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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

2011-09-18T23:06:00.000-05:00

When a Parent Cannot Be a Mommy or Daddy

There has been an increase in grandparents raising grandchildren. This video gives a snapshot into one grand parenting couple who have adjusted their life in order to bring a stable and healthy life to their grandchildren.

Go Ask Alice - Drug Addiction Music Video

2011-09-15T11:55:00.001-05:00

Addiction, Music and Video

Video collage highlighting the dangers of drug use and the need

for awareness of the consequences of drug abuse.

Elton John Found Peace Through Recovery

2011-09-05T19:16:00.001-05:00

Elton John in Rare Interview Revealing
His Weakness and Finding Strength

Musician Elton John admits to being a proud man who would not accept help. Drinking and popping pills began as a way for him to overcome shyness. In the beginning, drinking and drugs relaxed him so he could talk with people. In time, his drug use led to erratic behavior, irrational anger and isolation. Many of his close associates begged him to get help.
Finally, he submitted to quitting drugs and attending a rehab program. He has been able to regain his life and says he has found peace. Listen to Elton's words as he discusses his recovery path in a rare interview with David Frost.

"Chilaxin" - Take A Moment to Relax

2011-08-16T13:46:00.000-05:00

Chilaxin is a modern term meaning to "chill out to relax."

When I cannot find my way, I pause to chill out in a relaxing style man!

"Wsup man?" "Nothin man, just chilaxin man"

Urban Dictionary

Like a trusting child on a hot summer day - we need to learn to relax.

The path of recovery is not an easy path. It is a path not to be traveled alone.

When you feel there is no hope . . . pause, take a deep breath . . .

allow your higher power to enter in and bring you the answers you need.

Here is an inspirational music video titled "God Will Make a Way"

sung by Don Moen. I find renewed strength and hope listening to this song.

May you find renewed strength and His peace as you listen.

Musician John Lee Hooker, Jr. Shares His Story

2011-08-14T15:53:00.000-05:00

Finding Freedom From Drugs

"You Keep Doing Drugs and You will Die!" "I know."

Blues Musician John Lee Hooker, Sr

John Lee Hooker's son was a heroin addict.

In the following video John Lee Hooker, Jr. shares what saved him from death and a life in prison in this compelling interview. Once clean he gained fame and success with his music.

He praises God and is thankful for a praying mother.

To view video - click on the link or copy and paste the link information into your internet bar.

http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/DN71v4_WS

Drug Mules - A Method of Trafficking

2011-08-13T13:37:00.001-05:00

Drug Trafficking

Chinese Woman Carrying Illegal Drugs Arrested

A drug "mule" is a person who carries illegal drugs from state to state or country to country. Drug mules are recruited through promises of money, love and travel. Frequently drug mules are young, attractive and trusting women.

This video tells a story of a young woman in Singapore who is conned into becoming drug mule. If you don't think it can happen to you, think again - watch how clever the con artists are in obtaining her trust.

Eminem Talks - Overdose, Rehab, Recovery

2011-08-07T22:18:00.000-05:00

Eminem Talks Recovery

Forgiveness After Murder

2011-08-03T13:19:00.000-05:00

Finding Forgiveness with Open Hands

Forgiveness and Letting Go for God to Work

Bill W and Lois Discuss His First Step in Recovery

2011-07-28T21:52:00.000-05:00

Bill W with Wife Lois Share Bill's Attempt to Control His Alcoholism

Bill Wilson is the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this video, he along with his wife Lois share his coming out of denial and realizing he had a problem with alcohol.

Overdose Hits Family - Amy Winehouse

2011-07-25T21:20:00.000-05:00

Behind Every Addiction There Resides a Family

Amy Winehouse did not want to go to rehab for her addiction. In the end she pays the highest price as does her family. Watch her US debut of the song Rehab on the David Letterman Show. Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home this week - she was only 27. Other famous deaths at age 27 are Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix. My heart hurts for Amy and my heart aches for her family.

Dietary Supplements Secretly a Steroid?

2011-07-12T13:27:00.001-05:00

Would You Give Your Teen a Dietary Supplement?

Dietary Supplements May Contain Steroids

Betty Ford A Life of Recovery

2011-07-08T21:17:00.000-05:00

Betty Ford CoFounder of Recovery Center Dies Today

Marilyn Monroe's Overdose

2011-07-07T21:22:00.000-05:00

Marilyn Monroe's Overdose from Sleeping Pills

How to Tell Someone is Lying

2011-07-05T12:32:00.000-05:00

Body Language Spotting a Liar

Stay Safe this July 4th - Boating Under the Influence

2011-07-03T16:36:00.000-05:00

Operation Dry Water - Boating Safely

What is Alcohol Poisoning?

2011-07-01T12:39:00.000-05:00

Too Much Alcohol Leads to Alcohol Poisoning

Drug Abuse: Inhalants Do You Know the Facts?

2011-06-29T14:57:00.000-05:00

Virginia Educational Video on Teens and Inhalant Abuse

Cocaine Submarine - Drug Trafficking

2011-06-27T15:23:00.000-05:00

Semi-submersibles Used to Haul Cocaine to US - National Geographic Video

How Times Have Changed - Doctors Promoting Cigarettes

2011-06-26T21:57:00.000-05:00

Was Michael Jackson's Song "Morphine" Prophetic?

2011-06-25T19:06:00.000-05:00

Was Michael making a cry for help when he sang the song Morphine? It has been two years since Michael Jackson died of a drug overdose. Listen to this song . . .

Daily Compulsions - Habit or Addiction?

2011-06-23T11:58:00.000-05:00

Six Possible Addictions

Woman playing a cell phone game at the park.

The Addiction to Things - Hoarders

2011-06-21T12:49:00.000-05:00

Hoarding Disorder - An Inability to Let Go of Things

Serenity Prayer

2011-06-20T12:09:00.000-05:00


Finding serenity in the midst of troubles.

Watch as the Serenity Prayer is prayed:

Cat Stevens "Father and Son" Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T13:48:00.000-05:00

Tragic Death of Musicians - Life is Fragile

2011-06-18T20:32:00.001-05:00

Shannon Hoon Dead at 28

Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon ODed at 28