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April Rovero, Founder of the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug...

Afflicted By Addiction is pleased to welcome April Rovero as our guest. April has turned her personal tragedy into an all-out assault on the epidemic of RX Drug Abuse. After losing her son Joey in...

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GRASP Leader Denise Cullen and GRASP “Ambassador” Margaret Alexander share...

Two entirely different women find themselves fighting for Drug addiction awareness, education, reform. Most importantly their cause gives parents in grief a welcome place to morn their loss, even...

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Avi Isreal, a Giant influence on the state of New York fights for reform like...

I am honored to interview Avi Isreal of the group “Save The Michaels of the World.” A group that says so much about his passion for his lost son and a man who has done more for reform that any man I...

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Hollywood produces shocking Prescription Drug Abuse documentary; Behind The...

Producer Natalie Costa & Director Brent Huff tell the story behind the conception and filming of this gripping documentary about RX drug abuse in the pristine community of southern California’s...

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James Kennedy gets the phone call no father ever want to receive. Now he...

After discovering that your beautiful son is found lying face down in a gravel lot, dead from an overdose after his “friends” dumped him out of fear of legal trouble, James retreats to the darkness...

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Sherrie Ruben and Jodi Barber share their passion to educate after RX...

Sherrie and Michael Rubin’s son, Aaron, overdosed on oxycontin October 9th, 2005. He laid three and a half weeks in a coma, on life support. They began planning their son’s funeral when, against all...

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The Drug Czar of Idaho and a grass roots Mom share how they crusade to...

Elisha Figueroa shares some shocking facts in the state of Idaho and our country are: 20% of Idaho high school students have taken a prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription. Idaho treatment...

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They Did not Die In Vain and will Never Be Forgotten

You will learn the inside story on Methadone abuse and how the rules have changed to allow this highly addictive drug in the hands of just about anybody who wants it. Monika founded the her group,...

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Jon Daily, a Treatment professional with passion, conviction and an education...

Jon Daily has spent his life researching the answers for those afflicted by addiction. Jon believes in a family treatment approach as he focuses on intoxication of all drugs and substances.

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22 year old Brooke shares her journey down the dark path of addiction

The keys to the Kingdom are delivered by 22 year old Brooke who went from home schooled daughter, star athlete, model and devote Christian to full blown addict. Within two short years she would do the...

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Erin Marie Daily of Oxy-watchdog is a voice to be reckoned with!

The passionate voice of Erin Marie Daily will not be silenced as she beats the drum for reform, education and awareness. After losing her 20 year old brother, Erin started the blog; Oxywatchdog and she...

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David Sheff; a name synonymous with addiction awareness

Bestselling Author David Sheff talks about his new book Clean, a myth shattering look at all aspects of addiction in our country. We discuss everything from his Bestseller Beautiful Boy to his...

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Former Congresswoman Mary Bono, a true champion of prescription drug...

Learn from Mary Bono what you can do to make a difference in the epidemic of prescription drug addiction. Mary has done more for this noble cause than any politician I have ever met. She continues to...

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Dr. Andrew Kolodny, arguably the leading Expert on Opioid Addiction

You will rarely find a Doctor with more expertise on Opioid addiction than Andrew Kolodny MD. The level of knowledge and commitment this man has will open your mind to why Opioid addiction is the...

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Admitted drug dealer Brian shares how his sorted past all began and how you...

You will want to hate this admitted drug dealer until you hear how innocently it all began. Addiction, illegal and legalized drug dealing are all on the plate for this interview. Learn from the source...

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Kentucky’s Dan Smoot is at the helm of Operation UNITE, an organization any...

Dan Smoot shares the many programs Operation UNITE operates in Kentucky in an effort to wrestle addiction. You will be in awe of all UNITE does with regards to education, awareness and reform. UNITE is...

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Judy Rummler; Chair of the October 1, 2013 D.C. Rally “FED UP” and President...

Judy Rummler and her husband Bill paid the ultimate price when their son Steve died of an overdose on 7-1-11. Steve was prescribed into his addiction as far too many are. They honor Steve with The...

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The Rockstar-Superstar Project reaches youth and parents alike across the US.

Twin brothers legally change their names and devote their life to helping others understand addiction through music, assembly’s, community events and “Kid Klubz.” Now known as Rock Star & Super...

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Pete Jackson tells why one pill can kill and took his beautiful 18 year old...

Yes 1 pill can kill and this happens every day across the US and the world. The stigma follows an innocent 18 year old who pays the ultimate price for a single indiscretion with the powerful drugs our...

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Senator Mark DeSaulnier is a true champion of RX reform; the “CURES Bill”...

On the day of this broadcast the California Senate hearing on SB809 will be heard yet again and with any objectionable provisions now removed, it is expected to take a baby-step towards saving the...

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Sober Fun Adventures rekindles life after addiction with Founder Larry Norman

Sober Fun Adventures is a program you need to learn about. Larry Norman has crafted a twice annual adventure to Costa Rica to help reconnect recovering addicts with nature and their inner sober self....

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“I’m just a mother” Deborah Bockstahler bares her soul to spare others her...

Rarely will someone so raw with emotion compose themselves enough to share the tragic details of losing a child. Her son Cody overdosed on heroin on 7-1-2012, falling into the addiction trap after an...

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The antidote to save the life of an opioid addict exist! Naloxone experts...

Sharon Stancliff, M.D. & Whitney Englander share the simple facts behind a drug that reverses the effect of Opioid overdose. If you live with an addict in your family and even if you don’t this...

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Special Encore Presentation: Dr. Andrew Kolodny, arguably the leading Expert...

You will rarely find a Doctor with more expertise on Opioid addiction than Andrew Kolodny MD. The level of knowledge and commitment this man has will open your mind to why Opioid addiction is the...

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Special Encore Presentation: Judy Rummler; Chair of the October 1, 2013 D.C....

Judy Rummler and her husband Bill paid the ultimate price when their son Steve died of an overdose on 7-1-11. Steve was prescribed into his addiction as far too many are. They honor Steve with The...

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Special Encore Presentation: Admitted drug dealer Brian shares how his sorted...

You will want to hate this admitted drug dealer until you hear how innocently it all began. Addiction, illegal and legalized drug dealing are all on the plate for this interview. Learn from the source...

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Julie Israel shares how her son Michael was prescribed into addiction and the...

Julie Israel and her husband Avi have done for prescription drug reform than an army of politicians! In N.Y. state, change is gonna come and you can bet that Julie and Avi will be behind it at some...

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The dark journey of Anne’s addiction comes full circle.

Hear how parental permission to drink and a subsequent prescription for Hydrocodone lead a child through 25 years of addiction. Anne Weiser now clean of the drugs that once controlled her every move,...

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Special Encore Presentation: “I’m just a mother” Deborah Bockstahler bares...

Rarely will someone so raw with emotion compose themselves enough to share the tragic details of losing a child. Her son Cody overdosed on heroin on 7-1-2012, falling into the addiction trap after an...

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Learn To Cope with Activist and lighting rod Joanne Peterson

Learn2Cope.org is a finely tuned machine of “Hope, Education and Resources” spreading like a tragic wildfire across Massachusetts! The fact that this grass roots organization has grown to 5000 plus...

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Mothers with a Purpose Kelly Densmore shares her mission to help

Mothers with a Purpose was formed to help families in crisis over addiction in northern California. This grass roots organization, formed as so many like them reaches into its community with a gift of...

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Once lost for 20 years, addicted to meth and on the streets, Jason finds...

Rarely do addicts so lost find their way home but Jason Jewell woke one day and started his journey in recovery. This is a heart wrenching story of a life of homelessness and addiction where robbery...

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Life on the other side of the badge: Deputy Sheriff Nick Baldridge; Court...

Learn from the experts of the streets what leads your children to heroin. Find out how we parents need to open our minds and see our children through fresh eyes to stave off drug abuse, addiction and...

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Special Encore Presentation: David Sheff; a name synonymous with addiction...

Bestselling Author David Sheff talks about his new book Clean, a myth shattering look at all aspects of addiction in our country. We discuss everything from his Bestseller Beautiful Boy to his...

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Special Encore Presentation: Avi Isreal, a Giant influence on the state of...

I am honored to interview Avi Isreal of the group “Save The Michaels of the World.” A group that says so much about his passion for his lost son and a man who has done more for reform that any man I...

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Special Encore Presentation: Senator Mark DeSaulnier is a true champion of RX...

On the day of this broadcast the California Senate hearing on SB809 will be heard yet again and with any objectionable provisions now removed, it is expected to take a baby-step towards saving the...

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