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Past programs - December 2004

12/6/04
Pre-empted

12/13/04
Adolescents and Addiction - Conclusion of our four-part-series

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According to a national survey conducted by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nine percent of Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 are abusing illicit drugs and alcohol. The number of adolescent treatment admissions increased 65% (from 95,000 admissions in 1992 to 156,000 in 2002) and accounted for 8% of all admissions. A majority of American teens experiment with drugs and alcohol before they graduate from high school. For some, experimentation leads to addiction. During this year, Voices in the Family has taken a look at many issues surrounding adolescents and addiction in a three-part series, and during this program, we'll listen to excerpts from our interviews, to revisit some of the most important points and summarize the information.

12/20/04
Life-Changing Events

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25 years ago this week, Dan Gottlieb had a car accident that changed his life forever. We'll discuss life-changing events during this edition of Voices in the Family, how they affect and change people. Our guest is Jane Babbin who was recently diagnosed with ALS. We'll also hear from Joshua Piven, author of "As Luck Would Have It."

12/27/04
Spirituality and Moral Development in the Family

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In a changing world, how do we teach children about faith, religion and spirituality? How do we create rituals that connect them to their family heritage? I'm Dan Gottlieb, and on the next Voices in the Family, we'll hear excerpts from a panel discussion on spirituality, rituals, and moral development in the family. Our guests were Meg Cox, Christine Maguth Nezu, and Dr. Chris Boyatzis. Meg Cox is a journalist and author and has written The Book of New Family Traditions. Christine Maguth Nezu is Professor of Psychology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Drexel University. She has written Awakening Self-Esteem: Spiritual and Psychological Techniques to Enhance Your Well-Being. Chris Boyatzis is Associate Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University.