Collateral Damage

Mike and Maureen meet with Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie, to discuss her tell-all book which details her explicit journey through active addiction, and ultimately into recovery. There are many great topics discussed in this episode, including a healthy debate regarding the stigma attached to the words addict and junkie!

Mike and Maureen meet with Peter Kelleher and discuss the loss of his son Travis Kelleher to addiction in 2016, and the birth of The Soupman shortly thereafter. Peter brings much needed support to homeless populations, and offers a compelling story about turning his pain from the loss of his son, into a passion for helping others in his name.

In this special episode Mike and Maureen discuss relapse, and debate what it really means for both the struggling individual, as well as their family system. Mike and Maureen also dig into and identify some self help options and provide helpful advice for families and loved ones caught in the battle of trying to save a loved one from addiction.

Mike and Maureen meet with Jack Kelly, author of Sharp Needle, to discuss life skills beyond treatment, the stigma surrounding mental health in recovery, and the challenges facing individuals in their journey back from addiction.

Mike and Maureen meet with special guest Justin Cambria to discuss recovering out loud and what that means to all of us, creating supportive sober communities conducive to long-term recovery, as well as, why alcohol is such a strong social expectation, and how that affects the newly recovering individual trying to enjoy sobriety.

Mike and Maureen discuss Andrew's book, "Sheer Madness", recounting his journey through his battle with addiction and how he made it back into the professional world. In addition, we highlight some great topics like; prison reform, drug courts, community supports, etc... 

Mike and Maureen discuss the Opioid Spoon Project with Domenic Esposito, and the far-reaching impact of shock campaigns like his that are helping to ignite, and fuel, tough conversations nationwide.

Mike and Maureen discuss NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome), and the impact of SUD on a generation of newborn children, with special guest Theresa Harmon, the president of To The Moon and Back.

Mike and Maureen discuss the impact of social media posts and non-consensual videos, on the victims, their lives, and their recovery.

Mike and Maureen continue their discussion about the economic impact of substance use in America with special guest, Andrew Burki.