Family Corner 9/29/17

Producer/Host: Sue Mackey Andrews
Engineer: Amy Browne
Issue: Women in Recovery

Women in Recovery: How Wellspring Supports Women and Their Children in Recovery

-The incidence of substance use disorder amongst women has risen more than 400% nationally in the past couple of years
-It is important to support women AND their children during their initial recovery treatment and afterward, to help them get on their feet and stay on their feet
-There is still considerable stigma to overcome with respect to individuals struggling with the disease of addiction; something we all need to work on.

Guest: Suzanne Farley, Executive Director – Wellspring

WERU Special- Alcoholism/Recovery 7/9/14

Producer/Host: Maxim Langstaff
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Alcoholism

Program Topic: Discussion of exactly what alcoholism is, it’s impact, treatment, hope and resources.

Key Discussion Points:
a) What is alcoholism?; the true nature of the disease – breaking down the myths
b) How do I know if I, or a loved one, am an alcoholic
c) What kind of help is out there and how does it work?

Guests:
A) Trudy Avery, Caron treatment Centers
B) John Dyben, Caron Treatment centers
C) Kelly McAdams, Caron Treatment Centers

Family Corner 5/28/14

Producer/Host: Sue Mackey Andrews
Engineer: Joel Mann

Issue: Opiate and Other Addictions in Maine and their Effects upon Families, Children and Communities

Program Topic: Drug Affected Babies and Recovering Families – How Communities and Compassion Makes a Difference

Key Discussion Points:
a) Addition is not a choice, not a decision
b) No parent wants to harm their child
c) Communities can make a huge difference in reducing the blame, shame and in promoting recovery and wellness

Guests:
A) Mark Brown, MD – EMMC
B) Marjorie Withers, LCPC, Community Caring Collaborative

Talk of the Towns 4/26/13

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Community concerns and opportunities

Program Topic: Preventing, Treating and supporting recovery from alcohol and drug addiction… at the Acadia Family Center
Key Discussion Points (list at least 3):
a) Overview of facts and persistent myths of drug and alcohol addiction
b) Trends, what we know about our local population (youth and adults, alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs)
c) What do we know about how to prevent abuse of alcohol and illegal and prescription drugs? How do you at Acadia Family Center approach this work, illustrated with stories?
d) Motivational Interviewing
e) What do we know about treating alcohol and drug abuse/addiction? How do you at Acadia Family Center approach this work? collaboration with others? Stories?
f) What do we know about recovery and how do you approach that work, support those in recovery? Cross-over with 12 step programs, other community and health services?
g) All disease, including addiction, is a family disease, in that everyone is affected and there is general acceptance that genetics can influence susceptibility to addiction (along with environmental factors)… what is the role of a family therapist and how does work play out… connections between the individual and the family… how can family members support the individual? (EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
h) Art therapy is employed in a number of prevention, treatment and recovery approaches… how do you introduce and use it in substance abuse? What happens when people relax into expressing themselves without words? Stories about how this work affects individuals.
i) Resources and Contact information on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, etc

Guests by name and affiliation:
A) Christine Drabek, Executive Director, Acadia Family Center (AFC)
B) Hilary Chermak, Art Therapist, AFC
C) Laurie Parker, Family Therapist, AFC

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United Way of Eastern Maine Presents 5/12/12

Host: Adam Lacher, Director, Communications and Community Engagement for United Way of Eastern Maine .
Guest: Pat Kimball,Executive Director of Wellspring Outpatient Services in Bangor ME.
Issue: Substance Abuse, Counseling, Therapy, Bath Salts, Opiate Addiction, Mental Illness, Recovery.
About: United Way of Eastern Maine Presents is a weekly radio program featuring the the voices of Maine community organizations from Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock and Waldo counties. More info at: www.unitedwayem.org

Common Health 5/21/08

Producer/Host: Jim Fisher

Topic: Addiction & Recovery

What is the difference between use, abuse, dependence and addiction?  What are some warning signs?  How can family members help?

Guests: Ed Oechslie, Executive Director, Mount Desert Island Alcohol and Drug Abuse Group, 207-244-4012;  Barbara Royal, Executive Director, Open Door Recovery Center, Ellsworth, Maine 207-667-3210

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