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The Transformation Network™IBM Institute for Business Value Study-Salima Lin! Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Setting New Standard-Dr. Joseph Lee!Salima Lin discusses why businesses should look to AI as a catalyst for growth in this challenging time. IBM Institute for Business Value Study: despite challenges, CEO;s double down on AI! CEO respondents say they expect the growth rate of AI investments will more than double over the next two years. Dr. Joseph Lee discusses how the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the nation's largest & leading addiction & mental health provider,m improves the quality of care for patients and families.The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by...2025-06-2528 min
The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio To Thrive By! with Dr. Pat BacciliIBM Institute for Business Value Study-Salima Lin! Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Setting New Standard-Dr. Joseph Lee!Salima Lin discusses why businesses should look to AI as a catalyst for growth in this challenging time. IBM Institute for Business Value Study: despite challenges, CEO;s double down on AI! CEO respondents say they expect the growth rate of AI investments will more than double over the next two years. Dr. Joseph Lee discusses how the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the nation's largest & leading addiction & mental health provider,m improves the quality of care for patients and families.The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by...2025-06-2528 min
The Dr. Pat Show - Talk Radio to Thrive By!IBM Institute for Business Value Study-Salima Lin! Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Setting New Standard-Dr. Joseph Lee!Salima Lin discusses why businesses should look to AI as a catalyst for growth in this challenging time. IBM Institute for Business Value Study: despite challenges, CEO;s double down on AI! CEO respondents say they expect the growth rate of AI investments will more than double over the next two years.
Dr. Joseph Lee discusses how the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the nation's largest & leading addiction & mental health provider,m improves the quality of care for patients and families.The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by...2025-06-2500 min
WCCO Health RadioHazelden Betty Ford Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alta DeRoo and Outreach Manager and Olympic Gold Medalist Carrie BatesIn this week's health hour we touch on addiction, mental health and pressure. The first half hour features Hazelden Betty Ford Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alta DeRoo on Marijuana use and Pandemic mental health. Later, Olympic gold medalist and outreach officer at Hazelden Betty Ford, Carrie Bates, talks about the pressure of athletics.2024-06-2334 min
American Mood SwingsHazelden Betty Ford Foundation- RecoveryThis weeks guest is Jeremiah Gardner - Director Communications & Public Affairs at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. We discuss his recovery journey from Substance Use Disorder/Isolation/Community/ Crises of the spirit/Recovery Capital, the mission of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the many programs one can participate in. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest and most respected Recovery/Treatment program in the United States.2024-03-191h 01
The iHeart SoCal ShowDiscussing The Benefits Of 'Dry January' and Beyond with 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carrie Bates of the Hazelden Betty Ford CenterA lot of folks kick off the new year by doing a ‘DRY JANUARY’, taking a month-long break from alcohol. But, some people may need more than that, MUCH more then that if drugs and or alcohol have truly been causing a lot of problems. Hazelden Betty Ford, known by many as the Betty Ford Center or the Betty Ford Clinic...they are a TOP NOTCH organization that offers inpatient and outpatient LIFE SAVING PROGRAMS all over the country with several clinics here in Southern California. They have a 24-hour HELP LINE 1-855-789-9819 & website with...2024-01-0827 min
Giving Voice to RecoveryRecovery, Music and Advocacy with Jeremiah Gardner, Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationSinger Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards and Jeremiah Gardner, the Director of Communications & Public Affairs at the nonprofit Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation have a conversation about recovery from addiction; music before; during and after recovery; and their mutual admiration of former First Lady and recovery advocate Betty Ford. Jeremiah is a licensed addiction counselor, media and government relations professional, and recovery advocate with a background in journalism, business, and music. Sober since 2006 and grateful for what recovery has meant to his health, relationships, and spirit, he now devotes his career to educating others about the promise of recovery, smashing the stigma...2023-05-3051 min
Recovery Discovery | Sober Positive Workplace | Show Up and Staythe "recovery research triangle" episode (feat. Quyen Ngo PHD of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation)DeAnn and Craig interview a very special guest. Dr. Quyen Ngo is the Executive director of research at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. They cover a lot of ground in 30 minutes: trends in Substance Abuse Disorder research including digital solutions and the vagus nerve and the impact of addiction on the nervous system experimental research of use of psychedelic in substance abuse disorder treatment covid and the expansion of virtual care solutions diversity, equity and inclusion in treatment integration of existing 12 Step program with CBT with other emerging approaches to long term recovery Yes, DeAnn does have a cold and...2023-05-2331 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryCoordinating the Care My Community DeservesChandell Boyd, LADC, joins host Andrew Williams to discuss her work with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, where she's an associate director for the Substance Use Disorders Department. Boyd is also an alumnus of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. And although she dreams of the day when addiction no longer affects her community, she's using her master's to coordinate new patient services and facilitate change in her community and among her people.2023-02-2017 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryA Family’s Multigenerational Story of Hope and RecoveryAddiction passes from one generation to the next. But so too does the hope of recovery. This was the case for Judy and her family: Her mother was the fourth patient to ever receive treatment at the Betty Ford Center. Then Judy, her brother and her son later followed in those healing footsteps, sharing a multigenerational story of hope and recovery. Now she joins host William C. Moyers to discuss how recovery gets passed down, and she answers the question, "What keeps you sober after 37 years?"2023-02-0717 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryAn Inside Look: Training the Next Generation of Addiction CounselorsDr. Kevin Doyle, the President and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, joins host William C. Moyers to talk about the evolution of academia and the changing landscape for addiction counselors. They also discuss the urgent and increasing demand for counselors, and how the Grad School is preparing its graduates to become the next generation of leaders—and a vast network of hope and healing. Tune in to hear this fascinating conversation.2022-06-0818 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHow to Keep Kids Healthy: Honest Conversations and Modern Prevention PlansMuch has changed in the world of prevention since the days of "Just Say No." Now the conversation is nuanced and fact-based, and the methodologies are backed up by data. Kids are given the information, and then they're trusted to make the healthy decision. How else has prevention evolved? How do we empower kids to make the healthy choice? Tune in for this fascinating conversation between Deirdre Flynn, manager of Hazelden Betty Ford's Prevention Solutions, and host William C. Moyers.2022-02-2320 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryChampions for Children: Jerry Moe's Legacy and Alliance with First Lady Betty FordAfter announcing his retirement, Jerry Moe, the national director of the Children's Program, revisits the incredible impact the program has made for countless children and families. He recounts Mrs. Betty Ford's vision and involvement, and her hopeful words to Jerry all those years ago: "This is really important. We have an opportunity to transform people's lives." And indeed they did. Tune in to hear the full story, the lasting legacy Jerry will leave and where the program is headed next.2022-02-0916 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryThe Family Grieving Process: How to Heal and Find Meaning within the MadnessSara Polley, MD, watched her dad struggle with addiction for much of her life, and she had grown to expect bad news. When she learned of his death, some part of her felt relieved—his suffering was finally done, and he had found peace. Now she serves as a medical director for Hazelden Betty Ford, and she speaks with host William C. Moyers about the family grieving process: it's a storm of emotions, but it's also an opportunity to find empathy, meaning and grace.2022-01-2620 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryImproving the Human Condition, and Grace as a Conduit for ChangeDr. Joseph Lee spent his mornings in the inner city of Baltimore providing basic necessities to lower-income students, then he spent his afternoons treating dignitaries and elites. It opened his eyes, and he vowed on the spot to treat every patient equally. Now the CEO and President of Hazelden Betty Ford intends to uplift as many people as possible. Speaking with host William C. Moyers, he revisits those watershed moments, spotlighting the power of a hopeful story to change thousands of lives.2021-10-0616 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryA Support System to Heal the FamilyThe family can recover together. Without a reliable system in place, though, the family will default to negativity, often digging up the past and reliving old memories. That's why expert interventionist Debra Jay co-created Structured Family Recovery, where family members all join the same team to uplift the positive and work toward shared recovery. In this episode, Debra Jay and host William C. Moyers explore the inner workings of the family recovery team and why it works so well.2021-06-0216 min
Boy Problems Podcast49. Sarah with Hazelden Betty FordMeet Sarah Weston, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. She has a long history in working in the addiction space and a special interest in working with young adults, women and families. Sarah shares some insights on how to find a treatment center and what to expect as you navigate seeking recovery for the first time.
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The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate)A Conversation with Leslie Adair, National Executive Director of Mental Health, Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationJoin us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Leslie Adair, the National Executive Director of Mental Health at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundaiton. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Leslie shares her insights into the impacts the pandemic has had on our mental health and how we can move forward from those challenges.Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. 2021-05-2424 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryThe Populated Intersection between Trauma and AddictionIn the expert opinion of Dr. Stephanie Covington, it's unwise to ignore trauma when treating addiction and co-occurring disorders. In fact, a failure to address PTSD will leave a person vulnerable to relapse and re-traumatization. In this episode, host William C. Moyers and Dr. Covington chat about the intersection between trauma and addiction, the high frequency of their combination and the best approaches for treating both.2021-05-1919 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryThe Opportunity and Aftermath of Distanced-LearningThe pandemic has had profound effects on every student and educator, and has demonstrated the inviolable need for close relationships. Angela Jerabek, founder and executive director of the BARR Center, sits down with host William C. Moyers to discuss the greatest strengths, liabilities and lessons for education systems around the country. And, as we reframe our ideas of school and learning, she considers where we should go from here.2021-05-0514 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryCompelling Interventions That Motivate the Entire FamilyBest-selling authors and interventionists Jeff and Debra Jay share their profound wisdom on the process of getting a loved one sober. They sit down with host William C. Moyers to discuss the new edition of their best-selling book, Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention, and share the essential lessons behind its prevailing theme—united against addiction, the family becomes a wonderful resource for lasting change.2021-04-2117 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryBuilding Trust and Recovery within Communities of Color"If we can see good, then goodness will come," believes Peter Hayden, PhD. So he founded a safe, culturally informed treatment center for the Black community that also provides housing, job opportunities and cultural training. Tune in for this brilliant conversation among old friends, as host William C. Moyers and Dr. Hayden investigate the importance of trust between patients and providers, and discuss how to lay the bedrock for healing and recovery within communities of color.2021-04-0713 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryBreakaway to Recovery: NHL Icon Grant Fuhr's StoryEarly in his National Hockey League hall-of-fame career, goalie Grant Fuhr realized his cocaine use had crossed the line. He needed help. But was he ready to face the underlying causes? Listen in as Fuhr talks with host William C. Moyers about the soul-searching work of addiction rehab and what it took to get himself back in the game. "There's nothing easy about asking for help," says the five-time Stanley Cup champ. "But treatment definitely works, and recovery is a phenomenal thing."2021-03-1215 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryLegal Marijuana: Higher Potency Brings Higher RisksAs more states legalize recreational marijuana, the availability of high-potency cannabis products raises the potential for health risks—including addiction. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with Hazelden Betty Ford "addictionologist" Vic Vines, MD, about health implications of high-potency marijuana. Like any addictive substance, marijuana can be used by some people without major consequence. For others, dependence can develop along with mental health issues and cognitive impairment.2021-03-0319 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryParenting in Recovery: Accentuate the PositiveParenting involves navigating a multitude of issues, even when everything's running smoothly for a family. Add a major stressor—like the challenges of early recovery—and it doesn't take much for family interactions to deteriorate. Listen in as family systems research scientist Kate Gliske, PhD, talks with host William C. Moyers about parenting skills that foster positive interactions. Pro tips: Teach through encouragement. Set effective boundaries. Focus on quality connections with your kids.2021-02-1713 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryPerson-Centered Addiction Care for LGBTQ+ PeopleStudies indicate that members of the LGBTQ+ community experience substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders at twice the rate of the general population. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with clinician Princess Drake, PsyD, about related risk factors including historical trauma and the fear of "not being accepted for who you are." Drake discusses the importance of person-centered, culturally competent addiction treatment and inclusive peer recovery support communities.2021-02-0311 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHow Person-First Language Reduces StigmaWords can hurt, and words can heal—especially words used by health care professionals concerning substance use and mental health disorders. Listen in as psychiatrist Stephen Delisi, MD, talks with host William C. Moyers about the power of choosing person-first language to reduce bias, stigma and shame (internalized stigma) around the disease of addiction. Quite literally, the difference between using the term "alcoholic" or "a person with alcohol use disorder" can be life-changing.2021-01-2019 min
River RadioMay 9, 2020 - Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General; Substance Abuse Issues with Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic; Local Real Estate Market; European COVID UpdateHosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about scams related to COVID-19 and other issues (3:15); Steve Delisi, Medical Director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation about substance issues in these times of isolation (26:00); Juli Hagstron, local real estate agent on how COVID-19 has affected the housing market (44:00); and former Marine resident (and Jim and Gayle’s daughter) Casey Maher, now residing in Spain, with an update on pandemic life in Europe (58:30). Also included are updates on news from the community (22:50 and 40:20).RIVER RADIO show page with links mentioned in this pr...2021-01-171h 12
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryEmerging Adults and Mental Health IssuesEven before the stress and isolation of pandemic life, troubling mental health trends started to surface among America's young people. Of all age sectors, emerging adults (ages 15-23) are experiencing the biggest upsurge in symptoms of depression and anxiety. What's going on? How can parents best help? Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with psychologist Tim Portinga, PsyD, about the influence of peers, technology, school and substance use—and the importance of face-to-face family time.2021-01-0615 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryWhat If Your Teen's in Trouble with Drugs?Where have you been? What were you doing? Who were you with? Even though these questions come from a place of love and concern, parents who suspect their teen is drinking or using drugs could actually push their child further away with this approach. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with psychologist Tim Portinga, PsyD, about adolescence, substance use and family issues. The good news? Addiction treatment works for young people, and with time and effort, families can rebuild trust.2020-12-1614 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryTogether, We Will Overcome AddictionIn championing transformational growth, innovation and collaboration, Mark G. Mishek has positioned the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation like no other organization in the world to effectively address the complex challenges of addiction at every turn. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with the widely admired president and CEO about parity, partnerships and public awareness—progress that translates into exponentially more patients, families and communities finding freedom from addiction.2020-12-0213 min
Beyond the BarsHazelden Betty Ford Virtual Family and Children's Programs : Carrie BatesCarrie Bates is the Outreach Manager in Oregon for Hazelden Betty Ford. Her career in the treatment field began in 2013, after her own personal battle with addiction. Prior to that, she spent the better part of her sales and marketing career at Nike, Inc. after her own successful athletic career as a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Carrie got sober in 2012 and has dedicated her life's work to helping others find treatment and recovery. Carrie brings with her a deep passion for recovery, and a strong belief that treatment saves lives. Carrie has held multiple positions within the treatment field including...2020-11-2538 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryRecovery Parity: From Coverage to IntegrationAfter a decades-long struggle, federal legislation now deems addiction treatment an essential health care benefit, mandating insurance coverage on par with other medical conditions. So why do advocates view this as only a first step toward achieving recovery parity? Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with attorney Emily Piper about the biggest challenges and opportunities involved in efforts to fully integrate addiction treatment and recovery support within all aspects of health care.2020-11-1816 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHow's Your Mental Health? Self-Care and Support Resources"How are you?" has never been such a loaded question. From the COVID-19 pandemic to civic and racial strife to the economic downturn, everyone's on stress-overload. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with clinician Princess Drake, PsyD, about practical mental health self-care strategies and helpful professional resources. The takeaway? Pay attention to your mental health needs and reach out if you're struggling: "It’s okay to not be okay," says Drake. "Even therapists need therapists."2020-11-0410 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryWhy Virtual Rehab Is Here to StayWhile the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the expansion of telehealth treatment services, experts predict continual advances and growth in virtual care for substance use disorders. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with clinician Jennifer Nelson, who has been instrumental in Hazelden Betty Ford's rapid escalation of telehealth care. Nelson outlines technical, clinical and logistical measures involved in ensuring patient engagement, safety and confidentiality in the virtual care setting.2020-10-2114 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryA Tour of the Betty Ford Center with Susan Ford BalesSharing poignant memories and historical context at every turn, Susan Ford Bales guides you on this singular walking tour of the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California. The daughter of first lady Betty Ford offers a behind-the-scenes look at the heralded addiction treatment center her mother co-founded in 1982. Listen in as she leads host William C. Moyers along the Center's brick-lined path honoring patients and goes on to point out important milestones of Betty Ford's lifesaving work.2020-10-0712 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHow a Car Accident Sent Her to Prison--and Saved Her LifeBlackout drunk and behind the wheel, Jessica H. caused an accident that sent her first to the hospital and then to a jail holding cell. As a social worker, Jessica knew her drinking was problematic, but she didn't see herself as "an alcoholic"—until, locked up and awaiting release on bail, the truth became inescapable. Listen in as Jessica tells host William C. Moyers why "everything is better" in recovery, so much so that she now devotes her life to helping others find freedom from addiction.2020-09-3019 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryTelehealth: Making Treatment a Virtual Reality for More PeopleAccelerated in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, online addiction treatment and recovery services have rapidly become more widely available. But how effective is virtual addiction care? Are patients showing up and staying connected? Are counselors seeing outcomes comparable to in-person care? Are health insurers covering online programs? Yes, yes and yes. Learn more as host William C. Moyers talks with Hazelden Betty Ford's Bob Poznanovich about promising new telehealth solutions for addiction.2020-09-1620 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryPrecautionary Measures: Providing Addiction Treatment Amid COVID-19In the first chaotic days of the coronavirus pandemic, addiction treatment providers found themselves contending simultaneously with two potentially fatal illnesses: substance use disorders and COVID-19. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with Vic Vines, MD, a regional medical director at Hazelden Betty Ford, about pivots and precautionary measures taken to ensure patient and staff safety—and to keep the doors to lifesaving treatment open amid the pandemic.2020-09-0214 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHealing from Trauma and Addiction: A Conversation with "Blackout Girl"At age 12, Jennifer Storm was raped after drinking beer and passing out. Alcohol and drugs then became Storm's escape route from feelings of fear, shame and anger over the assault. She got sober at age 22 but recovery from sexual violence would be a longer haul. Storm's best-selling memoir, Blackout Girl, serves as a survivor's guide to healing from addiction and trauma. Listen in as she talks with host William C. Moyers about her recovery and how trauma-informed care can help other survivors.2020-08-2623 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryIs It Addiction? Questions to Ask YourselfKnown medically as "substance use disorder," addiction is a complex, chronic disease marked by compulsive alcohol/drug use that leads to actual changes in the brain. In other words, addiction involves more than the misuse of alcohol or other drugs. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with clinician Christopher Yadron about telltale signs of disease progression—physical, behavioral, social and spiritual indicators. His most important takeaway? Addiction is treatable and help is available.2020-08-1918 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryBetty Ford's Healing Legacy: A Conversation with Susan Ford BalesFormer First Lady Betty Ford put a stunning new face on recovery in 1978 when she openly sought treatment for addiction. Four years later, she cofounded the Betty Ford Center to help other women, men and families find recovery. Daughter Susan Ford Bales tells host William C. Moyers about Betty Ford's healing work and advocacy—from providing top-quality patient care to establishing innovative services for children affected by addiction to educating medical students about substance use disorders.2020-08-0518 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryAddiction Treatment: Evolving Care and Closing the Access GapFar too many people who have addiction aren't getting the care they need and deserve. But advances in virtual services, outpatient care, targeted medicines and health care partnerships offer new paths forward in addiction treatment delivery and access. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with Mark Mishek, president of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Learn about telehealth solutions, clinical innovation counselor education and other efforts underway to reach and help more people.2020-07-1513 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryA Nurse's Healing Story: Admitting Her Truth about AddictionNina O. knew all about addiction. As a child, she grew up in a family hurt by substance use. As a nurse, she recognized addiction as a chronic disease. And yet Nina thought she was somehow immune, even as she diverted narcotics from work to sustain her drug dependence. Listen in as Nina tells host William C. Moyers how shame and stigma kept her from admitting her truth and seeking help—and why other health care workers need to know treatment works and recovery is within reach.2020-07-0113 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHelp for Children in Families with AddictionWhen a parent is in active addiction—no matter how they might try to hide the situation—a child can sense that something's wrong. Why is Mom sleeping all the time? Where has Dad gone? Without answers, kids tend to blame themselves for whatever's going on at home, says children's counselor Cynthia Galaviz-Olivas. Listen in as she talks with host William C. Moyers about self-care skills she teaches children who grow up with addiction in the family. Hint: Kids need to let out their feelings.2020-06-1712 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryNew Frontiers in Addiction Medicine: Genetic Research and BiomarkersWhat if a simple blood test indicated the most-effective treatment medication for individuals with alcohol or opioid addiction? "Biomarker" research underway by Mayo Clinic and Hazelden Betty Ford aims to provide that very insight. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with addiction psychiatrist Marvin D. Seppala, MD, about how these scientific investigations at the genetic and cellular level will inform precision treatment for patients and lead to development of new addiction medications.2020-06-0312 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryEliminating Stigma: The First Lady of North Dakota Speaks OutA 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 advocate for addiction recovery. Listen in as Burgum talks with host William C. Moyers about the intersection of her personal recovery experience and her public persona and platform. She explains why she's on a mission to eliminate stigma: every recovery story shared creates a pathway for others to find the help and support they need and deserve.2020-05-2717 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryPrecision Treatment: Addiction Medicine Gets PersonalAs science further reveals the neurobiology of addiction, treatment providers are able to tailor increasingly customized care for patients. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with addiction psychiatrist Marvin D. Seppala, MD, about the most promising advancements in personalized treatment for substance use disorders. Learn how technology, genetics and predictive analytics can be used to help shape an individual's treatment course, from specific medicines to therapeutic approaches.2020-05-1312 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryWhat Kids Need to Know about the Grown-Up Problem of AddictionChildren who experience the trauma of parental addiction tend to blame themselves for what's happening. But caregivers and educators can help kids understand the truth: addiction is an illness that isn't caused by anything a child has done or not done. Listen in as host William C. Moyers asks children's therapist Jerry Moe about his work with Sesame Street in Communities to create developmentally appropriate messaging and resources to help kids everywhere who are impacted by parental addiction.2020-04-2914 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryAn Exclusive Interview with Susan Ford Bales: The Story behind the Betty Ford CenterPhotojournalist, author, philanthropist and daughter of Former First Lady Betty Ford, Susan Ford Bales recounts the 1978 family intervention that led to her mother's treatment for addiction. Listen in as she tells host William C. Moyers the moving story behind the founding of the Betty Ford Center—her family's unconditional love, her mother's extraordinary courage, and the never-give-up legacy of healing and hope exemplified and endowed by Betty Ford.2020-04-0816 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryA Second Chance at Life: Getting Sober at Age 24With 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 for life. Listen in as Holly talks with host William C. Moyers about drinking away her college years while knowing, deep inside, she had a serious problem. Holly describes how her father's death gave her a second chance at life, why asking for help was the hardest part and what it's like when sobriety is your new normal at age 24 (hint: wonderful).2020-04-0112 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHope Gets Real: Finding Recovery at Age 22Tucker 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 actually take suggestions. Listen in as Tucker talks with host William C. Moyers about what it's like to be a young man in recovery from alcohol and heroin addiction. He explains how he's found his people—as part a thriving collegiate recovery program—and why community and connection are so important in building his new, hope-powered life.2020-03-1816 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryYouth at Risk: A Convergence of Concerning TrendsFor adolescents today, social media can amplify ordinary feelings of inadequacy or loneliness into fatalistic thinking and even an increased vulnerability to risky or harmful behaviors. What's a parent to do? Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with psychiatrist Joseph Lee, MD, about the convergence of cultural polarization, family stressors, technology and other influences on the health and well-being of youth, specifically in relation to mental health and substance use.2020-03-0414 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryHow Sesame Street Is Helping Kids Hurt by Parental AddictionNearly 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 every day. Sesame Street's newest Muppet, Karli, is helping millions of kids affected by parental addiction feel a little less alone. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with beloved children's advocate and clinician Jerry Moe, who collaborated on Karli's storyline and other resources to help kids and families heal from the hurt of addiction.2020-02-1914 min
Let's Talk Addiction & RecoveryWhy Medical Students Need to Learn about AddictionWhile addiction is recognized as America's No. 1 public health problem, very few medical schools require or even offer education on substance use disorders. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with three medical students who shadowed clinicians and patients during weeklong educational "residencies" at Hazelden Betty Ford treatment centers. The students share what they learned about the pervasive, complex and treatable disease of addiction—and how to best help future patients and their families.2020-02-0515 min