LISTEN TO ALL PREVIOUS SHOWS:

- Is there a Cure for Alcoholism?
- Children of Addicts: The Innocent Victims
- Intervention: How do I Intervene?
- Pain Med. Abuse: "Suffering is Optional"

- Addiction: A Disease or a Moral Failing? 

 - How Do You End the Cycle of Addiction?  

 - Can Meth Addicts Really Recover?  

 - Hope and Help for Families  

  ASK JOE:  

 - If someone can stop using . . . they "aren't" an addict--correct?

 - What is Methadone? What is Harm Reduction?

- How can I know if my addicted friend or loved one is telling me the truth?

Is it okay for a recovering addict to smoke pot?   

We received a LOT of response to this one. Please add your comments and give us your opinion. 

 How can I tell if someone is an alcoholic or just a heavy user?

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  ARTICLES:

Powerless to Prevent 

PDAP: An Instant Army of Love and Support 

In February 2007, we found out our youngest daughter, age 17, was a meth addict. This was of course a complete shock. We cashed in college funds and sent her to a treatment center, thinking that they would fix her.

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ASK THE ADDICT'S MOM:
 -Are you a "Supermom?" It's time to think about changing

-She just couldn't do it anymore
-Overcoming difficulties living with an addict
-Expectations for our loved one's recovery vs. reality
VISIT THE ADDICT'S MOM WEBSITE

 Wife of an Alcoholic. An Amazing Woman; an Amazing Story 

This story below was sent to us at Changing Lives. We share this candid and powerful account of one woman's struggle and ultimate healing (with the author's permission) with hope that it will provide inspiration to others who may be experiencing some of the same struggles.  

A Recovering Addict's taste of Tough Love! (for the loved ones of the addict) 

Please take the time to read all the way to the end. . . and also to forward to someone who needs a bit of encouragement and strength to continue with Tough Love.  

  Please visit our Changing LIves Facebook Page and "like" us to have access to multiple daily updates of "hand-picked" addiction recovery news and information. (click here)  

RECOVERY RESOURCES:    

Drug Addiction Help Recovery Resources for Friends, Families and Employers   

OUR MOST POPULAR:   

-Detachment. How Can I?
-Siblings: The Forgotten Ones

 
MORE "ASK JOE":

-When an adult child recognizes a problem with alcohol.  

-Son needs $75 for drug dealer or he'll be "killed for sure." 

-I'm not able to deal with my live-in fiance's need to get drunk every night. 

-What if they just CAN'T quit?