his fascinating story.
Older Adult Treatment with Sharon Matthew and Ming Wang, MD
Sharon Matthew, MA, and Ming Wang, MD, are experts in older adult treatment. They talk about the many special considerations for treating people 55 and older–and their families.
The Evidence for AA
A newly released study shows that AA is a highly effective treatment, and in most cases, it is more effective than other methods.
Twelve Step Facilitation with Joe Nowinski, PhD
Joe Nowinski, PhD, is the author of “If You Work It, It Works! The Science Behind Twelve Step Recovery.” He is an author and educator who truly understands recovery.
12 Steps Back to Basics with Carver Brown
Carver Brown has presented the “Back to Basics” approach to the 12 Steps to more than 7.000 people. He is passionate about recovery.
Opiate Addiction and Recovery with Robert DuPont, MD
Robert Dupont, MD, prolific author and founding director of NIDA, talks about surprising things he’s learned in a lifetime of helping addicts and families.
Death by Search Engine
Search engines offer little help for families who want to help their addicted loved one. Where can you turn?
The Most Dangerous Drug
People often ask us: “What’s the most dangerous drug these days?” Looking at the headlines, you might expect the answer to be an opiate like heroin, or a synthetic opiate like oxycontin, fentanyl or vicodin. But you would be wrong.
What’s The Plan
Dear Jeff and Debra, Our 29-year- old daughter is just completing inpatient treatment for alcoholism. We think she’s done well in treatment, but she doesn’t seem interested in her aftercare plan. What can we do to encourage her? –Anxious Parents
The Great Pretenders
Want to have some great non-alcoholic beverages to offer your friends and family this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. For many years, AAA has published “The Great Pretenders” holiday drink guide, with creative and delicious recipes.
