Show #22: Addiction and Recovery

Show #22: Addiction & Recovery

The Radio 4 the Ages team welcomed guests Tom Hamilton (from Advene Health Group), Rev. Cynthia Sloan (from United Methodist Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence), Bob Martin (from Carolinas Healthcare System), and Alanna Brewton (also from Carolinas Healthcare System).  In the first half of our show, we speak with Tom Hamilton and Rev. Cynthia Sloan about different ways addiction can manifest itself in a persons life, especially in regards to senior adults, baby boomers, or recently retired people.  In our second half of the show, we are joined by Bob Martin and Alanna Brewton.  We discuss what to do if you think you or a loved one may have a substance abuse problem as well as where to get help.  Tune in to learn more about this crutial issue that affects so many people in Charlotte, the United States, and around the world.

Resources:

• Tom Hamilton

Consulting Interventionist, Life Coach

Advene Health Group

http://www.advenehealth.com/

(704) 844-0181

• Rev. Cynthia Sloan

Program Associate

Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church

Substance Abuse & Related Violence Ministries (S.P.S.A.R.V.)

http://www.umspsarv.org/

 (704) 882-0282

• Bob Martin

Director of Substance Abuse Services

CMC  Mercy at Carolinas Healthcare System

for 24/7 trained counselor, call (704) 304-5248

• Alanna Brewton

Carolinas Healthcare System

alanna.brewton@carolinashealthcare.org

(704) 304-5273

Events:

• Detoxification & Medical Treatment Training

March 29th 2012

8:00am – 11:30am at 1408 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Call (704) 304-5248