Analyzing Addiction As Depicted In The Media September 25, 2008 From the silver screen to reality TV, stories of substance abuse are presented as drama, tragedy, and even comedy. News & Notes brings its month-long series on addiction to a close with a look at how pop culture depicts dependency. Analyzing Addiction As Depicted In The Media Listen · 16:55 16:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95043896/95043885" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hooked On Love: Developing An Addiction To Sex September 19, 2008 As our series on addiction continues, we focus on sex and love dependencies. There's still a lot of skepticism surrounding whether or not people can be addicted to love. But Farai Chideya gets insight from two authors who specialize in the topic. Hooked On Love: Developing An Addiction To Sex Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94825227/94824310" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Battling Back From A Food Addiction September 18, 2008 Our series on addiction continues with a look at one woman's struggles with compulsive overeating. Farai Chideya speaks with Libby Bier — a food addiction counselor at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery — and "Vic," a recovering food addict. Battling Back From A Food Addiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94761977/94760757" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Overeating To A Full Blown Food Addiction September 18, 2008 Many of us over-indulge from time to time — a bag of cookies after a long hard day at work or an extra-helping of pasta or chicken. But when do we cross the line from occasional overeating to a food addiction? From Overeating To A Full Blown Food Addiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94760771/94760756" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Makes Drug Detox Programs Work? September 12, 2008 News & Notes' month-long series on addiction continues: Once someone agrees to go into substance abuse treatment, the critical process of drug detox begins. Farai Chideya takes a closer look at the process of detoxification. What Makes Drug Detox Programs Work? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94563894/94563881" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Battling Back When Addiction Affects The Family September 11, 2008 Sometimes addiction is easy to spot. But if it happens in your family, what do you do? When and how should you step in? For more, Farai Chideya talks with a specialist and two people whose lives were touched by addiction. Battling Back When Addiction Affects The Family Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94510829/94510818" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Struggling With Mental Illness, Drug Dependency August 22, 2008 Some who deal with a drug addiction also face the challenges of a mental illness. What if drug use is masking or exaggerating depression, schizophrenia, or a bi-polar disorder? For insight, Farai Chideya talks with a recovering addict and a treatment specialist. Struggling With Mental Illness, Drug Dependency Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93877625/93877609" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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An Inside Look At Teens Battling Substance Abuse August 21, 2008 By the eighth grade, 52 percent of adolescents have consumed alcohol, and 20 percent have used marijuana — according to the non-profit group, Partnership for a Drug Free America. But what factors lead teens to addiction? For more, Farai Chideya speaks with a recovering teen addict and an addiction specialist. An Inside Look At Teens Battling Substance Abuse Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93835649/93835641" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Fighting Addiction With Help From A Higher Power August 15, 2008 Many twelve-step addiction programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous, champion the idea of relying on a higher power for help with kicking the habit. What is the connection between faith and recovery? We take a look at spirituality and addiction. Fighting Addiction With Help From A Higher Power Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93632793/93632781" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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When A High Tech Habit Becomes Unhealthy August 14, 2008 When does checking your e-mail or surfing the Web become an addiction? And do video games encourage addictive relationships to technology? Farai Chideya talks with Hilarie Cash, co-founder of Internet-Computer Addiction Services. When A High Tech Habit Becomes Unhealthy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93594704/93594697" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Falling Prey To Online Fantasy Worlds August 14, 2008 For some people, online games can become an addictive world of fantasy. For others, it can be a world of isolation and addiction. Farai Chideya talks with Liz Woolley, whose son, Shawn, suffered a deadly addiction to online fantasy worlds. Falling Prey To Online Fantasy Worlds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93594709/93594698" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Functioning Addicts Managing Hidden Compulsions August 8, 2008 Many addicts manage to function everyday without others knowing about it. But how do they do it? NPR's Tony Cox talks with Ed Storti, a certified alcohol and drug counselor and intervention specialist. Functioning Addicts Managing Hidden Compulsions Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93421125/93421114" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A Personal Story Of A Hidden Addiction August 8, 2008 He had a college degree, a family ... and a secret drug habit. Don W. shares his personal story of recovery with NPR's Tony Cox. Years of drug and alcohol abuse left Don unemployed and on the streets. He finally sought help for his disease and has now been sober for 13 years. A Personal Story Of A Hidden Addiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93421132/93421115" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Triggers Addiction? How Can It Be Broken? August 7, 2008 When does a little excess turn into an addiction? Our series continues with a look at the psychology of addiction. What are the signs of an addictive personality? And how can the cycle of compulsive behavior be broken? NPR's Tony Cox speaks with two experts. What Triggers Addiction? How Can It Be Broken? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93376978/93376968" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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When Shopping, Spending Spirals Into Addiction August 7, 2008 For more insight into addictive personalities, NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Lisa P., a recovering compulsive spender and shoplifter. She shares her struggles and explains how she was able to break her addiction. When Shopping, Spending Spirals Into Addiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93376982/93376969" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Defining Addiction And Its Many Forms August 1, 2008 Whether it's drugs, shopping, or gambling, addiction can take control your life. Today, we kick off our month-long series about addiction. Farai Chideya speaks with Dr. Tim Fong — co-director of University of California Los Angeles' gambling studies program — and Dr. Jon Grant, associate professor of psychiatry at University of Minnesota. Defining Addiction And Its Many Forms Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93191163/93191154" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Battling Back From A Gambling Addiction August 1, 2008 Jonny W. says he lost almost everything to a gambling addiction — his wife, his money, and the life he once knew. He shares with Farai Chideya his personal story of losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in casinos and starting over in recovery. Battling Back From A Gambling Addiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93191168/93191155" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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