Podcast
Treat Addiction
Hosted by WGTE Public Media · EN
This Treat Addiction podcast is about the various addictions that have invaded our lives; sugar addiction, internet addiction and the various drugs and alcohol addiction. It will explain how addiction is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure, and how it is so very treatable. It will also have some life skills thrown in, for attitude and behavioral mechanisms play a big part in achieving sobriety. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
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Episodes
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Addicted to Thinness
May 7, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this episode we talk about what happens in anorexia nervosa and how there's help for it.
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Gabby and Co.
Apr 16, 2025Tap to summarizeThis episode describes addiction to and treatment of some lesser known addictive substances. Gabapentin, kratom and xylazine can wreak havoc in people's lives. Awareness of the dangers in substance use is key.
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Smokes and Vapes
Mar 26, 2025Tap to summarizeLearn the dangers of smoking and vaping, how to quit and the benefits of quitting.
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Addiction To Pornography
Mar 12, 2025Tap to summarizeThis episode explains what constitutes porn addiction, how common it is, and the options for treatment. **Sensitive Matters are Discussed**
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S E X Addiction
Feb 5, 2025Tap to summarizeAddiction to sex can be a real thing. And there are simple criteria that can help you figure out if you or a family member might be addicted. First comes recognition, and after that many options for treatment are available. **This episode references Sex and Sexual Activity. Please use discretion.**
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Sugar!
Jan 22, 2025Tap to summarizeYou probably don't realize how much sugar you are ingesting. Did you know that there are 10 teaspoons of sugar in a can of Coke! Learn about the danger of sugar and non-nutritive sweeteners, like Splenda and Equal, and especially high fructose corn-syrup. And what you can do if you are addicted to sweet stuff.
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Socially Speaking
Jan 8, 2025Tap to summarizeDoes your phone own you? Are your children losing the ability to have a conversation, but can text at supersonic speed? Listen in. It's never too late to regain control of your life, cut that leash and live again. Naturally.
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BET
Dec 25, 2024Tap to summarizeCould you have a gambling problem? This episode helps separate gambling from a gambling disorder. You'll be surprised to know who it is so common in. And effective strategies to deal with it when it crosses over to being a problem.
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Food Addiction Rx
Dec 11, 2024Tap to summarizeLifestyle and behavioral changes are discussed. A simple approach to the low carb diet and some medication options are reviewed. Most importantly the very valuable 8 Laws of Health are explained.
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Food Addict
Nov 27, 2024Tap to summarizeThe dopamine surge created by highly processed foods, as well as the spike in blood sugar that they create are discussed. We explain the glycemic index of foods and the cycle of craving that the released insulin creates. There is a resemblance of food addiction to drug addiction.
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