Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Eliminating Stigma: The First Lady of North Dakota Speaks Out
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A self-described introvert thrust into an extrovert's job as the First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Burgum has clearly found her voice as a leading a...
Precision Treatment: Addiction Medicine Gets Personal
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As science further reveals the neurobiology of addiction, treatment providers are able to tailor increasingly customized care for patients. Listen in ...
What Kids Need to Know about the Grown-Up Problem of Addiction
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Children who experience the trauma of parental addiction tend to blame themselves for what's happening. But caregivers and educators can help kids und...
An Exclusive Interview with Susan Ford Bales: The Story behind the Betty Ford Center
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Photojournalist, author, philanthropist and daughter of Former First Lady Betty Ford, Susan Ford Bales recounts the 1978 family intervention that led ...
A Second Chance at Life: Getting Sober at Age 24
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With her first sip of alcohol as a teen (tasted horrible, felt great), Holly S. discovered something she wasn't even looking for: a ready anesthetic f...
Hope Gets Real: Finding Recovery at Age 22
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tucker R. "crash-landed" into rehab at age 22. It was his fourth try at treatment, and this time, he was ready to do a few things differently. Like ac...
Youth at Risk: A Convergence of Concerning Trends
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For adolescents today, social media can amplify ordinary feelings of inadequacy or loneliness into fatalistic thinking and even an increased vulnerabi...
How Sesame Street Is Helping Kids Hurt by Parental Addiction
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly one in three children in America grow up in homes impacted by addiction—and most have no idea that other kids wake up with the same worries e...
Why Medical Students Need to Learn about Addiction
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While addiction is recognized as America's No. 1 public health problem, very few medical schools require or even offer education on substance use diso...
Addiction Recovery Tools, Technology and Apps
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Research reveals more every day about the complexities of addiction recovery, including the importance of sober support and relapse prevention strateg...
Overcoming Addiction: Why It's Different for Women
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women are far less likely than men to access treatment for addiction, and women who do seek care are far more medically compromised by the time they e...
Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The correlation between trauma and substance use disorders is off the charts. And it's a combination that complicates the addiction treatment and reco...
Finding the Right Treatment Program
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Treatment for alcohol and other drug addiction comes in many different varieties. So what are your best options when you or your loved one need help? ...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Addiction
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging evidence shows a strong correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and mental health issues—especially addiction—in adultho...
Preventing Burnout in Health Care
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Job stress and emotional exhaustion among physicians, nurses, therapists, addiction counselors and other health care providers pose a major threat to ...
Is It Time for an Intervention?
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who's watched as alcohol or other drugs take over a family member's life understands the dilemma: would an intervention help to turn things aro...
Wealth, Fame and Power(lessness): The Secret to Purposeful Living
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with celebrated psychotherapist for the rich and famous, Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, about his book, Fragile Power:...
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When is a drinking problem actually addiction? What are the physical and psychological symptoms of alcohol dependence? Can genetics or family history ...
Reimagining Life after Addiction
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with three young adults about the process of rebuilding their lives after struggling with the disease of add...
How Indie-Rocker Johnny Solomon Got Clean and Sober
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Johnny Solomon opens up with host William C. Moyers about the mix of self-doubt, addiction and undiagnosed bipolar disorde...
This Is What Long-Term Recovery Feels Like
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as three people in long-term recovery from addiction talk with host William C. Moyers about reclaiming their lives from alcohol and other dr...
Making Inroads against Addiction through Professional Education
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unique programs at Hazelden Betty Ford treatment centers bring medical students, physicians, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers and other prof...
How and When Outpatient Rehab Works Best
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why outpatient addiction treatment has become an increasingly viable option, especially for people with opioid use disorder. Recovery expert and...
What's the Difference between Sobriety and Recovery?
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Joseph Skrajewski, Wall-Streeter-turned-addiction-educator, talks with host William C. Moyers about the difference between being sober an...
Alcoholism: A Doctor Discusses Alcohol Withdrawal, Detox and Treatment
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is alcohol withdrawal so dangerous? How long does alcohol detox take? What's involved in treatment for alcoholism? Listen in as host William C. Mo...
Why Is Meth So Addictive?
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get the facts about methamphetamine, the powerfully addictive street drug made from combinations of unspecified dangerous chemicals. Methamphetamine i...
When a Child Grows Up with Addiction
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction to alcohol or other drugs takes a heavy toll on families, including the loving relationship between a parent and young child. Children's cou...
Health Risks of Marijuana Use
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While the long-term public health impact of marijuana legalization is yet to be determined, many experts agree that marijuana use is risky for some pe...
Shedding the Shame and Blame: A Mom's Story of Love for Her Addicted Child and Her Healing Journey
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Sandy Swenson—author, advocate and mom of an addicted child—shares her story and lived experiences with host William C. Moyers. Sandy...
Quality Standards in Addiction Treatment
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As anyone who has searched for addiction treatment knows, there's no shortage of options, approaches and specialty programs available. What's missing ...
Addiction Recovery and Support for Families
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where to find help if your family is faced with addiction. Just as the alcoholic or addict needs help to get well, families need support to heal...
Addiction and Your Spirit: Recovering Hope
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction is defined as a disease of the body, mind and spirit, but the spiritual aspects of recovery often take a backseat to treating the physical a...
How Addiction Affects Your Body and Mind
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how addiction to alcohol or other drugs hijacks the brain and why people in active addiction continue drinking or using substances despite devas...
What's the Harm in Vaping?
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping nicotine rather than smoking the drug is widely promoted as a safe way to wean off cigarettes, but the popular practice is exposing a new gener...
Family Roles When Addiction Takes Hold
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the best of intentions, families can fall into unhealthy roles when attempting to cope with a loved one's alcohol or drug addiction. Enabling, de...
Cross Addiction: Substance Use Disorders and Compulsive Behaviors
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two different types of activities—substance use and compulsive behavior—increase dopamine output, producing a "feel good" sensation that can trigg...
Addiction and Recovery for Older Adults
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
America's older generations are increasingly at risk of developing substance use disorders. Listen in as Brenda Iliff, executive director of the Hazel...
Mobilizing Against Addiction: Local Efforts Address the Opioid Crisis
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most promising approaches to the nation's opioid epidemic are being forged in courthouses, correctional institutions, hospital emergency r...
Opioid Rehab: A Nurse's Story of Addiction, Truth and Healing
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Linda P. was prescribed Percocet to relieve her debilitating migraine headaches, the powerful opioid drug quickly became her go-to remedy for all...
Rehab Evolution: Following the Science to Help More People
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While a "cure" for alcohol and drug addiction remains elusive, clinicians are getting closer to understanding how to help more people successfully rec...
Getting Sober and Staying Sober: How to Make Recovery Stick
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist Michael Tkach, director of recovery management for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, joins host William C. Moyers to discuss the latest...
Overcoming Opioids: How Josh C. Got His Life Back from Heroin
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A car accident left Josh C. paralyzed at age 18, crushing his plans to play college football along with his sense of self and purpose. Listen in as Jo...
Addiction Prevention: What's a Parent to Do?
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist and author Joseph Lee, MD, medical director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's Youth Continuum, joins host William C. Moyers to disc...
Teens, Technology and Overuse, Part 1
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The faster, smarter, more mobile technologies used by teens are changing so rapidly that the impact on adolescent development isn't fully understood. ...
Teens, Technology and Overuse, Part 2
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers are beginning to identify how the use of smartphones, computers and other technology changes the way the adolescent brain develops—espec...
Combining What Works: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of the nation's opioid addiction epidemic, advancements in treatment that combine evidence-based psychotherapies along with use of certai...
Consumer Beware: Not All Addiction Treatment Is the Same
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From insurance fraud to deceptive marketing to patient brokering, the largely unregulated field of addiction treatment is rife with unscrupulous and u...
Women, Alcohol and Addiction
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of women in the U.S. engage in drinking behavior that poses a substantial risk to their health and well-being, particularly young women in th...
Addiction Treatment Outcomes
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing addiction treatment success rates across different care providers and approaches might seem like an apples-to-apples assessment, but it's no...
Opioid Addiction and Treatment
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why are opioids so addictive? What makes opioid drugs so lethal? Is rehab effective for opioid addiction? From the frontlines of the nation's opioid e...