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Our guest today, recovering addict and prominent interventionist Joani Gammill has written a new book, Painkillers, Heroin, the Road to Sanity. Here she offers a radically effective approach for those struggling with opiate addiction, sharing sometimes controversial tips that have worked for others who are in long term recovery. Gammill examines the scientific explanations for the low numbers of people sustaining recovery from opiate addiction. Gammill affirms that recovery from opiate addiction is a process, not an event. This guide reveals that although getting well from this disease may not happen in one detox or treatment experience, a healthy, drug free life is possible.

Our guest today, recovering addict and prominent interventionist Joani Gammill has written a new book, Painkillers, Heroin, the Road to Sanity. Here she offers a radically effective approach for those struggling with opiate addiction, sharing sometimes controversial tips that have worked for others who are in long term recovery. Gammill examines the scientific explanations for the low numbers of people sustaining recovery from opiate addiction. Gammill affirms that recovery from opiate addiction is a process, not an event. This guide reveals that although getting well from this disease may not happen in one detox or treatment experience, a healthy, drug free life is possible.

Our guest today, Dr. Michael Groat will talk about attachment style, broadly speaking, and more specifically about treatment completion among psychiatric inpatients with substance use disorders. Dr. Groat will share findings of a study he was part of that was published in The American Journal on Addictions in 2013.

Our guest today, Dr. Michael Groat will talk about attachment style, broadly speaking, and more specifically about treatment completion among psychiatric inpatients with substance use disorders. Dr. Groat will share findings of a study he was part of that was published in The American Journal on Addictions in 2013.

Darlene Lancer is a nationally recognized author, codependency expert, and family therapist who explores the powerful emotion of shame and what can happen if it is not addressed. Darlene provides practical therapeutic advice on how to break deep-rooted patterns and explains the difference between guilt and shame. Lancer’s book, Conquering Shame and Codependency, examines how shame and codependency work together to destroy relationships. Lancer explains the underlying motivations and patterns, shedding new light on the dynamics of codependent relationships. She then outlines eight steps that will help you develop more healthy attitudes about yourself. By working through these steps you will be able to better identify and understand the root source of negative feelings and what course of action to take in order to let them go and free yourself to live your life.

Darlene Lancer is a nationally recognized author, codependency expert, and family therapist who explores the powerful emotion of shame and what can happen if it is not addressed. Darlene provides practical therapeutic advice on how to break deep-rooted patterns and explains the difference between guilt and shame. Lancer’s book, Conquering Shame and Codependency, examines how shame and codependency work together to destroy relationships. Lancer explains the underlying motivations and patterns, shedding new light on the dynamics of codependent relationships. She then outlines eight steps that will help you develop more healthy attitudes about yourself. By working through these steps you will be able to better identify and understand the root source of negative feelings and what course of action to take in order to let them go and free yourself to live your life.

In his new book, Michael Fitzpatrick, a leading historian in the field of alcoholism recovery, shares recorded excerpts of AA’s co-founders Bill W. and Dr. Bob and those who knew them. The book along with an enclosed CD serves as a collection of accounts and reflections that, together, create a portrait of these two visionaries. Excerpts to be shared with listening audience on the program

In his new book, Michael Fitzpatrick, a leading historian in the field of alcoholism recovery, shares recorded excerpts of AA’s co-founders Bill W. and Dr. Bob and those who knew them. The book along with an enclosed CD serves as a collection of accounts and reflections that, together, create a portrait of these two visionaries. Excerpts to be shared with listening audience on the program

Five years after a blossoming career as a commercial deep sea diver in Singapore, Bill MacPhee found himself pacing a psychiatric ward, trapped in a world of illusions, delusions, paranoia and depression. He was 24 years old and diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the help of family, friends, medication and therapy, he began to embrace life again and took an interest in volunteer work and local politics. In 1994 he launched Magpie Media, Inc. and published the first Canadian issue of SZ Magazine to bring hope and information to people affected by schizophrenia. MacPhee will discuss living an active and successful life after a diagnoses of schizophrenia; the role of medication, therapy, family and friends during recovery; why schizophrenia has nothing to do with “split” or “multiple” personalities; “positive” and “negative” symptoms of schizophrenia; and causes, treatment and long-term prognoses of schizophrenia. For more information about schizophrenia, visit www.stopthestigma.ca

Five years after a blossoming career as a commercial deep sea diver in Singapore, Bill MacPhee found himself pacing a psychiatric ward, trapped in a world of illusions, delusions, paranoia and depression. He was 24 years old and diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the help of family, friends, medication and therapy, he began to embrace life again and took an interest in volunteer work and local politics. In 1994 he launched Magpie Media, Inc. and published the first Canadian issue of SZ Magazine to bring hope and information to people affected by schizophrenia. MacPhee will discuss living an active and successful life after a diagnoses of schizophrenia; the role of medication, therapy, family and friends during recovery; why schizophrenia has nothing to do with “split” or “multiple” personalities; “positive” and “negative” symptoms of schizophrenia; and causes, treatment and long-term prognoses of schizophrenia. For more information about schizophrenia, visit www.stopthestigma.ca

Dr. David Ohlms is CenterPointe Hospital's Medical Director for Chemical Dependency Services. He is a psychiatrist who has specialized in addiction disease for 40 years. Dr. Ohlms an internationally recognized expert in the field of addiction, and is perhaps best known for popularizing the concept that alcoholism is a primary disease. Dr. Ohlms earned his certification in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in 1986 and was appointed a Fellow of the Society in 1997. In 2006, he was named a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In 2007 he received the Missourian Award for having pioneered changes in the treatment of addictions in his home state of Missouri.

Dr. David Ohlms is CenterPointe Hospital's Medical Director for Chemical Dependency Services. He is a psychiatrist who has specialized in addiction disease for 40 years. Dr. Ohlms an internationally recognized expert in the field of addiction, and is perhaps best known for popularizing the concept that alcoholism is a primary disease. Dr. Ohlms earned his certification in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in 1986 and was appointed a Fellow of the Society in 1997. In 2006, he was named a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In 2007 he received the Missourian Award for having pioneered changes in the treatment of addictions in his home state of Missouri.

Our guest today, Bill Denehy, joined the New York Mets as a pitcher in 1967. Seemingly “having it all” was sadly still no match for addiction, and a shoulder injury rendered him under the power of drugs to mask his pain. Following his baseball career, jobs he held were punctuated by bouts of anger and substance abuse issues. His personal life suffered; he and his wife eventually divorced and his issues deeply strained his relationship with his daughters. Denehy will share 1) The beginning of his struggles: how rage and addiction issues were intrinsically woven into his life from a young age; 2) His memories of his baseball career cut short by injury; 3) The profound strain his addiction and anger placed on the lives of those most important to him; 4) His road to recovery: what it took to finally ask for help; and 5) The prevalence of over-prescription in baseball and how this led, for him, to the loss of his vision.

Our guest today, Bill Denehy, joined the New York Mets as a pitcher in 1967. Seemingly “having it all” was sadly still no match for addiction, and a shoulder injury rendered him under the power of drugs to mask his pain. Following his baseball career, jobs he held were punctuated by bouts of anger and substance abuse issues. His personal life suffered; he and his wife eventually divorced and his issues deeply strained his relationship with his daughters. Denehy will share 1) The beginning of his struggles: how rage and addiction issues were intrinsically woven into his life from a young age; 2) His memories of his baseball career cut short by injury; 3) The profound strain his addiction and anger placed on the lives of those most important to him; 4) His road to recovery: what it took to finally ask for help; and 5) The prevalence of over-prescription in baseball and how this led, for him, to the loss of his vision.

Join Heather Stang, author of Mindfulness & Grief, to learn how the practice of mindfulness meditation can help you reduce physical, mental, emotional and spiritual suffering while improving your overall health and quality of life. Although it is thousands of years old, Mindfulness is just now being recognized by mainstream medical and mental health professionals for its powerful healing properties. Used in hospitals and clinical settings to reduce symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, addiction, and heart disease, to name a few, mindfulness meditation is easy to learn and can be practiced in the privacy of your own home or in a supportive group. It costs nothing, requires no physical aptitude or a particular belief system or religion. If you can breathe, you can learn to be mindful and benefit from this natural gift.