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The desire to be thin at all costs is a struggle for women and men allike. In this episode, the tell-tale signs of anorexia and bulimia are explained, along with their long-term effects. Guest Experts: Laurelle Warner & Barbara Dickinson

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Season 1

Anorexia & Bulimia

Addictions do not just affect one person. These unhealthy behaviors often become a tangled web of emotions and situations.  Family members and friends are affected and the role they play could determine the addict's success in recovery.

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Family Impact

In a society where a "Super Size Me' mentality are often the norm, there's a thin line between eating just enough and too much. Eating may not be about staying healthy but finding comfort. Guest Experts: Laurelle Warner & Barbara Dickinson

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Overeating

Working long hours can bring professional promotion and desired recognition from others. Yet these extra minutes can into an inability to let go of the office. It's a subtle addiction that suffocates the balance between work, home and God.

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Workaholics

Created to express love between husband and wife, sex has been degraded to damage marriages and is a currency for unhealthy behaviors. Experts provide useful suggestions to move from inappropriate sexual activity to establish more positive behaviors.

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Sex Addictions (For Men)

We are all equal at the foot of the cross. That is why it is essential that faith communities provide support, healing, comfort, not judgment or condemnation. Church members have an opportunity to put God's love in action.

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Supportive Faith Communities

Liberated libidos and a porn industry that caters to them are two reasons why women are more open about their sexuality. Yet responsibility comes with freedom. In her own words, Stephanie explains why she misused her sexuality to gain acceptance.

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Sex Addictions (For Women)

Violence. Manipulation. Revenge. There are many ways anger can affect one's life, creating distrust and clouding one's judgment. Its vicious control creeps into all aspects of life. In her own words, Tina explains how childhood anger grew into rage.

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Anger

This episode discusses codependency and its negative effects on families and its role in addictions. As codependent family members hide negative behaviors that should be confronted, no one in the family gets better.

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Codependency

One drink won't hurt, or will it?  Many adults wish they had never taken the first sip. In this episode, the long-term effects of alcohol use and abuse are discussed.

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Alcoholism in Adults

Peer pressure. Rites of passage to adulthood. Ability to forget problems.  These are some of the reasons that prompt underage drinking. Millions of teens start this addictive habit without truly understanding the consequences.

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Underage Alcoholism

"I want this. I must have this." Before long, a shopaholic is surrounded by purchases they never needed. In this episode, experts discuss the addictive behavior of shopaholics and their need to get more.  Guest Expert: Dr. Calvin Thomsen

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Shopaholics

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Gambling provides high stakes for winning but the stakes for addiction are even greater. In this episode, the euphoric high of winning is discussed, along with the effect losing has on one’s financial, emotional and physical health.

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Gambling

Self-mutilation is a growing but underreported addiction. Addicts are often embarrassed and feel guilty, Scars are easily concealed, leading to a cover-up of the problem.

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Self Mutilation/Cutting

Tobacco abuse is an accepted addiction in many societies.  It is easily obtained and legal for young adults. Its availability is one reason why it is a common gateway drug for addicts.

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Tobacco

Abuse of prescription pills is growing and no addict looks alike. In this episode of Unhooked, the tell-tale signs of prescription pill addiction are outlined, along with ways to find help.

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Prescription Pills

Creating safe and healthy environments are key to the positive development of any child.  These surroundings also may indicate if a child might begin addictive and unhealthy behaviors.

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Negative Environments for Drug Endangered Children

Hallucinations. Psychosis. Loss of contact with reality. In this episode of Unhooked, the possible effects of psychoactive drugs are examined.

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Psychoactive Drugs

Environments don’t always determine the outcome of one’s life but they definitely have an effect. In this episode of Unhooked, learn how certain environments can encourage and perpetuate a cycle of unhealthy behaviors.

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Addictive Environments

Some say relapse is part of recovery.  Yet it matters not how many times one falls but how many times one gets up. In this episode of Unhooked, the topic of managing relapse is discussed, along with positive ways to help the addict through relapse.

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Managing Relapse

Many teenagers and young adults dabble in drugs in elementary school, often becoming full-blown addicts in high school.  This episode of Unhooked discusses the telltale signs that signal troubles in a young person’s life.

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Underage Addictions

Overcoming one’s addiction is not just a physical success.  A complete journey to wholeness incorporates healing in the body, mind and spirit. Relying on a power greater than oneself is key.

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Journey to Wholeness (A Christian 12 Step Program)

It can be difficult to have the power to say “No!”  For enablers, it’s twice as hard.  Well-meaning family members and friends can often stunt the recovery progress of the addict.

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Enablers

Each addict is different and so are the needs for treatment.  This episode highlights the variety of available treatment options, including inpatient facilities, partial hospitalization, outpatient facilities, 12 step meetings, etc.

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Treatment Options

There is a seemingly endless list of addictions and unhealthy behaviors.  However, there are many common responses to addictive substances and unhealthy behaviors.

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Addictions Overview

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