Addiction: misconceptions and alternatives with Dr. Stanton Peele

GUEST: Dr. Stanton Peele, PhD., J.D.

In our third episode of Saint Jude Retreats Radio, host Michelle Dunbar, Executive Director, will explore the topic of court ordered 12 step treatment and the topic of addiction with Stanton Peele, Ph.D., J.D.

Dr. Peele is the author of over 9 books that discuss the addiction and treatment industry and is one of the leading experts in the non-12 step community. Throughout this one hour episode, Michelle will further discusses trending topics such as the latest celebrity rehab cases, the crackdown of DUI arrests in New York State, and how heroin use affects the brain. After Peele's interview Michelle will answer some fan questions such as, how to deal with a family member that gets extremely intoxicated at family fuctions such as Thanksgiving or other holidays, relapsing after spending a decade in AA, and the reason behind the name Saint Jude Retreats. If you're wondering if it is possible to overcome an "addiction" listen to this show to understand how to take control over your drinking or drugging problem. Change is possible; learn how you can change now!