Addicted To Addicts: Survival 101 Denise Krochta

This week Denise interviews Janice Nargi, a mom of a heroin addict and author of the new e-book, “There is No Hero in Heroin”. Ms Nargi is a nurse by profession who admits that, although trained in the ER to detect addiction, she did not recognize it in her own child. Denise and Ms Nargi […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – There is No Hero In Heroin appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This is the topic of this week’s interview. Dr. Joe Nowinski, co-author of “Almost Alcoholic: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Drinking a Problem?” is my guest today. We will talk about where this “line” is drawn and some resolutions and solutions. What are some of the signs of an “almost alcoholic?” What are the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Are You Almost an Alcoholic? Is Someone You Know Almost an Alcoholic? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s show is about treating drug addiction without other drugs. The guest today is Carolyn Reuben, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to using acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, and other mind-body integration techniques to repair the brains of people with addictive and mental health […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Drugs to Treat Drug Addiction or Not? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Ken and Bob, two men whose experiences living with and loving addicts led them to ask themselves this question. If people reach out for support when dealing with a loved ones addiction, it is usually women, as these men discovered. In their book, We Codependent Men, We Mute Coyotes, the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – What Can We Say About Men and Support? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Denise speaks with Ted McGrath who has a great story to share about where he came from and where he is now. Ted is a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Rize Global and Coaching Leadership Academy. He shows us what it is like to regroup and reinvent. The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – This Week’s Show Is All About Hope and Possibilities appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week my show is dedicated to drug testing and options. I am interviewing Corinne Kligmann, CEO of Mobile Drug Testing, LLC. We discuss who should drug test, when drug testing is necessary, and what drugs can be tested. There are many questions and we try to answer as many as possible with this interview. […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Drug Testing. Is it for you? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Captain Ron Smith, MD, PHD, Senior Psychiatrist, National Naval Medical Center is Denise’s guest this week. The discussion is centered on the families of the military and how to cope with the many issues related to deployment, return home, and PTSD, alcoholism, and addiction. Dr. Smith has been working with the military personnel and their […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Alcoholism, Addiction, and the Military appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Clint Arthur is an author and successful entrepreneur with a story for us. Although he has his own story, we are talking today about a man who he interviewed for his book “100% True Life Story of a Nice Jewish Boy From Los Angeles………..”. I was interested in the thoughts and feelings of the interviewer/writer, […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Possibilities and Hope appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Another perspective, this time from moms and family members of addicts and alcoholics, about drug reform policy and the War on Drugs. Gretchen Bergman is the founder and Executive Director of A New Path, A non-profit advocacy organization of parents, concerned citizens, individuals in recovery, healthcare professionals and community leaders working together to educate the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Moms United to End the War on Drugs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Does embracing a life of sobriety have an effect on your social life? Is it life enhancing or detrimental to social life as you know it? Denise’s son, a 27 year old heroin addict celebrating his 7th year of recovery, shares some insight into these questions. Andy Rothman of Soberlink, Inc. is the first of […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Being Young and Sober appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week is all about resources. It is so important that those of us who have learned from our own experiences share what we know with others. Wouldn’t it be nice if people didn’t have to feel the angst, frustrations, and fears because we learned for them? I know that it is a very rare […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Resources, families helping each other appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Alberta Sequiera is an author and speaker who has lived with alcoholics and has watched them die. Her books, “Someone Stop the Merry Go Round: An Alcoholic Family in Crisis” and “Please God Not Two”, were written to share her experience and bring this to our attention. Her blog continues this conversation.Ms Squiera discusses the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Can Alcoholism Be Deadly? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise talks about what happens to those left behind when a loved one, who has had problems with addiction and brings lots of chaos and drama into the family, suddenly dies. Dr. Kristina Diener, a therapist from Los Angeles, who specializes in trauma, divorce, teens and children, gives her insight into this type […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Whitney Houston Family a Model? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise interviews Ron Gallen about addiction to money, addicts and money, and addicts in recovery and money. Ron Gallen specializes in helping families and individuals sort through their difficulties in relation to money. He is especially adept at getting to the heart of the emotional matters controlling money behavior in families, and has […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Let’s Talk Money! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week the show continues it’s foray into the behavioral addictions with a focus on sex addiction, love addiction, and porn addiction where the above question is addressed. Denise interviews Alexandra Katehakis, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S, Clinical Director for the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, CA. What is the difference between sex addiction and […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Tiger Woods, Anthony Wiener, David Duchovny: Are They Really Sex Addicts? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

More discussion on drug reform policy is in order in light of what has been happening in the news. Judge John Delaney, a member of LEAP, gives his thoughts on drug reform policy from the perspective of a private citizen and from the bench as a judge in Texas. Judge Delaney recommends a book that […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Decriminalizing Drugs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s guest is Anna David. Ms David is the author of the novels Party Girl and Bought as well as editor of the anthology Reality Matters and author of her memoir recently released, Falling For Me. You may have seen her on CNN, NBC, Hannity,Fox News, and as the sex, dating and relationship expert […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Social Life in Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this show we’ve talked about all kinds of relationships of loved ones with addicts. We’ve talked about the love of parents for their addicted children. We’ve talked about the love a husband for an addicted wife or vice versa. We’ve talked about grandparents loving their addicted children but having to raise their grandchildren because […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Growing Up Around Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Writer’s In Treatment Link: http://www.writersintreatment.org/ Many times we hear about addicts and alcoholics being very creative not only in their quest to get their drug no matter what, but also in music, the arts, and writing. This week’s guest, Leonard Buschel, offers a good, hopeful story along with a financial resource for those who are […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Writers In Treatment appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Precious Williams, a woman with a story that will emphasize the fact that there is always hope. Ms Williams is an attorney in New York City and also an entrepreneur who can offer a positive outlook, no matter what. Again, listen, learn, and relax. The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – A Message of Hope appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.