Talking Addiction & Recovery

The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor.  How much are they using?  How much are they spending?  The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem.  … Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Ta...

June is Pride Month and it’s all about the LGBTQ communities coming together to celebrate freedom to be themselves.  As an employee of Community Medical Services, the first word in the name says it all.  Being a part of the … Episode 97: Pride of Narcan Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Over the years there has been an increased amount of attention to address mental health.  How do we define mental health?  What is mental wealth?  With the varying severities of mental health it can … Episode 96: Doses of Mental Health Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn mo...

When happens to a child who becomes overshadowed by a loved one’s addiction?  How do individuals within a family and the system as a whole deal with someone’s addiction, recovery, and possible relapse?  Ashley Nowakowsi, author of “The Shadow Child” … Episode 95: Discovering the Lost Shadow Child (featuring Ashley Nowakowski) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of...

A small percentage of the population is identified as having a problem gambling or gambling use disorder.  A majority of people will be able to gamble without any problems or concerns.  Because the percentage of those who have a problem … Episode 94: When is Gambling a Problem, But Not Problem Gambling? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction &...

How does someone go from being homeless on the streets to being called the “Gordon Ramsay” of the addiction treatment world?  Dr. Robb Kelly shares his story of how alcohol devastated his life, the “aha” moment that changed everything, and … Episode 93: Rags to Riches (featuring Dr. Robb Kelly) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery...

“What’s the deal with humor?”  Laughter is the best medicine; and yet when it comes to addiction and recovery it is often seen as being defensive and noncompliant.  Why does the area of addiction and recovery discourage the use of … Episode 92: The Therapeutic Path of Humor (featuring Tom Farley) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recove...

What happens when someone who is not an expert nor lived experience raises an alarm about a concerning issue?  With the Super Bowl recently finishing, March Madness on the horizon, and March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month this is the … Episode 91: Should Parents Be Alarmed About Sports Betting (featuring Andrew Broman) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of...

When can we trust?  Will we ever be trusted again?  If someone you love has an addiction, chances are one of the first things that was damaged in your relationship was trust.  If you are someone who has an addiction … Episode 90: Building Trust Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www...

In gambling, the Super Bowl is all the holidays and celebrations rolled into one.  Many people will partake in gambling activities around this event known as an “unofficial holiday.”.  It is estimated that $6 billion will be spent on gambling … Episode 89: Flag on the Bet (Super Bowl Edition) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery P...

There are treatment programs that look like multi-million dollar resorts and others that look like a plain old residential home; while some look like state of the art medical facilities and others look like convenience stores in a strip mall.  … Episode 88: Basements & Beaches: The “Unofficial” Gold Standard of Treatment Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of T...

Dry January is already in full-motion.  As the trend continues to grow, let us talk about some tips and helpful insights to remain abstinent from alcohol this month.  What is your purpose for deciding to maintain abstinence from alcohol?  What … Episode 87: How Dry is Your January? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To...

We are starting off with the new year of 2022 and we always hear people say, “new year, new me.”  In recovery, it is often emphasized that a person has to make a complete makeover now that they are sober.  … Episode 86: Does a New Year Mean a New Me? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast vis...

“This is your brain on drugs” has been a scare tactic used without much success.  What did they get wrong?  What were they right about?  The campaign to look at the dangers of drug use and the adolescent brain is … Episode 85: Drug Use & The Developing Brain Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the...

Online gambling has taken the industry by storm of the last several years.  What happened when this format hit the global market to provide gambling to customers?  Simon Vincze, Responsible Gambling Projects Manager, talks about what Casino Guru is doing … Episode 84: What is Responsible Gambling (featuring Casino Guru)? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talki...

The landscape of non-alcoholic beverages is changing and Athletic Brewing Company is on the trail blazing that path.  Bill Schufelt, Co-Founder and CEO joins to talk about his story of starting to brew non-alcoholic beer, the community they are building, … Episode 83: A Brew Without Compromise (featuring Athletic Brewing Company) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode...

Tune into the trailer for “Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast” to learn about the podcast and what to expect from listening to it. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com  To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail talkingaddicti...

Thanksgiving is that time of the year to express our gratitude and thanks.  While we have no problem being grateful for the feast we are about to enjoy, are we thankful for the dirty dishes left to clean?  This will … Episode 82: Thankful for Dirty Dishes Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcas...

We set our sights on destinations.  We establish goals.  We identify places we want to go.  We have wants.  These are things we want to accomplish and achieve.  We feel motivated.  We feel ready to go.  We embark on our … Episode 81: DISTRACTIONS Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit w...

Individuals are often looking for even the slightest advantages in performance and improvement.  Alcohol and drugs are used for several reasons; one of them being “to do better.”   From athletics, arts, workforce, academics, and in several other areas in … Episode 80: I’m Better When I’m… Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podca...

“We think that if we can achieve perfection, we will achieve happiness.”  Chasing that perfection can be addicting.  What happens when you introduce a substance believed to help achieve perfection?  Vital Buford shares her incredible story about being addicted to … Episode 79: The Perfect Addiction (featuring Vitale Buford) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Ta...

“What’s your favorite scary movie?”  Another Halloween Special arrives to talk about lessons we can learn from horror movies.  Let’s explore some of the most popular Halloween and horror movies out there and lessons that can help with addiction and … Episode 78: Lessons from Horror Movies Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podca...

Tried doing it your own way?   Thought you didn’t need any help from others?   Where did that lead you?   Most people who experience problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, and other issues attempt to do it on their own.   When … Episode 77: Your Best Got You Here Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To...

“My child has a problem with alcohol and drugs” is a frightening reality for any parent.  Parents aren’t automatically given the knowledge and resources to help a child who uses, experiences problems, or has a substance use disorder.  When a … Episode 76: A Guide to the Addicted Child (featuring Richard Capriola) Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addic...

Are you drinking more or less alcohol since the pandemic?  A recent study shows that nearly 1 in 5 Americans report “heavy drinking” and using alcohol to cope with pandemic stress.  What happens when you use alcohol to deal with … Episode 75: How’s Your Drinking During the Pandemic? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To...