There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~ Edith Wharton The lessons, experiences, and outcomes associated with my son’s addiction has been a long, difficult journey. Sometimes it seems I cannot take another step, fight another battle, or endure another challenge. Then I realize if […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There was recently a flurry of commentary around two articles discussing the causes for addiction. The article that started this wildfire conversation was “The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think” by Johann Hari. Relying heavily on a 1980 “Rat Park” experiment focused on morphine addictions, Hari presented […]
