About Dave Cooke

Dave Cooke is a dad on a mission. His mission is to help parents get control of their lives over the powerful, destructive influences of a child's addiction. As the father of a son in a ten year heroin battle, Dave knows all to well the challenges parents and families face. He also knows there is a way to find peace in the chaos. It is his mission to help parents discover their path to a healthier, balanced life even if a child's active addiction is still part of their daily journey.

February 19, 2015

We can all be advocates

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Judge_Jodi_Debbrecht_Switalski.mp3 Today’s guest is a very special advocate for our children and loved ones. Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski, is a district court judge in Michigan.  More importantly, she is clearly leading the way to help change the way addiction is treated in the courts, in our criminal justice system, and in society.  She is a […]

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February 18, 2015

We can all be advocates

Today’s guest is a very special advocate for our children and loved ones. Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski, is a district court judge in Michigan.  More importantly, she is clearly leading the way to help change the way addiction is managed in the courts, in our criminal justice system, and in society.  She is a voice […]

Addiction Conversation Podcast
February 16, 2015

14 years and counting

Sitting at the table that particular night, a beer in my hand as the family went out for an early Valentine’s Day meal, I shared this was going to be my last drink. That was on February 13, 2001. Little did I know or realize the significance of that decision. For my family, it was […]

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February 12, 2015

Answering the Recovery Wake-Up Call

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Jim_Humphreys_Episode_20.mp3 Everyone has that moment in their life when they realize something is wrong and change is required.  Today’s guest had that moment, acknowledged his reality, made a commitment and changed his life.  As we learn in today’s conversation, we don’t realize how serious our problem is until it shows up and gives us a […]

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February 11, 2015

Answering the Recovery Wake-Up Call

Everyone has that moment in their life when they realize something is wrong and change is required. Today’s guest had that moment, acknowledged his reality, made a commitment and changed his life. As we learn in this conversation, we don’t realize how serious our problem is until it shows up and gives us an unsolicited […]

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