Addiction: The Next Step

Ricardo Rivera aporta una poderosa perspectiva dual al tratamiento residencial para las adicciones. Como persona en recuperacion y consejero profesional, Ricardo comparte su extraordinario viaje desde la dependencia de los opioides recetados después de un accidente automovilístico hasta la adicción a las drogas callejeras que le costó todo: su trabajo, negocio y familia. Su transformación de clien...

La adicción al juego acecha como una "enfermedad silenciosa" en nuestras comunidades, a menudo oculta bajo capas de vergüenza, secreto y aceptación cultural. Nuestros invitados expertos, Luis Lavoy de Acacia Network y Albert Aponte de Samaritan-Daytime Village, desentrañan la compleja naturaleza de la adicción al juego (ludopatía) y su dinámica particularmente desafiante dentro de las co...

Únase a nosotros para una conversación esclarecedora con Zoraida Díaz, la apasionada Directora de la Oficina Regional en la Ciudad de Nueva York y Long Island, mientras desentraña el trabajo integral de la Oficina de Servicios y Apoyo a la Adicción (OASAS). Descubra cómo OASAS está revolucionando los servicios de tratamiento y recuperación de adicciones en Nueva York con un enfoque en la prevenció...

¿Qué se necesita para romper el estigma de la adicción en la comunidad latina? Acompáñanos en una conversación reveladora con la doctora Chinazo Cunningham, comisionada de la Oficina de Servicios y Apoyo a las Adicciones del Estado de Nueva York (OASAS), quien nos comparte sus conocimientos vitales sobre el alarmante aumento de sobredosis, especialmente por el fentanilo. Exploramos cómo la falta d...

What if the road to recovery wasn't just about what you give up, but what you gain? This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative power of integrating fitness and recovery, featuring Jonathan Westfall from ROCovery Fitness in Rochester, New York. Discover how ROCovery redefines the healing journey, offering a vibrant community that combines physical activity with recovery support to...

Discover how a personal journey of overcoming addiction led Dr. Felecia Pullen to become a beacon of hope and change within her community. Raised amidst the challenges of a drug-impacted Harlem, Dr. Pullen shares her compelling story of transformation and her mission to spearhead prevention initiatives focused on youth. As our featured guest, she offers an illuminating perspective on how the colle...

Imagine a world where the rhythm of music serves as a lifeline for those battling addiction. Join us as we sit down with Jack Bookbinder and Gene Bowen, the minds behind Road Recovery, a transformative program using the power of music to guide young people toward recovery. Through candid conversations, we uncover their journey from music industry veterans to nonprofit champions, illustrating how t...

A mother's profound experience unfolds as Kristin Smith shares the heart-wrenching journey of her daughter, Summer Smith. This episode offers a deeply personal account of how a bright young girl's life was drastically changed by trauma, leading to early substance use. Kristin's story challenges us to discern the subtle differences between adolescent experimentation and signs of deep...

Explore the complex world of problem gambling with us, where we promise to uncover the hidden nature of this addiction in the age of mobile sports wagering. Join me, Jerry Gretzinger, as I sit down with Stephen McLaughlin from McPike Addiction Treatment Center in Utica, to discuss why gambling often flies under the radar and how treatment strategies are evolving to meet this challenge. Discover ho...

Discover how Chautauqua County is turning the tide on the overdose crisis with remarkable success. Join me, Jerry Gretzinger, as I sit down with Steve Kilburn, the dedicated Substance Use and Addiction Services Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Health Department. This episode promises insights into the powerful impact of naloxone distribution, which has led to a dramatic drop in overdose fatal...

What happens when a life marked by incarceration and addiction finds hope through the power of peer support? Rudy Fernandez's story is a testament to resilience and transformation, as he reveals his journey from early exposure to marijuana to heroin use in prison. Raised in the Dominican Republic after being born in the U.S., Rudy shares how gang affiliations and substances filled a void left...

Could a single win at a casino change the course of your life? Scott Meyer joins us to recount his emotional journey from casual gambling with friends and family to an all-consuming addiction that started with a jackpot win at age 32. Scott paints a vivid picture of how offshore gambling sites turned his pastime into an obsession that threatened his relationships and career. His story is a stark i...