Reducing Addiction, Audio

A parent describes the effects of her son's addiction, a man recovering from substance abuse talks about intervention, and high school students discuss the impact classroom instruction has had in framing their beliefs and knowledge about substance abuse. (04:01)

This look at the powerful party drug, Ecstasy, covers the physical effects on, and potential dangers to users. Includes youth-produced radio drama, reports, and interviews with users and a medical expert. (05:41)

Spearhead vocalist Michael Franti discusses the affects media has on youth, as well as his struggles with his father's alcoholism, in this excerpt from a Youth Speaks Out interview. (03:16)

A KIYU reporter talks to area youth about substance abuse and their reactions to the physical and emotional effects drugs and/or alcohol have had on friends or family. The children also discuss how they would help friends or loved ones who have a problem with addiction. (03:39)

Greg Mazurek talks with Al and Rita Sparrow about the impact the resurrection of a bowling alley has had on the children living in this Bethlehem, Pennsylvania neighborhood. (03:22)

A WKMS reporter talks with a mother and daughter about the daughter's struggle with substance abuse, including discussion about her therapy and treatment, resources and outlets for support, and how she copes with the daily stresses of life and recovery. (05:57)