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There are many traits that families pass down from generation to generation, but an addiction to alcohol and drugs is something no one wants to receive. Our guest today will talk about patterns that adult children of alcoholics & addicts (ACoA) learn from the parents, how these patterns are brought into adult life, and how to stop the cycle from continuing into the next generation. Some of the topics include: The characteristics of adult children of alcoholics & addicts; How ACoA’s can make peace with the past for a brighter future; What to do when the child of an ACoA is using drugs and alcohol; The steps that ACoA’s need to take to break the cycle of addiction for themselves and their children; and How to recognize the patterns and gain the courage to change.

There are many traits that families pass down from generation to generation, but an addiction to alcohol and drugs is something no one wants to receive. Our guest today will talk about patterns that adult children of alcoholics & addicts (ACoA) learn from the parents, how these patterns are brought into adult life, and how to stop the cycle from continuing into the next generation. Some of the topics include: The characteristics of adult children of alcoholics & addicts; How ACoA’s can make peace with the past for a brighter future; What to do when the child of an ACoA is using drugs and alcohol; The steps that ACoA’s need to take to break the cycle of addiction for themselves and their children; and How to recognize the patterns and gain the courage to change.

The debate over marijuana legalization has never been more heated as the issue continues to divide policy makers, the medical community, and the public alike. While it appears that acceptance of marijuana usage is growing, there is much misinformation about it and a lot more that needs to be understood regarding its effect on people, especially on the developing brains of young people. Kevin Hill, author of Marijuana: The Unbiased Truth about the World’s Most Popular Weed, is a leading expert in marijuana research and addiction treatment. Hill’s book covers the complexities of marijuana use statistics, the major myths about use, the controversies around decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana, and the challenges of treating marijuana addiction, including working with parents.

The debate over marijuana legalization has never been more heated as the issue continues to divide policy makers, the medical community, and the public alike. While it appears that acceptance of marijuana usage is growing, there is much misinformation about it and a lot more that needs to be understood regarding its effect on people, especially on the developing brains of young people. Kevin Hill, author of Marijuana: The Unbiased Truth about the World’s Most Popular Weed, is a leading expert in marijuana research and addiction treatment. Hill’s book covers the complexities of marijuana use statistics, the major myths about use, the controversies around decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana, and the challenges of treating marijuana addiction, including working with parents.

Today we will learn about a mother’s journey to help her son who suffered from severe obsessive compulsive disorder. It is a story of hope and the power of family as well as to offer direction to those whose lives have been touched by this misunderstood disorder. By sharing useful information about OCD and its treatment, our guests are able to offer not just a personal account of how the disorder can affect sufferers and families, but also a glimpse into the possibilities for diagnosis, clinical approaches, and successful outcomes.

Today we will learn about a mother’s journey to help her son who suffered from severe obsessive compulsive disorder. It is a story of hope and the power of family as well as to offer direction to those whose lives have been touched by this misunderstood disorder. By sharing useful information about OCD and its treatment, our guests are able to offer not just a personal account of how the disorder can affect sufferers and families, but also a glimpse into the possibilities for diagnosis, clinical approaches, and successful outcomes.

Our guests will discuss disruptive behavior and addressing the impact of the behavior on safety, quality, medical oversights, staff retention and the process and methods on how to address disruptive behavior in the workplace. In addition our show will touch on current ideas and methods to make a referral, select an assessment and treatment program, monitor compliance and develop a re-entry plan for the individual who has been referred for treatment.

Our guests will discuss disruptive behavior and addressing the impact of the behavior on safety, quality, medical oversights, staff retention and the process and methods on how to address disruptive behavior in the workplace. In addition our show will touch on current ideas and methods to make a referral, select an assessment and treatment program, monitor compliance and develop a re-entry plan for the individual who has been referred for treatment.

In his practice of law, Mr. Barnes provides strategic counsel to businesses, not-for-profits, licensed professionals, fiduciaries, and individuals. He has served as primary legal counsel to national health care service providers, including during start-up and stabilization stages; to international pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of new drug applications. In his public policy practice, Mr. Barnes advises corporations, health care providers, and national non-profits on issues including prescription drug abuse, medication safety, and pain care. Mr. Barnes obtained his Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University School of Law and was recognized by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section as Outstanding Law Graduate in the Practice of Family Law. He earned a master’s degree in international economic policy from La Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Flagler College.

In his practice of law, Mr. Barnes provides strategic counsel to businesses, not-for-profits, licensed professionals, fiduciaries, and individuals. He has served as primary legal counsel to national health care service providers, including during start-up and stabilization stages; to international pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of new drug applications. In his public policy practice, Mr. Barnes advises corporations, health care providers, and national non-profits on issues including prescription drug abuse, medication safety, and pain care. Mr. Barnes obtained his Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University School of Law and was recognized by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section as Outstanding Law Graduate in the Practice of Family Law. He earned a master’s degree in international economic policy from La Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Flagler College.

Some topics covered by our guest today will be: 1) Practices to reduce stigmatization in psychiatry; 2) Integration of conventional and alternative medicine, 3) Innovative program at HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants (integrating outpatient services); and 4) Reducing the use of medication in psychiatric patients

Some topics covered by our guest today will be: 1) Practices to reduce stigmatization in psychiatry; 2) Integration of conventional and alternative medicine, 3) Innovative program at HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants (integrating outpatient services); and 4) Reducing the use of medication in psychiatric patients

When The Door Opened tells the authentic stories of twelve men who have experienced treatment and recovery from co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. Co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders are brain diseases that affect individuals, families, and communities regardless of socio-economic status, ethnicity, or upbringing. There is no magic bullet for these chronic illnesses, but there are effective treatments through which recovery is achieved. Creator and CEO of WestBridge, Mary Ryan Woods, RNC, and Katherine Armstrong interviewed current and past participants of WestBridge, a dual diagnosis treatment program. Based on their dialogue, each chapter shares the raw memories and candid reflections of one man regarding his journey.

When The Door Opened tells the authentic stories of twelve men who have experienced treatment and recovery from co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. Co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders are brain diseases that affect individuals, families, and communities regardless of socio-economic status, ethnicity, or upbringing. There is no magic bullet for these chronic illnesses, but there are effective treatments through which recovery is achieved. Creator and CEO of WestBridge, Mary Ryan Woods, RNC, and Katherine Armstrong interviewed current and past participants of WestBridge, a dual diagnosis treatment program. Based on their dialogue, each chapter shares the raw memories and candid reflections of one man regarding his journey.

Pain relief after surgery is an important part of the recovery process. Yet, millions of Americans report having used opioid prescription painkillers for nonmedical purposes at least once in their lives. No one disputes that opioid abuse is a problem, but what people may not know is it can start in a post-surgical setting. A New York City Department of Health study (reported in JAMA in June 2013) found that newly prescribed opioids after short-stay surgery are associated with a 44 percent increase in risk of becoming a long-term opioid user within 1 year. In July 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more woman die from prescription medications than from car crashes. The study found that roughly 42 women in the U.S. die each day from prescription drug overdoses, like opioid painkillers such as Oxycontin or Vicodin. Since 1999, the percentage increase in deaths among women was more than 400 percent compared to 265 percent in men.