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The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Diving into the 4th Step with Lynn Carter Smith"We took a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves" is what Step 4 suggests in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In the 12x12 it suggests that we go against our better instincts which brings us misdirection creating emotional, physical and mental liabilities, which is true. No human being is exempt, no matter how good, from these troubles. These powerful desires for sex, material and emotional security in trying to find our place in society has surrcumbed us to a place of warped and deformed minds and those of little faith will have trouble finding contentment in a healthy way...2015-07-2512 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Introducing: The Addictions Academy with Cali Estes and Kevin CoughlinThe Addictions Academy is endorsed by drug and alcohol treatment centers (that asked us to certify and train their staff), National Approved education Provider through NAADAC (that approved our training for Continuing Education Hours), private individuals that have taken our classes (and enriched their practice), and clients that have tried our programs (and are still sober). Our founder, Cali Estes has over 18 years in the addiction and therapy industry (www.theaddictionscoach.com) and has been featured on NBC Universal News, HBO, CNBC, CBS, MSN Money, LA Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, San Jose Mercury, Max Sports and Fitness etc. for her unique...2015-07-1100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Introducing: The Addictions Academy with Cali Estes and Kevin CoughlinThe Addictions Academy is endorsed by drug and alcohol treatment centers (that asked us to certify and train their staff), National Approved education Provider through NAADAC (that approved our training for Continuing Education Hours), private individuals that have taken our classes (and enriched their practice), and clients that have tried our programs (and are still sober). Our founder, Cali Estes has over 18 years in the addiction and therapy industry (www.theaddictionscoach.com) and has been featured on NBC Universal News, HBO, CNBC, CBS, MSN Money, LA Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, San Jose Mercury, Max Sports and Fitness etc. for her unique...2015-07-111h 15
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Foster Care ~ A Trapped Door Endangering ChildrenFor tens of thousands of endangered children, foster care has become a trap door rather than the safety net they need to help them succeed. In particular, federal financing policies have favored foster care over other child welfare approaches, leading states to overuse foster care to the detriment of children who could be adopted or whose families could be rehabilitated. Congress should give states more flexibility in how they can use federal funding and stop providing foster care funding on a per capita basis, which promotes this dependence. States should refocus on achieving the best outcomes for children. Among other...2015-06-2700 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Foster Care ~ A Trapped Door Endangering ChildrenFor tens of thousands of endangered children, foster care has become a trap door rather than the safety net they need to help them succeed. In particular, federal financing policies have favored foster care over other child welfare approaches, leading states to overuse foster care to the detriment of children who could be adopted or whose families could be rehabilitated. Congress should give states more flexibility in how they can use federal funding and stop providing foster care funding on a per capita basis, which promotes this dependence. States should refocus on achieving the best outcomes for children. Among other...2015-06-271h 43
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Introducing LEAP ORG ~ Youth Program ~ A Great SuccessLEAPING FOR SUCCESS THROUGH FAITH, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH!
LEAP, which stands for Leadership, Enlightenment, Achievement, and Perseverance, also teaches its members about Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth. Our positive youth development program views young people as “resources” who have much to offer rather than as “problems” that need to be treated or fixed. Our vision is to implement sustainable programs that equip and empower youth with the knowledge and resources they need to improve their decision making to lead healthy, productive lives. Richard Reason Garrett is Executive Director of LEAP ORG out of Clarksville, Tn. a Non-profit Organization and is also my Speci...2015-06-1300 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Introducing LEAP ORG ~ Youth Program ~ A Great SuccessLEAPING FOR SUCCESS THROUGH FAITH, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH!
LEAP, which stands for Leadership, Enlightenment, Achievement, and Perseverance, also teaches its members about Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth. Our positive youth development program views young people as “resources” who have much to offer rather than as “problems” that need to be treated or fixed. Our vision is to implement sustainable programs that equip and empower youth with the knowledge and resources they need to improve their decision making to lead healthy, productive lives. Richard Reason Garrett is Executive Director of LEAP ORG out of Clarksville, Tn. a Non-profit Organization and is also my Speci...2015-06-1355 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Is There Power In the Steps or do the Steps Show Us Our Need For a Power?Step One: "We admitted "WE" were powerless over alcohol (addiction) - that our lives had become unmanagable." Who cares to admit complete defeat? Admission of powerlessness is the first step in liberation. Relation of humility to sobriety. Mental obession plus physical allergy, and spiritual malady. Why must every A.A. hit bottom? We know that little good can come to any alcoholic who joins A.A. unless he has first accepted his alcoholism (addiction) and all its consequences. Until he so humbles himself, his sobriety - if any - will be null and void. Of real happiness he will find...2015-03-281h 49
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Alcoholism/Drug Addiction: Is it a Brain Disease?The DSM-5, which is the Diagnostic of Statistical Manual that Health Professionals use to diagnose patients with mental disorders, including addictions, and let me mention all of man kinds addictions fall into this category, from coffee, to tobacco, to alcohol and any kind of drug named that can prove a psychoactive result within that substance. If it changes the way you feel, it names it. It explains the activation of the brains rewards system and how it is the central point of creating problematic situations in an individuals life, that the feeling created by such use from alcohol or drugs...2015-03-211h 33
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)"This is Your Chance" Helping Teens say NO to Alcohol/SubstancesThis is an early using intervention, educational program for adolescents, teens and young adults. It's a collaborative community effort that includes school administrators, the juvenile justice system, courts, the police, and mental health professionals. I have named it "This is Your Chance" Grades 6-12th are eligible to participate and it will be used as a diversion from the juvenile justice system or in lieu of school suspension. Parents must attend family nights and booster sessions. It will be a two-week program and it will be referral based. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of progress. It...2015-03-141h 06
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Sabotaging Our Best Times...Just Like an Addict.Do you ever get that feeling that things are just going way too good and you find yourself questioning why? Man, things are running so smoothly, I'm not use to this, what is going on? There has to be something the husband/wife is up to. I know if I just start asking enough questions or digging around long enough I'll find the problem because nothing ever goes this smoothly and I'm not comfortable with it! Well, that is pure insanity talking, and when we are looking for drama to sabotage something that is perfectly sane, perfectly in order, then...2015-02-211h 14
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)My Harrowing Story will be Told: Rita Badalon HodgesHello fans, followers and listeners to come! For the first time I will tell my story live right here on The Serenity Show Friday night Feb 6th at 9pm CT on how I battled alcoholism/drug addiction, incest, gang rape, three marriages, the death of my parents and husband, homelessness, school and jail into finding the greatness of a loving God and recovery and all I have today. Please join me as I get vulernable and share this harrowing story with my listeners in hopes of helping others. Also we will be raising donations for the "Second Chance" early onset...2015-02-071h 35
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Empowering the Professionals to Esteem the Young Ones!This message is from my special guest speakers Diedra Bibbs web page "It's a New Thing Inc" and this will be the topic of our show Friday Nite ~
Over the past 20 years there have been many efforts to reduce the high school dropout rate, reduce the turnover rate in social professions and corrections, increase employee morale, motivate managers, empower teachers and persuade Pastors to leave the confines of the church to reach the lost. Many of the efforts have failed.Â
It's A New Thing Inc. is the answer to "who encourages those that have the responsibility to encourage others and wh...2015-01-241h 37
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)She's Changing lives one Book at a Time ~ Meet 13 year old Nkiyasi HelmDid you ever keep a diary when you were young? Maybe a journel to write your daily events? Or your mind was just filled with so many thoughts that you had to start writing about it to see if you can make any sense of it, and before you know it you have created your own story? We all have a creative side to us which evuavle to having many talents.
My special guest speaker is named Nkiyasi Helm. She is a 13 years old author, illustrator, public speaker and Junior Board Memeber and CEO of Writtenbykids.com and catalog. Lansing, M...2014-10-1100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Me, Myself, and My Audience! Lets kick Clinical Depressions Ass!Hello everyone! It's been a real battle for me this past month. I don't have a script. I wasn't even planning a show, but I feel it's important to carry on for my listeners and followers a like to let others know what I have been tackling in case there are others going through the same things. Please join me as we share together and tackle clinical depression and get to the other side of it all. www.blogtalkradio.com/ritahodges or call in live at 646-929-0421 and please let me hear your struggles and stories of how you...2014-10-0400 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Does Mandated Recovery Work? If not, how come?When it comes to treatment for drug addiction, it might seem counterproductive to attempt to force someone to go to rehab. In fact, in some cases this can lead to further complication of the issue as an addict may retreat and isolate if they feel threatened or coerced. However, because of the high association between substance abuse and crime, many drug users and alcoholics find themselves the focus of criminal court cases. Judges may require that a convicted drug offender attend a substance abuse rehab program, as part of their sentencing. Unfortunately, experts in the field of addiction disagree about...2014-09-1300 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Part 2 ~ inner Greatness ~ #nothingbutpositiveenergyHello my audience! There was soo much positive imput I couldn't get to on Friday nites show due to running out of time, so I am doing a part 2 to share in the positive health actions we need to take for our new beginning, what inspires greatness within, and also a few exercises on finding greatness within and recognizing assumptions. These are very important issues that need to be addressed to start our new beginning. Make sure you listen to both Friday's show and today's show. Get excited to your new found beginning and positive outlook on life and making...2014-09-0600 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)How to Tap into your inner GreatnessHello my special audience!! The other part of my title that we will be discussing is how we can control the illnessess instead of them controlling us. Notice how I said "the" illnesses instead of "our" or "mine" or "yours." It is very important how we address them or try to claim them in our lives today. Everyone has greatness within and we are going to uncover the underlying causes of why people can't seem to see the greatness they have within them. We are going to talk about what your dreams were when you were little in what you...2014-09-0600 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Addressing our Nations Despair with our Youth and Homelessness: Bringing it HomeIt’s not always easy to identify youth on the streets through typical counts of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. Homeless youth are less likely to spend time in the same places as homeless people who are in an older age range. They are often less willing to disclose that they’re experiencing homelessness or may not even identify as homeless. They also may work harder to try to blend in with peers who aren’t homeless. For the first time in 2013, the Department of Housing and Urban Development called for communities to conduct a youth-inclusive count that would include unaccompanied homeles...2014-08-2300 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Dr. Jekell and Mr. Hyde; Dealing with Mental IllnessHello my audience. My special guest speaker Vik Moore and I are covering the depths of Mental Illness. Central to the field of abnormal psychology are questions about what causes people to experience mental distress and/or to behave maladaptively. If we knew the causes for given disorders, we might be able to prevent conditions that lead to them and perhaps reverse those that maintain them. We could also classify and diagnose disorders better if we clearly understood their causes rather than relying on clusters of symptoms, as we usually do now. Although understanding the causes of abnormal behavior is...2014-08-0900 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)The Trauma of it All, When it Becomes Overwhelming!If you have experienced some sort of traumatic incident in your life, whether it be the loss of a loved one, domestic violence, sexual abuse, natural disasters even.l.Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world.Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and alone can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm. It’s not the objective facts that determine whether an event is traumatic, but...2014-07-1900 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Date Rape Two: The Hush, Hush Date, Shhh...cont...Hello my followers, audience and listeners a like. I felt there was some new information that needed to be continued about my story that occurred today and thought it could be vital to others. Please listen to this part after you listen to Date Rape Friday.2014-07-1300 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Date Rape, The Hush, Hush Date, Shhh...Date rape and acquaintance rape are forms of sexual assault involving coercive sexual activities perpetrated by an acquaintance of the rape survivor. The perpetrator is almost always a man, and though both men and women can be raped, women are most often the targets of this violence. It is difficult, because of a lack of research on the subject and the tendency for rape survivors not to report attacks, to come up with precise statistics on male survivors. Date and acquaintance rape can happen to or be perpetrated by anyone. Incidences are very high: they comprise from 80-85% percent of a...2014-07-1200 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Pain Pills to Heroin: The New Epedmic and people are dying, are you next?The United States is in the grips of one of the worst heroin epidemics in its history, due in part to a flood of cheap doses of the drug, which can be had for as little as $4 apiece, ordered on dark corners of the Web and delivered to your front door in the suburbs. In some regions, heroin is deemed "highly available" by local police in more than three times the number of communities. There are socceer mom's that are addicted.Heroin use among teenagers is increasing at an alarming rate as experts say the drug, long considered to be...2014-06-2100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Teen Dating and Break up Violence, Should we Break Up?Young adult relationships that turn violent is a big problem, affecting youth in every community across the nation.
Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence.One in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual...2014-06-0700 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Is it Normal or Abnormal Behavior? some mention on AutismThere is not one scientist or researcher that can come up with one solid definition for what is abnormal, however flawed or problematic to be proven in some way. Now, researchers have been able to connect conditions or maladaptive behaviors to being abnormal but there just isn’t one single behavior that makes someone abnormal. Let’s take note that abnormal behavior is a social judgment. These judgments are based on the values and expectations from society as a whole. Though society is always shifting and changing throughout the decades deciding what may have been abnormal. Two decades ago, such as p...2014-05-3100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Mom and Dad, I want to Date!! What and When is too Young?Has your young child or young adolescent come to you saying they want to date or they like someone? How young is too young? Dr. Phil says that teenagers, especially younger pre-teens, don't need to have boyfriends and girlfriends. Still, he knows that young relationships do form. He has advice for parents that I will share in my show. How well do you know your teen and what's going on in their lives? You may have an open dialogue with your child, but are you discussing the tough topics: sex, drugs and drinking? And how about when abuse starts in...2014-04-1200 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)I Think my Teen is Under the Influence~Know the SignsDo you think your young one is smoking, drinking or using drugs? Are you seeing changing in their behaviors on how they act towards you or others? Are their grades changing or their friends? If these are some of the signs you might be seeing, then we should be concerned with what is going on in their lives. In 2010, 55.3 percent of current drinkers aged 12 to 20 reported that their last use of alcohol in the past month occurred in someone else's home, and 29.9 percent reported that it had occurred in their own home. About one third (30.6 percent) paid for the alcohol t...2014-04-0500 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Mental Illness and the Stigma of it AllWhen it comes to medical assistance, public attention and resources, mental illness has been put on the back shelf around the globe for centuries now. How mental illness has been perceived and dis [AB1] shuffled, and what has kept it from getting its past due recognition, is stemmed from a long list of factors. Some such as ignorance, isolation, discrimination, and prejudice; has have negatively impacted the labeling theory, which is attributed and linked to stigma associated with mental disorders; and such stigma can be eliminated, if we can all recognize that the mentally ill can be productive members of soc...2014-03-0100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)The Horrific Loss of Phillip Seymor Hoffman - Way Too SoonThe Serenity Show will do a show in honor of Phillip Seymor Hoffman and a good friend of mine whose son took his own life due to this disease of addiction. This disease means business and its taking peoples lives that we care about and love deeply. Join me and my special guest speaker Dr. Judie Brierly, a specialist in hypnotherapy and psychology as we tackle this disease head on and present solutions to a healthier way of living for you and loved ones. My show will air this Friday nite Feb 14th at 7pm CT as we discuss hope...2014-02-1500 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Resocialization - Starting Over Brand New for a Healthier Way of LivingFrom my own personal experience, resocialization is like an extreme transformation. There is one thing in life that is for sure and that is change. With resocialization, there is only one thing you have to change and that is everything! A change in what you do and who you do it with. You and your family may be experiencing drug addiction or alcholism and your loved one just got home from treatment. Whether it be voluntary or involuntary, it's time to change people, places, things and situations in your life, starting with self, and others may be doing it for you...2014-02-0100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)OMG! The Dreaded Midlife Crisis, Getting Old and Grieving Loss...Is Midlife Crisis something everyone faces or is it a myth? Have you experienced a Midlife crisis yourself or fear of getting old? Have you or a loved one experienced a loss and are having trouble grieving or in fear of losing someone and fear of facing the loss? Americans aren't known to speak aloud about midlife changes let alone death. Many may see you trying to get back to business as usual when your still dying on the inside because they may think its just time to move on. You may be masking the pain through depression, alcohol or...2014-01-2500 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Getting in Touch With Your Greatness! Reach for the Stars!Have you had a difficult time in your life where everything seems to just go wrong. Have you battled with drug abuse or alcoholism or both to escape from lifes problems. Have you been told that you'd amount to nothing? Has everyone turned their back on you? Well, I'm here to share that there's hope for you. I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. Meet my special guest speaker Wendy Komac from Wendy Woman who is here to help me share about how we can tap into our greatness! Yes our greatness, that is buried deep within under...2014-01-1100 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Binge Drinking and the dangers of it AllWhy do many still ask, “Is alcoholism a disease or still of moral stigma? It’s not how much or how little you drink that proves alcoholism, it’s what happens to you when you do drink; social stigma has plagued the alcoholic through the years with moral judgment due to people being uneducated about the disease. The American survey done in 2010 states that 51.8% of Americans were current drinkers of the beverage alcohol. That is 131.3 million people. Youth aged 12-17 were at 13.6% for binge drinking and heavy drinking for young adults was at 40.6%. Binge drinking is 5 or more glasses in one set...2014-01-0300 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Teens andCigarettes, Just say No!. "Ways to Quit"Cigarettes smoking among teens is a part of drug abuse. Fact.
Teens start smoking because of various reasons as below:
One or both parents smoke.
People they admire smoke.
Teens find acceptance by peers if they smoke too. Peer pressure
Advertising on smoking works on teenagers and adults.
Teens feel that they can stop at anytime. So why not try it?
It helps the teen lose weight, reduce stress, etc.
The dangers of smoking is so great, but because the government get a lot of tax money from tobacco and cigarettes manufacturers, they are less hesitant to ban it totally...2013-12-2000 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Teen Bullying: Cyberbullying under attack...New bullying statistics released in 2010 are showing that bullying is still a problem among children and teens, but is taking on a different approach with cyberbullying becoming more and more rampant in school and after school among teens and children. Social networking has provided an entirely new environment for bullying to take place. According to bullying statistics 2010, there are about 2.7 million students being bullied each year by about 2.1 students taking on the roll of the bully.
Bullying statistics 2010:
New bullying statistics for 2010 revealed about one in seven students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade is either a bully or has b...2013-12-1300 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)"Dangers on Internet Dating " Also ~ Plus 10 Tips to a Healthy Relationship...Ladies and Gentlemen alike. Are you on a dating site? They are the most sought after sites in America when it comes to putting two people together. Now that you've met someone online, the question is, "Is it true love or is it for money?" U.S. citizens should be aware of individuals they meet on internet dating websites who feign friendship, profess romantic interest, and/or express marriage intentions over the internet. Scammers commonly claim to be U.S. citizens who are engaged in international business, requiring them to frequently travel overseas. In fact, these individuals are not U.S...2013-12-0600 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Adolescents and the Justice SystemHello friends and followers alike!! Adolescents and the Justice System had such bad technical difficulties that I'm re-airing it for all those listeners that plugged in, and now you'll have an opportunity at hearing a very important message about our adolescents that are in trouble with the system. How non violent offenders are ending up with violent offenders only to end up worse than when they went in. But it starts at home folks. We have to step up in giving healthy discipline, guidance, and structure so our children don't end up in the system to begin with, and this m...2013-11-2900 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Mental Illness Takes on the Criminal Justice SystemThe statistics are high when it comes to individuals with mental illness that come in contact with the criminal justice system. With the inmate count at over 400,000 in our jails and state prisons and another 800,000 on probation and parole (U.S. Department of Justice, 2009). The outcome is usually a tragic one. Showing that traditional courts are an ineffective use of law enforcement, courts, tax payer’s money; failure in linking the mentally ill to effective treatment; and the lack of improvement to the public’s safety.
With the percentage at 16.9% (men at 14.5% and women at 31%) most of these individuals suffer with severe...2013-11-2200 min
The Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)"Teen Pregnancy, How Did This Happen?"So many young adolescents I'm sure ask this question, "How did this happen?", we were so careful! The question should be, "Why are our teens having sex to begin with at such an early age for them to be put into this situation. They are babies having babies. Let us talk about this once again delicate but serious topic that needs to be addressed at this time in our society for our kids sake. Teens and parents alike, I urge you to listen in. I will be looking for a speaker for my show that is a teen mom. If...2013-11-0800 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)"Once Lost But We Survived" Incest and Rape Survivors...Have you or a loved one be traumatized by the devastation of sexual abuse? Is your child a victim of this sensless crime? We'll take a look into this delicate but most important issue, sexual abuse, by taking a look at statistics, therapy options, and ways to cope as we move along into life. You are not alone and there are people who care and want to help. If you know someone that needs attention in this area, you can contact: 1-800-656-HOPE, which is the National Hotline. Please join in and become educated in helping those in need o...2013-11-0100 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)"Alcoholism, is it a Disease or Still of Moral Stigma?"It is safe to say that it has been controversial for over 200 years on whether alcoholism is based on a disease theory or of bad moral judgement. Lets have a discussion about the research I have found on this serious and most important issue that effects millions of people today. Alcohol is contributed to the top three leading causes of deaths in the United States with them being domestic violence, homicides, and suicides. We need to educate our young ones, however, our adults need to the facts in order to educate them. Listen in for a lesson. I'll be glad...2013-10-2700 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Adolescents and our Justice SystemThe young boy was 10 years old and he stabbed a classmate. It was unknown what he used. He was placed in a holding tank waiting for his mother's arrival. But she was afraid to ask to get off early to tend to her child in fear of being fired. There is something very wrong with this picture.
Non-violent offenders are being put in with violent offenders only to pick up on their behavior while waiting for their orders to be placed elsewhere. This is creating more violent crimes instead of resolving any issues at hand when they are let out...2013-10-0500 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)Breaking Free From AddictionHello everyone, this is Rita Hodges with the Serenity Show and last week my show was not heard due to technical difficulties so I am re-airing it this Friday, Sept. 27th at 7:00pm CT primetime. We will be talking about how alcohol is the leading contributor to the top three deaths from the ages of 12-20 which are automobile crashes, homicides, and suicides. This is startling to know and so are the statistics of how many of our adolescents are consuming alcohol and drugs, and folks, many of them get it right out of their own home. I will also s...2013-09-2800 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)test runtest run2013-09-2700 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)breaking free from addiction test runHi folks, Rita Hodges here again trying really hard to get this show on the air. Doing a test run if you would like to join in which would help to see if I have sound because I would like you to call in on my line. So come join the show and support me so we can go live tonite!!!2013-09-2700 minThe Serenity Show: Prevention and Intervention (Logo Copyrighted, 2014)The Serenity Show test runThe Serenity Show with Breaking free from Addiction test show2013-09-2600 min