An Overview of Addictions

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Season 1 Episode 01

Discover how addictions effect the body - physically, emotionally & spiritually. In his own words, Keith shares how peer pressure contributed to his addictions early in life.

Episodes

01 - An Overview of Addictions

Discover how addictions effect the body - physically, emotionally & spiritually. In his own words, Keith shares how peer pressure contributed to his addictions early in life.

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02 - Treatment Options for Addictions

Discover how addictions effect the body - physically, emotionally & spiritually. In his own words, Rawly, a former addict, shares how important finding the right treatment can be.

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03 - Enablers

In her own words, Nadine shares how childhood experiences weakened her willpower and ability to say no! Her desire to please and avoid controversy prolonged her husband's addictive habits.

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04 - Journey to Wholeness

A complete journey to holistic healing of mind, body, and soul . In her own words, Karen explains how her hidden addictions were finally overcome as the 12 step process guided her return to God.

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05 - Underage Addiction

In her own words, Lizzie shares what started her multiple addictions and how she began to heal her heart, mind and body. Experts also explain the potential long-term effects of drugs.

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06 - Managing Relapse

Learn positive ways to manage and minimize relapses and get back on the wagon. In his own words, Lonny shares the ups and downs of addiction recovery, including his multiple relapses.

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07 - Preventing Addictive Environments

Learn how certain environments can encourage and perpetuate a cycle of unhealthy behaviours. In his own words, John explains why he thought drugs and alcohol helped him to cope with life.

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08 - Psychoactive Drugs

In his own words, Gerardo shares how he went from being an addict who used everyday for 5 years straight, to being clean and sober. Listen as he shares the key to his recovery from drugs and alcohol.

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09 - Negative Environments for Drug-Endangered Children

The lives of drug endangered children are discussed, and how these early years often impact future choices. In his own words, Juan shares how he survived a bad environment.

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10 - Prescription Drugs

Learn how certain environments can encourage and perpetuate a cycle of unhealthy behaviours. In his own words, John explains why he thought drugs and alcohol helped him to cope with life.

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11 - Tobacco

In this episode, the addictive effects of nicotine are outlined. In her own words, Dee explains how she realized that she was simply puffing her life away and how she quit for good.

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12 - Self-Mutilation and Cutting

Myths about cutters are explained, including the difference between self-mutilation versus a suicide attempt. In her own words, Arazeli shares about her addiction to cutting and drugs

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13 - Gambling

The euphoric high of winning is discussed, along with the effect that losing has on financial, emotional and physical health. In her own words, Cindy tells how her gambling grew out of control.

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14 - Alcoholism in Adults

One drink won't hurt, or will it? Many adults wish they had never taken the first sip. In this episode, the long-term effects of alcohol use and abuse are discussed.

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15 - Underage Alcoholism

Rites of passage to adulthood. Ability to forget problems. These are some of the reasons that prompt underage drinking. Millions of teens start this addictive habit not understanding the consequences

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16 - Supportive Faith Communities

It is essential for healing that faith communities provide support, healing, and comfort, not judgment or condemnation. Today - How to put God's love into action

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17 - Shopaholics

Before long a shopaholic is surrounded by purchases they never really needed. Our experts discuss the addictive behaviour of shopaholics and their need to get more, even when they have enough

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18 - Pornography and Sexual Addictions – Men

Created to express love between husband and wife, sex has been degraded to damage marriages and is a currency for unhealthy behaviours. Experts provide suggestions to establish more positive behaviours

19 - Pornography and Sexual Addictions – Women

20 - CoDependency

This episode discusses co-dependency, its negative effects on families and its role in addiction, as well as looking at behaviours that help form positive relationships

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21 - Anger

Anger can affect one's life, creating distrust and clouding judgment. Its vicious control creeps into all aspects of life. In her own words, Tina explains how childhood anger grew into rage.

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22 - Workaholics

Working long hours is a subtle addiction that creates an imbalance between work, home and God. In her own words, Adrianna shares the negative consequences of working long hours

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23 - Legal Consequences

Seldom is someone not going to be affected by illegal drugs and addictive behaviours. Often the consequences often don't hit home until disaster happens and the legal authorities become involved

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24 - Anorexia, Bulimia

The desire to be thin at all costs is a struggle pressuring many to abandon healthful eating habits. The tell-tale signs of anorexia and bulimia are explained, along with their long-term effects.

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25 - Overeating

In society the 'Super Size Me' mentality is often the norm and there's a thin line between eating just enough and too much. Today Staci explains how food became a childhood consolation for her

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26 - Family Impact

Kerry explains how her addictive behaviours led her family to self-destruct right before her eyes. She explains how these experiences have tested and confirmed her faith in her family and God.

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