The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

Kim Porter opens up about the emotional toll addiction takes on families, the warning signs parents often miss, and the conversations that can save a loved one’s life. A compassionate, powerful look at family recovery.

Kim Porter, CFRS, is the Co‑Founder and Executive Director of Be a Part of the Conversation, a Pennsylvania‑based nonprofit she launched in 2011 to help families and communities better understand substance use, ...

Join us as Tara Peterson shares her powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying causes, developing resilience, and embracing faith in recovery.

Main Topics Covered:

• Tara’s personal story of substance abuse, starting at age 17 with cocaine and crack addiction
• How addiction initially serves as a solution to underlying mental health issues
• The significance of addr...

Whitney Yeager shares the tragic story of her son's marijuana-induced psychosis and the impact it had on his life. She emphasizes the dangers of high-potency marijuana and the need for education and awareness. Whitney also discusses the importance of recognizing the signs of marijuana use and seeking help.

Takeaways

• High-potency marijuana poses significant risks to the developing brain, leading to addiction and psychosis.
• Parents ...

The conversation with Dr. Drum covers the adverse effects of marijuana use, the classification of controlled substances, the impact of marijuana legalization on banking, and the association between marijuana use and mass murders. Dr. Drum emphasizes the lack of medical evidence for marijuana and the need for testing for THC in law enforcement and coroner reports.

Takeaways

• Adverse effects of marijuana use
• Impact of marijuana legal...

The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding medical marijuana, highlighting the lack of scientific evidence, safety studies, and expert acceptance. It also explores the implications of THC concentration and the state's approval of marijuana for medical use.

Takeaways

• Medical marijuana lacks standardized chemistry and reproducibility.
• Inadequate safety and efficacy studies undermine the credibility of medical marijuana...

The conversation covers the personal tragedy that led to advocacy, the evolution of marijuana, the impact of THC, roadside testing, controlled substance classification, medical marijuana misconceptions, marijuana research and FDA approval, and the impact of marijuana legalization. It also addresses the public health and safety concerns, marijuana-related incidents, and the need for advocacy and action.

Takeaways

Marijuana's evolution...

Jeff Jones shares insights on family recovery solutions, addressing addiction, and the impact of mixed messages on addiction treatment. He emphasizes the importance of family involvement and the role of nutrition in addiction recovery.

Takeaways

Family involvement is crucial in addressing addiction

Nutrition plays a significant role in addiction recovery

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Free Master Class

05:55 The Role of Nutrition in Add...

The conversation delves into the evolution of marijuana, the medical use of marijuana, ethical and medical concerns, the impact on adolescents and pregnant women, psychosis and cognitive impact, adolescent use and education, clinical experience and treatment, resources for factual information, and recommendations for safe use.

Takeaways

High-potency THC products pose significant health risks

Education and awareness are crucial in addr...

Nicole Byers has faced immense personal loss due to the opioid crisis. Her son, brother, father, and half-sister were all victims of fentanyl and pharmaceuticals. She is an active advocate for change and shares her story with organizations like Shatterproof and in Facebook groups for families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl. She now works with national nonprofit organizations Shatterproof, We are Appalled and Voices of Fentany...

For 30 years, Laura Stack was best known in the business world as "The Productivity Pro." 

Her career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. 

Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educ...

Andrew Ace Greenspan is a singer-songwriter/ motivational speaker from Nyack, NY. Andrew is 33 years old, on the autism spectrum and has been playing piano/ singing since he was four years old. Andrew has been in recovery since early 2024, over one year into sobriety and is pursuing a new album: Livin' Rough, Hangin' Tough about his personal battles overcoming addiction, mental health/ developmental challenges and chronic neurologi...

Think you know the risks of unregulated CBD and cannabis? Dr. Kenneth Finn is here to pull back the curtain. He's a board-certified pain specialist who has spent decades studying the science that the industry often ignores. Learn why he's fighting for better safety rules and what every consumer needs to watch out for.

Dr. Kenneth P. Finn is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Me...

What if the answer to stopping violence isn't what we've been told? This week, Diane Stein joins us to talk about the chilling documentary, Prescription for Violence. She's revealing the evidence that links mass shootings to dangerous psychiatric drugs. It is a side of the story the media rarely talks about, and once you hear it, you'll never look at the news the same way again

Is the medication meant to help us actually making the...

One heart can change a moment, but many hearts can change the world. Meet Kim Bellas, the powerhouse behind the global movements Sober is the New Cool® and the White Heart Initiative®. From launching an International Recovery Walk that spans 38 countries to hosting the iconic White Party in NYC, Kim is on a mission to prove that wellness belongs to everyone.

With 125+ global podcast appearances and a deeply personal story of family...

Leah Shepherd, the powerhouse Executive Director of Victoria's Voice Foundation, is joining us. Her organization is on the front lines, dedicated to saving lives through drug-prevention education and overdose awareness.

Under Leah's leadership, Victoria's Voice has positively impacted over ONE MILLION students, families, and community members nationwide. She spearheaded National Naloxone Awareness Day and is relentless in her fight...

Ready for an inside look at the war on drugs in Oklahoma?

We're sitting down with Donnie Anderson, the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC). With over 30 years on the front lines, Director Anderson is a true law enforcement veteran.

From starting out at the Garvin County Sheriff's Office to leading the charge against major drug and violent crime task forces, he's seen it all. Befor...

Amy Newman is a mother, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate who built her life's mission out of her own journey through addiction and long-term sobriety. After years of silently struggling and trying to hold everything together on the outside, Amy reached a turning point that changed the course of her life. Choosing to come forward, tell the truth, and ask for help marked the beginning of her transformation and ultimately the start...

This isn't just a recovery story—it's a fight for survival and family.

Meet Daniel Hearn and Donna Gilchrist. Their path through addiction ripped their family apart: a tradesman losing everything, a son taken into care, a violent gangster, and Daniel held hostage with an axe to his throat. Meanwhile, Donna hit the streets, surviving violence and addiction.

Today? They're not just recovered; they're reunited and raising a family...