When does it stop being a party and start becoming a problem? Is there a way to steer clear of addiction?
Every Wednesday, Mike McGowan explores substance use disorders with expert guests.
Latest Episodes
We Get One Body
While most folks are aware of the sought-after effects of substances like alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and THC, they are less knowledgeable about what these substances really do to the body as a whole. Andrew, an instructor in Human Physiology, discusses how the most commonly abused substances affect the body’s systems.
The Partnership to End Addiction
There is always a new drug, a new emerging crisis that affects families and communities. Pat Aussem talks about The Partnership to End Addiction and their work of preventing and addressing substance use disorders by providing families, communities, and professionals with practical knowledge they can trust to support young people at-risk or struggling with addiction….
You Shouldn’t Feel That Way
The stigma around mental health and/or substance use disorders often stymie a person’s willingness to talk about it and ask for help. Dr. Sarah Nasir talks about her holistic approach to addiction medicine and mental health and the obstacles people face, often from those who say they care the most about them. Dr. Nasir is…
We Get One Body
While most folks are aware of the sought-after effects of substances like alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and THC, they are less knowledgeable about what these substances really do to the body as a whole. Andrew, an instructor in Human Physiology, discusses how the most commonly abused substances affect the body’s systems.
The Partnership to End Addiction
There is always a new drug, a new emerging crisis that affects families and communities. Pat Aussem talks about The Partnership to End Addiction and their work of preventing and addressing substance use disorders by providing families, communities, and professionals with practical knowledge they can trust to support young people at-risk or struggling with addiction….
You Shouldn’t Feel That Way
The stigma around mental health and/or substance use disorders often stymie a person’s willingness to talk about it and ask for help. Dr. Sarah Nasir talks about her holistic approach to addiction medicine and mental health and the obstacles people face, often from those who say they care the most about them. Dr. Nasir is…
Life is Wonderful Now
The adage “three strikes and you’re out” too often is applied to getting help for substance use disorders and mental health. But not at The Bridge House/Grace House in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dennis Farmer was in and out of the program four times before he found long-term recovery. He talks about that recovery and his…
Meet Your Host
Michael McGowan is President of McGowan and Associates, a training and consultation firm specializing in workplace, school, and family issues. He works with helping agencies, companies, schools, parent groups, and students as a trainer, consultant, and motivational speaker.
Mr. McGowan has spent the last twenty-five years working with families and children. He worked as an educator, a family and addiction counselor, an administrator, and a trainer. He has directed state-certified training and rehabilitation programs. And he is host of the national podcast, "Avoiding the Addiction Affliction." During the last twenty years he has given presentations and keynote addresses to tens of thousands of people annually and has trained thousands of social service workers, educators, students, coaches, and administrators worldwide. Additionally, he has worked with the Department of Corrections, professional athletes and teams from the NFL and MLB, and dozens of private companies as a trainer and consultant.
