Mark S

During these busy times, we continue to put out these “Best Of” episodes. Bill and I will return on Thursday December 29th.

During this busy time, enjoy this previously recorded show.

This Episode’s Recovery Topic is Isolation

Former Miss USA Gets DUI
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011111206045

This Episode Recovery Topic is Relate Don’t Compare

Open Talk is an Alanon Open Talk with Sussie

On today’s show, our Recovery Topic is….
Fighting the Urge to Drink

Video Clips include:

NPR Anonymity in AA (Start at 4:00 minute)
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=137676981&m=137676976

Dr. Brene Brown
Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her topics of study include vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Qm9cGRub0

Article covered:

Connection and Confidence Key in AA
http://addictionandrecoverynews.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/connection-and-confidence-keys-to-success-with-aa/

our Open Talk Segment we have
Part 3 of an 3 part Open Talk/Presentation From Doreen

On today’s show, our Recovery Topic is….
The Family Afterwards

Fighting the Urge to Take a Drink
Bill, I think you many be an expert here, what do you think?

have you thought about this one before Bill?

We’ll talk about it

Following our Recovery Topic, we will have This Week in Recovery where we discuss what’s going on at the home group and what’s going on in the Family Room.

Then we move over to Alcohol and the Media . In this segment we share clips about what the media says about alcohol, alcoholics, and alcoholics anonymous.

Video Clips include:

NPR Anonymity in AA (Start at 1:00 minute)
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=137676981&m=137676976

Dr. Drew and Teen Rx Abuse Education
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/7504006/dr_drew_school_toolkit_launch/

Alcohol and Cancer
http://au.tv.yahoo.com/the-morning-show/video/-/watch/25936902/

Article covered:

Alcohol Bracelets Curb Future DUIs
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calif-study-shows-247-alcohol-bracelets-curb-future-duis-132617668.html

our Open Talk Segment we have
Part 2 of an 3 part Open Talk/Presentation From Doreen