In search of recovery http://www.inexcess.tv en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ian@inexcess.tv (ian) http://www.inexcess.tv/feeds/videorss.php No Inexcess.tv Helping people who need help – Inexcess is for anyone battling excess and addiction; anyone concerned for a parent, child or friend; anyone trying to help others in in their search for recovery. Inexcess.tv Helping people who need help – Inexcess is for anyone battling excess and addiction; anyone concerned for a parent, child or friend; anyone trying to help others in in their search for recovery. Featuring the personal experiences of those who survived the excesses, including alcohol and drug abuse, and endured the social and mental health issues; Inexcess tells the stories of real people who have overcome very real problems, whose example offers help and hope to those who want to change their lives. With live broadcasts and on-line features hosted by George Williams, Inexcess also contains interviews and workshops with addiction and well being experts, practical advice and information, and news and issues. www.inexcess.tv Inexcess ian@inexcess.tv http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8508 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ed_talks_to_nick_ross.mp4 An opportunity to see in full Ed Mitchell’s interview with Nick Ross Director of Offender Learning at Goals UK. Nick talks about addiction and recovery and people turning their lives around while spending time at Her Majesty’s pleasure. Podcasts Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:14 Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Recovery, Drinking Problem, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Nick Ross, addiction in prison http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8426 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/wirral_convention.mp4 We attended the Wirral Recovery Convention that saw Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust come together with Wirral DAAT to deliver a convention that celebrated the great strides that have been made to deliver treatment and recovery. Podcasts Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:31 Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Recovery, Drinking Problem, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Wirral Recovery Convention, treatment, and recovery http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=9094 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ed_sleeping_rough.m4v Ed recently returned to the streets in the Centrepoint Sleep Out, at Old Spitalfields Market in London. The event was designed to raise awareness of young people sleeping rough before Christmas, and to raise funds for the Centrepoint charity. Many of the people sleeping rough in our city centres have an underlying drink or drug problem, Centrepoint aims to give these people a future. Podcasts Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:30:00 GMT no 04:34 Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Recovery, Drinking Problem, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Centrepoint, Sleep Out, Homeless http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8863 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/barclays_john_varley_1.mp4 Ed Mitchell speaks to John Varley, Chief Executive of Barclays Bank, discussing the role and responsibilities that big organisations have towards society and disadvantaged groups. Barclays have a policy of helping such groups, including those in recovery or addiction. Podcasts Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT no 27:29 Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Recovery, Drinking Problem, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, John Varley, Barclays Bank http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8438 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/oet_10_compilation.mp4 Artistic Director Phil Fox leads the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Outside Edge Theatre Company. Ten years of engaging with people in addiction and recovery. Ten years of turning personal experiences in to drama. George Williams got the opportunity to talk to Phil Fox about the Company’s achievements and their plans for the future as well as speaking with David Charkham therapist and Outside Edge Board member and their Patron, Jimmy Page. Podcasts Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 07:00 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Phil Fox, David Charkham, Jimmy Page interview, Outside Edge http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8841 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/tony_mellor_ramp.mp4 The RAMP programme is a psychosocial intervention consisting of 24 sessions of group work. Service users can enter or exit at any point over a 4-12 week period. RAMP is facilitated by skilled staff with many years of experience in working with addiction. The core group programme is delivered at various sites across the region including, CDT’s (Community Drug Team), C.A.T. Teams (Community Alcohol Team) and H.M.P Manchester. Recently we have been commissioned by Stockport P.C.T. (Primary Care Trust) to provide an alcohol RAMP within G.P. surgeries. Podcasts Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT no 07:00 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, RAMP, Oldham http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8486 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/arch_opening.mp4 Ed Mitchell has always wanted something like the Archway Centre. It’s an informal café and resource centre available to any member of the public but of particular interest to those people who are concerned about their alcohol intake and need more information or help to control or cease their drinking. The centre was opened by Councillor Phil Davies who is Non Executive Director of NHS Wirral. Podcasts Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:11 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, The Archway Centre, Birkenhead http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8476 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/christmas_special_09.mp4 Ed Mitchell and George Williams introduce the Inexcess offering for the festive season. We have spoken to those in the know about what strategies we might use to avoid relapse at Christmas and have an enjoyable time. This includes words of wisdom about making sure you are occupied and the importance of a support network. We also have the opportunity to see some of the performances from the Outside Edge Theatre Company including Martin Hobbs and Cathy Walker performing extracts from My name Is Bill. We finish the film with a moving performance from Bess Cavendish who sings, “Live Your Life”. A fitting end to a busy year for Inexcess TV Podcasts Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 29:41 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Christmas Special, addiction support, relapse prevention http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8343 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/mori_poll_reactions.mp4 A new Ipsos Mori survey reveals the extent of alcohol and drug addiction. Almost six in ten people claim to know someone with an alcohol, drugs or mental health problem reveals new poll commissioned by Inexcess Television. A real measure of the extent of alcohol and drug addiction in Britain has been revealed in a new survey by Ipsos MORI for Inexcess Television - with 57% of people saying they know someone with an alcohol or drugs problem at addiction level (where addiction is classed as an obsession, compulsion, or excessive psychological dependence), or a mental health problem. The broadband station (www.inexcess.tv), which specialises in addiction and recovery, commissioned Ipsos MORI’s online omnibus survey of 1,041 people aged 16-64 to test the assertion made by many of the healthcare professionals and people interviewed by Inexcess over the last 18 months that ‘today most people know someone with a drink, drugs or mental health problem at addiction level’. Comments former BBC and ITN broadcaster, Ed Mitchell, who has just been appointed as Inexcess Editor, marking his return to television and first employment following his battle with alcohol and homelessness: “This statement keeps coming up in our discussions with healthcare professionals, so we thought we would test it. 43 per cent said a family member, friend or work colleague had an alcohol or drug addiction, that’s not binge drinking, hazardous drinking or recreational drug use, its hardcore addiction, and the figure rises to 57% when you include mental health problems which are so often either the cause or the effect of addiction.” Podcasts Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:58 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, mori poll, addiction problem, addiction problems. http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=8295 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/trevessa_lisbeth_nielsen.mp4 Trevessa meets Lisbeth Skovmand Nielsen, a world renowned practitioner of ‘Esoteric Classical Chinese Medicine’, which includes acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, counselling and soul readings as well as Tai Chi and Kum Nye, Golden Wings Chi Gong and Feng Shui Gong. Lisbeth has a unique set of skills ‘She is able to ’see’ into the internal organs and move Chi to clear blockages in the physical and energy bodies. Her training as a nurse and her own experience as a healer, add to her skills and makes what she offers dynamic. Her unique ability to deeply penetrate into the various levels of the soul will assist you in your health and personal development upon the spiritual path’. Podcasts Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 07:04 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Lisbeth Skovmand Nielsen, Chi healing, Classical Chinese Medicine http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7978 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/royal_society_medicine_ed.mp4 Ed Mitchell was invited to the Royal College of Medicine in Wimpole Street to listen to two of the leaders from the world of medicine and addiction. Dr Mark Atkinson spoke about the need not to see medicine in isolation but to combine an understanding of science, mind, body and soul. Dr Robin Lawrence talked about the role of the brain in addiction and how an understanding of the workings of the brain can help us begin to understand more about addictive behaviour. This event was hosted by Crossroads Antigua and the Addiction Recovery Foundation. Podcasts Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 07:25 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Ed Mitchell, Dr Mark Atkinson, Dr Robin Lawrence, Royal College of Medicine http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7939 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/david_mccollom_UKDWF_york_2009.mp4 David McCollom in his first report for Inexcess Tv visits the UK Drug Workers Forum, Annual National Conference 2009 in York. He speaks to some of the delegates and also got the opportunity to listen to Paul Hayes the NTA supremo talk about the future for drug workers. Podcasts Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:49 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, David McCollom, UK Drug Workers Forum, Annual National Conference 2009, York, Paul Hayes, NTA http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7927 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/holiday_relapse_prevention.mp4 Ed Mitchell, Inexcess Television’s very own Alan Whicker reports from Mauritius on the risks of relapse on holiday. Figures show that people say they drink up to three times as much as they normally do when they’re on holiday. For most there’s an automatic association between being on holiday and alcohol consumption. So for the recovering alcoholic, there’s a real risk of relapse. Ed offers some advice on how to avoid returning to drinking and get even more out of your holidays. Podcasts Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:53 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Ed Mitchell, alcohol consumption, holiday abstinence, holiday relapse, abstinence help http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7963 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/dr_taylor_interview.mp4 George hits the road for Inexcess and visits the NES (National Enhanced Service) graduation ceremony for those who have beaten their addictions and come off their medications. We here from Dr. Taylor, who talks to George about the expansion and flexibility of the NES and how it has managed to reach out and help so many. “Rather than tell people what they can have, we’re saying ‘what do you want?’” Podcasts Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 06:49 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Dr. Taylor, National Enhanced Service http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7687 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/question_time.mp4 George Williams hosts the first Inexcess Question Time. On the panel with George is Mark Gilman North West Manager of the NTA, Deirdre Boyd editor of Addiction Today and board member of ARF (the Addiction Recovery Foundation), and Ed Mitchell, previously national news broadcaster now Editor of Inexcess TV. The panel faced searching questions from an invited audience about the future of addiction, treatment and recovery and what their wishes are for 2010 - the Year of Recovery. Podcasts Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 05:04 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Mark Gilman North West Manager of the NTA, Mark Gilman, Deirdre Boyd, Addiction Recovery Foundation, Ed Mitchell http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7696 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/recovery_through_film_3.mp4 In part three of Recovery Through Film David McCollom is working with the group from Hollylodge, Pierpoint to complete the editing and design the sleeve of the DVD. Its been a twelve week course and finally the hard work is paying off as we get a glimpse of some of the film and see the production team working in the edit suite to finish the job. They’re working to a deadline as the premier is fast approaching. Some of the group talk about what the experience has been like for them and how it has helped and contributed to their recovery. Podcasts Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 05:04 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, David McCollom, Pierpoint http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7623 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/job_centre_plus_feature.mp4 Inexcess spoke to Mhairi Doyle, Frank Flood and others to find out what Jobcentre Plus can do for those people who are in need of help with drug and alcohol related issues. They were a very friendly and helpful team who do their very best (with much success) to help those people in addiction get back to work. Among the project they deliver is Progress2work. Progress2work is a service for people who are recovering from misusing drugs. It can give you the extra support you need to get back into work. Progress2work can help you to: get back into training and work, and sort out problems like your housing, or debts you might have. You choose whether or not to use Progress2work. You don’t have to be claiming benefit to get this support. Podcasts Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:21 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Jobcentre Plus, back to work, Progress2work, Mhairi Doyle, http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7492 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/091009_press_conf.mp4 Its been a very special week for Inexcess, Ed Mitchell joined us as Station Editor and we broadcast his first production, the third programme on his life following the ITV documentaries ‘Saving Ed Mitchell’ and ‘What Happened Next’. Ed revisits the places that were the backdrop to his addiction and bringing the story up to date. At the press conference we also announced our plans for ‘2010 Year of Recovery’ a campaign to raise the profile of addiction and recovery and help to dispel the myths and stigma surrounding the issue. More on 2010 soon. Ed Mitchell, Lost and Found. A new documentary on the latest steps to recovery of former BBC and ITN broadcaster, Ed Mitchell, can be seen exclusively on Inexcess TV - marking Ed’s return to television and first employment following his battle with alcohol and homelessness. In his new role as editor at Inexcess Television, Ed produced and directed his latest documentary, Ed Mitchell: Lost and Found, the third programme to be broadcast on Ed’s life story, from living as a white-collar tramp to his subsequent recovery from alcoholism. It follows the two prime-time documentaries, Saving Ed Mitchell and Ed Mitchell: What Happened Next? for ITV. Almost two years on from his last drink in December 2007, Ed revisits the places that played an important part in his homelessness and subsequent recovery in this latest mini documentary. He explains his thoughts and feelings on what happened to him and what he has learnt that might be useful to others. Ed also chats with his son, Freddie, and to his partner, Mandy, who gave up alcohol on the same day as he did. 2009 has been a turning point for Ed. His book, From Headlines to Hard Times was published to great acclaim in January, telling Ed’s candid story of how he battled the demons of alcohol and debt which led ultimately to his homelessness, and also now his return to broadcasting as editor at Inexcess.tv. Commenting on his new appointment and first programme for Inexcess Television, Ed Mitchell said: “Becoming editor of Inexcess Television is the perfect job. I’ll be able to use my thirty years in journalism, the experience of recovery from alcoholism and the trauma of homelessness to help others. I am painfully aware of what it was like to feel alone and have nowhere to turn. Inexcess Television will go some way to responding to that need.” Inexcess.tv uses the power of personal experience and techniques of television coupled with the accessibility of the internet to help anyone when drink, drugs or other excessive behaviour have become a problem in their life, or the lives of others. Podcasts Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 21:54 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Inexcess Press Conference, Ed Mitchell http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7395 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/recovery_march_feature.mp4 Putting Recovery on the world’s stage - Nearly 1000 people lined the streets of Liverpool to celebrate Recovery for the first time. “This is no longer about the problems of addiction, its about the solutions and these people prove that”. Hope is a word that many used for years, now its belief. The human faces of Recovery, real people, real lives dealing with real issues “In my search for recovery I’ve met the people who are turning their lives around, finding out what is working for them and with Inexcess we’re sharing what we’re learning” Recovery Works. Podcasts Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 19:25 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Recovery March Liverpool http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7350 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ed_launch_bbc.mp4 Former BBC and ITN broadcaster Ed Mitchell is to join Inexcess Television as Editor from October 5th 2009. Ed Mitchell was one of Europe’s leading business broadcasters for many years interviewing hundreds of top financial and political figures. He worked with some of the world’s most respected news organisations including Reuters, the BBC, ITN, Channel Four, European Business Channel (Zurich), Asia Business News (Singapore), European Business News (London) and CNBC. He was regularly on News at Ten, Budget programmes, lunchtime and breakfast television, and a well-known face in City dealing rooms. His career then took a rockier course. Redundancy, dozens of short term jobs, mounting debt problems, alcoholism, divorce and bankruptcy led to homelessness and sleeping rough on Hove seafront. A quirk of fate got him into rehab and on to the path of recovery – a story covered in the ITV documentary Saving Ed Mitchell. Commenting on his appointment, Ed Mitchell said “Becoming Editor of Inexcess Television is the perfect job. I’ll be able to use my thirty years in journalism, the experience of recovery from alcoholism and the trauma of homelessness to help others. I am painfully aware of what it was like to feel alone and have nowhere to turn. Inexcess Television will go some way to responding to that need.” Founded in March 2008 by George Williams, a successful businessman and himself a recovering alcoholic, Inexcess is about to undergo extensive expansion. This includes Ed Mitchell’s appointment, increased programme output plus external commissions for film productions on behalf of healthcare/recovery providers. There are also plans to take Inexcess around the country in 2010 for multi-media road shows hosted by top industry experts. Ed Mitchell’s first programme for Inexcess TV will be a third documentary on his homelessness and subsequent recovery. It follows the two prime-time documentaries, Saving Ed Mitchell and Ed Mitchell: What Happened Next? For ITV which attracted huge audiences. It will be available exclusively on inexcess.tv from October 9 2009. Podcasts Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 00:49 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Ed Mitchell, Saving Ed Mitchell http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7129 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/recovery_through_film_2.mp4 From Addiction to pop video’s - We join the group at Pier Point (addiction treatment centre) as they begin filming their pop video, hitting the streets for the second part of the David McCollom’s 12 week music and film course at Lytham St Anne’s. The inspirational course helps people explore their creative side, building confidence and self esteem, connecting with members of a group. This motivational film shows us the importance of personal development within recovery. Podcasts Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:50 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, David McCollom, Pier Point http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7057 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ptsd_revisited.mp4 Here, we take the opportunity to revisit the topic of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), first covered in series three. PTSD is a debilitating condition that can develop as the result of experiencing a severely traumatic event. In the above film, we explore the relationship between the disorder and its prevalence in servicemen and women returning from the frontline. Meanwhile, we also hear firsthand how PTSD can change the lives of those it affects, while examining how perceptions of the condition have changed as our understanding of it has improved. Since we last covered this topic, the number of British casualties resulting from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has increased dramatically, meaning there are sure to be more soldiers returning from active duty who will still be coming to terms with the traumas they have experienced. With this in mind, the film raises questions about how active service affects soldiers on the frontline, and what can be done to help those men and women who are forced to relive their traumas everyday due to post traumatic stress disorder… What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that can affect anyone. It is estimated to affect 5 per cent of men and 10 per cent of women and can occur at any age, including childhood. As discussed in the film, PTSD can affect servicemen and women who have seen action in war zones. However it is also prevalent in people who have been the victims of abuse, who have been involved in a near death experience, or those who have lost a loved one. The symptoms of PTSD can arise shortly after a traumatic event, or in some cases years and even decades later - depending on the nature of the individual concerned. Adults can even be diagnosed with symptoms that are linked to a traumatic experience stemming from their childhood that has not manifested itself until later life. Due to the prominence of PTSD in soldiers returning from war, it may come as no surprise that the condition was first recognised by modern medicine during the First World War, with soldiers’ memories of the trenches haunting them long after they returned home. Subsequent wars, namely the Vietnam War and the Falklands conflict, have both helped to increase our understanding of this condition and helped to formulate ways of treating it. Symptoms. Once symptoms do start to manifest, individuals typically re-experience the trigger event is some way, usually through flashbacks, nightmares and / or intrusive images or feelings. Physiologic reactions, such as palpitations, sweating, or symptoms and signs of panic, commonly occur. In order to cope with these events, the person usually attempts to avoid situations that might trigger the memories. In addition, the person may remain in a state of high arousal and become hyper-vigilant, irritable, and increasingly likely to startle. In some cases, the person may develop a numbing of the senses as a defence against the intolerable reliving of the emotional trauma. Sadly, if not recognized and treated, these symptoms have been shown to increase the risk of social isolation, job loss, divorce, illness, drug use, alcoholism and even suicide. A normal reaction to an abnormal event. If you suspect that you or a loved one has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s important to seek help right away. The sooner PTSD is confronted, the easier it is to overcome. If you’re reluctant to seek help, keep in mind that PTSD is not a sign of weakness, and the only way to overcome it is to confront what happened to you and learn to accept it as a part of your past. This process is much easier with the guidance and support of an experienced therapist or doctor. It’s only natural to want to avoid painful memories and feelings. But if you try to numb yourself and push your memories away, post-traumatic stress disorder will only get worse. The memories at the source of the trauma will not fade completely – they emerge under stress or whenever you let down your guard – and trying to do so is exhausting. The avoidance will ultimately harm your relationships, your ability to function, and the quality of your life. Help is at hand. Treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder relieves symptoms by helping you deal with the trauma you’ve experienced. Rather than avoiding the trauma and any reminder of it, you’ll be encouraged in treatment to recall and process the emotions and sensations you felt during the original event. In addition to offering an outlet for emotions you’ve been bottling up, treatment for PTSD will also help restore your sense of control and reduce the powerful hold the memory of the trauma has on your life. There are a number of therapies available that can relieve the symptoms of PTSD, including a multitude of different counselling techniques and medication. The support of family and friends is also proven to be a valuable factor in helping sufferers come to terms with their trauma. As everyone is unique, so will be your path to recovery. The sooner the symptoms are addressed the better, and it is recommended that those experiencing PTSD should seek the help of a doctor as soon as possible. For further advice on post traumatic stress disorder; its symptoms and avenues of treatment, please visit the NHS PTSD advice webpage, or if you believe you are suffering from the condition, seek the advice of your GP, who will be able to recommend the best course of action for you. Podcasts Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 03:07 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, war, Iraq, gulf, veteran, soldier http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6976 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/prisons_revisited.mp4 Prison turning offenders into drug addicts - Illegal drugs are so widespread in prison that more inmates are leaving with an addiction to a substance than when they initially arrived. Overcrowding and staff shortages mean that prisoners are forced to spend an increasing amount of time confined to their cell. As a result many are turning to drugs such as heroin, cocaine and cannabis to relieve their boredom and as a source of distraction. An investigation in February 2009 from one such prison, Craiginches in Aberdeen, revealed that 79 per cent of prisoners tested positive for drugs in random tests, however this figure falls to 67 per cent when inmates are tested on release. The report shows that Aberdeen has the highest rate of prisoners failing drug tests when they are freed, frequently testing positive for cannabis, benzodiazepines such as Valium, heroin and other opiates, and methadone. Drugs are so rife in prisons, it seems that people both inside and outside of prison are finding more creative ways to smuggle in drugs such as heroin. One former inmate, who would prefer his identity to remain anonymous, told how he had heroin brought in by visitors, delivered to him through the post where it was stitched into clothes or stuck into an ‘I Love You’ card between the peeled back sheets of the card. He would often carry his heroin in his anus to avoid detection but was found positive on a number of occasions through random drug testing and an extra 14 days were added to his sentence. He says: “Prison is like a little community. You see the same faces in and out and we all seem to get on the heroin. It’s all about the drugs.” Prison Overcrowding. Since 1997, the prison population has increased by almost 25,000 people, which may in part be due to governments own addiction to imprisonment. However such claims of ‘overcrowding’ are often blamed on those with an addiction to illegal substances and the medias portrayals of a stereotypical drug user who will go to any lengths to feed their addiction and do almost anything to achieve their next ‘hit’. It comes as no surprise then that as the number of prison inmates reached a record high that the news and media turn their attention to drug users in order to attribute a degree of blame and reasoning behind such figures. The most recent figures released by the HM Prison Service reveal that the total number of inmates at the week ending 21st August 2009 totalled 84,139; a new record high. What is being done? The Prison Service has stated that they are trying to tackle the extensive availability of drugs in prison and are committed to the rehabilitation of drug using prisoners. Every prison has a ‘CARAT’ programme, which stands for counselling, assessment, referral, advice and throughcare. This programme means that every person entering the prison service with a drug problem is assessed and allocated a ‘CARAT worker’ who coordinate their care and provide support, basic information about drugs, their effects and ways to reduce harm and aid those prisoners who want to give up or cut down on their misusing. ‘CARAT workers’ also refer a prisoner to a drug treatment rehabilitation programme and detoxification which is perhaps most valuable when a person is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Podcasts Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:13 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, prison, CARAT, detoxification http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6917 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/intuitive_recovery_introduction.mp4 Inexcess recently caught up with Peter Bentley the founder of Intuitive Recovery. Peter told us about the progress of Intuitive Recovery over the past 4 years and how it has grown from a few people in a room trying new ideas, to an accomplished, accredited course. Both Peter and Intuitive Recovery as a course have a unique approach and outlook on abstinence and recovery, which has reaped great rewards with over 80% of enrolled clients completing the course last year, and over 45% of graduated clients maintaining or achieving abstinence after the course has finished. Intuitive Recovery is a true success story in the field of addiction treatment and recovery and is widely commissioned across the North West Treatment Sysem. They are now in the process of delivering their unique course via the web and mobile technologies. Podcasts Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 06:31 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Intuitive Recovery, Peter Bentley http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6882 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/dave_mccollom_video_class1.mp4 We visited Pierpoint House in St.Annes-on-Sea, to meet up with David McCollom who is running a creative media course for people in treatment for addiction. The course runs for ten weeks and forms part of their structured therapeutic programme. The course aims to be very public facing in an attempt to engage the local community. David McCollom who was a guest on a previous Inexcess Show, if you’ve not seen it please check it out - David’s is a story to bring hope in the darkest moments. Podcasts Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 06:37 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, David McCollom, Pierpoint House http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6849 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/south_coast_hope_farm.mp4 Inexcess was privileged to be invited to the Hope Farm Open Day in Littlehampton, West Sussex. This is a project that brings together fighting homelessness and its associated problems with regeneration of a derelict building and land. Littlehampton is a friendly, picturesque town, one of those hidden secrets of the UK. If you’re not looking for the signs of homelessness or vulnerable people you would be forgiven for thinking homelessness and connected problems must be in the bigger cities on the south coast. The Hope Farm Project brings together two major forces for good – HOMElink and Skills in Partnership. At the heart of the project is the need to provide support and training to homeless people including help to find recovery from alcohol and substance misuse. Users of the project will help to renovate a derelict nursery and its surrounding land and then staff the new project including; a restaurant, farm, craft and plant shop, training and education centre, specialist herb growing centre and local artists gallery. Along the way the service users will gain in confidence, take part in training and be offered the opportunity to gain qualifications that should lead onto employment and a fresh start. We were able to speak to Tony Moran of HOMElink and Ray Collom and Paul Woodcock of Skills in Partnership. They tell us where the idea for the project came from and how it is being pulled together and built. We were also able to speak to Paul and Dawn who have been involved in the the project and who have benefited from the development. This project is making great progress on the south coast and we hope to revisit it in the near future to see how things are progressing and hopefully to catch up with Dawn and Paul. It would be great to think that this sort of regeneration and recovery for individuals and communities could be seen in other areas of the country. If you have similar projects and stories please get in touch. Podcasts Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 06:29 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Hope Farm, Littlehampton, HOMElink http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6824 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ronnie_purslow_2.mp4 Part two of our film with Ronnie covers the weekend workshop he delivered at Sharp, Liverpool. We speak with Ronnie who led the weekend, Jacquie Johnson-Lynch who was one of the weekend assistants and three participants on the workshop. Ronnie has written these words to provide background to himself and the weekend and Jacquie has added her thoughts: In early 2005 I created Innerlight now known as Heartstream. I lead workshops and trainings which integrate all I have learnt through my journey of the last 9 years. I work extensively with, Breathwork and Family Constellations. I have studied around the world with such teachers as Bert Hellinger (Family Constellations) and Leonard Orr (Integrated Breathwork/Re-Birthing) and Duane O’Kane (Transpersonal sychotherapy/ACIM). Nearly 3 years ago, through training with Duane O’Kane (a transpersonal psychotherapist in Vancouver, Canada) I met Jacquie Johnston-Lynch the Head of Service at SHARP Liverpool. She too was in recovery and continuing her personal and professional development with transpersonal and spiritual Leadership Training. Jacquie says, “After getting to know Ronnie I could see his mode of facilitating and leading workshops really had something to offer the recovering community. We really wanted to bring his work to the treatment centre but we had to clearly weigh up the risks. The work can be anxiety raising in itself. It creates and uncovers the very feelings that clients had self soothed with heroin, alcohol, crack, cocaine, marijuana etc. We had to be sure that we weren’t setting up a whole load of relapse triggers, when what in effect we were wanting to do was strengthen, deepen and increase capacity for change and growth in recovery. Eventually we came to an agreement that we would pilot a weekend called SOUL RECOVERY with clients who had graduated treatment and/or had at least 15 weeks clean and sober. Each client who wanted to attend had to have a brief session with me so that I could make them aware of what it was they were putting themselves forward for. I would also liaise with their focal counsellor or the continuing care worker to ascertain how robust they were currently presenting as within the project. We have now held 4 weekend workshops and are in the process of planning more for 2008. As yet, we don’t have empirical evidence to validate the efficacy of the work, but we are keeping on-going records and longer term evaluations. There has become a core group of clients who are clearly seen as ‘stepping up’ their recovery and having their emotional and spiritual development come in to alignment with their physical and cognitive well being. Some of the workshop participants have now got two or three years cleantime and are being supported to practically ‘assist’ on the workshops. Hellinger’s work of Family Constellations calls for “representatives” and this is met through the work of the assistants team.” Jacquie and I both have personal experience of the work and been trained in our respective areas and used this to make informed and calculated choices about what might work. By trusting the clients thirst for change and working at the level of willingness and strength they have, we have created a rich and powerful workshop which has brought many struggling addicts in early recovery to life again. By opening up the ‘inner field’ of the person in a group environment supports clients to understand themselves and each other on a deeper level. As we do this we can uncover feelings which have long been buried and these are not just sadness, guilt and pain. We also support happiness, joy and peace and the focus is really on uncovering more life force. To learn the lessons from our past, celebrate who we are and get excited about where we are going. Give the already inspired recovering addict more strength to pursue their dreams. To support addicts to redirect all the determination, focus and passion they used in active addiction in a more positive way. As the facilitator I have to be sensitive to each client’s needs and abilities and respect the pace at which they wish to work. Addressing family issues helping clients connect with their feelings and looking at what is needed for each individual. We never know what will be in the room but I am ready to work with the client as far as they are willing to go. Everything we do is an invite but as time goes on people show more and more willingness. I have no intention of making addicts small and no intention to take them further than they can go. I just have a passion to support the people I love, to have a more love and hope filled recovery. I love supporting extraordinary people with an extraordinary past, live an extraordinary recovery. Podcasts Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 07:21 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Ronnie Purslow, Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust, RAPT http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6811 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ronnie_purslow_1.mp4 Ronnie Purslow is a remarkable man. From drinking at 12 and locked up at 13 Ronnie’s is a story of fighting authority, in what ever form, and eventually fighting himself. From being excluded by society Ronnie was also excluded in the prison system until the day he was confronted by his two sons – that is when he new he had to change. With the help of Rapt (Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust) he turned things around and was able to move on in his life. Ronnie was in Liverpool to deliver a Family Constellations workshop and took the time to talk to Inexcess TV. This is the first part of that interview where Ronnie talks with passion about his life, his family, prison and his recovery. Podcasts Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 06:57 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, Ronnie Purslow, Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust, RAPT http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6805 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/uk_advocates_2.mp4 Bob Beckett, the founder of UK Advocates and a recovering alcoholic of 22 years, helped open the original Nottingham Priory in 1989 and has acted as an advisor on alcohol treatment both in the UK and the US for the past 20 years. In part two of the interview with George, Bob talks candidly about his journey and battle with alcohol addiction. His account of a full and successful life is warm, witty and enlightening. We hear of dancing in the Houses of Parliament and how to refuse a drink from the captain of a cruise liner. All good stuff! Podcasts Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 20:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, UK Advocates, Bob Beckett http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6762 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/uk_advocates.mp4 In the first of our two part interview with Bob Beckett, the founder of UK Advocates, Bob talks about the organisation and how UK Advocates has sought a leading London counsel’s opinion on possible legal action on the grounds of medical negligence regarding the lack of, or haphazard nature, of individual PCTs treatment provision and the legality of encouraging alcoholics or potential alcoholics to continue drinking, albeit at lower levels, without first undergoing a liver biopsy. UK Advocates’ counsel has also been asked for opinion on the possibility of administrative failure by PCTs on the grounds that they fail to offer general practitioners abstinence-based treatment options, and also whether there is a basic abuse of individual human rights when alcohol dependants are denied access to appropriate, abstinence-centred care as recognised by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations. Podcasts Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 19:50 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, UK Advocates, Bob Beckett http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6743 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/nhs_innovators.mp4 June the 25th saw the first meeting of the Fly Higher event hosted by the Hope Street Centre. This is a networking group of like minded people working in the NHS and associated fields. Inexcess TV’s George Williams was invited as a guest speaker along side Tom Kirkwood of Trust The Process and Mandy Wearne, Director, Inspiration North West at the NHS. There was much talk of creating change. Mandy Wearne talked about the need for innovation in the NHS and Tom and George chimed in with glimpses into the world of addiction, treatment and recovery. It was revealed by Tom that in the USA addiction has been acknowledged as the number 1 health care issue. It was good to see such a lot of people supporting the new venture. Podcasts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 05:09 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drugs, Addiction, Mental health, NHS Innovators http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6593 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/stuart_honor.mp4 George takes some time out after the Trust the Process Open Day to talk with Stuart Honor from Hidden Populations Research Limited. Stuart Talks about the ‘road in’ to addiction and the social factors he has discovered through research that lead to addiction. We hear of familiar problems but with a new approach, Stuart has a ‘method acting’ approach to research. He believes that recovery and help should inclusive of all aspects of peoples lives, from abstinence and spiritual wealth to jobs and family, making people into ‘community assets’ rather than burdens. Podcasts Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 10:22 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Stuart Honor, Trust The Process http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6498 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ttp_open_day.mp4 Celebrating Recovery – Families, probation and work. Tom Kirkwood and Amanda Finch of Trust The Process invited Inexcess to their open day as part of National Tackling Drugs Week. George was privileged to chair a discussion celebrating some of the progress and achievements made by TTP. On the panel were graduates of TTP along with a family therapist, a mother and a probation worker. The panel and the audience contributed to an emotional and revealing session. Podcasts Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 46:26 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, National Tackling Drugs Week, Trust The Process http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6523 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/county_showcase_2.mp4 There was a sting in the tale for the delegates at the Lancashire show case event. As Tom Woodcock began to deliver his final presentation about statistics a commotion broke out at the back of the room. Heads turned and Paul Ward was shouting, “What about the people behind the statistics.” As Mark Gilman said what followed was “one of the most amazing pieces of recovery oriented theatre I’ve seen.” Paul had been working with Motionloco, a group of graduate actors who, with directors Terence Mann and Helen Tolson, produced a piece of story telling that is both personal and emotionally charged. Paul’s Story really does highlight the people behind the statistics. Podcasts Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 16:48 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, National Tackling Drugs Week http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6506 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/county_showcase_1.mp4 As part of National Tackling Drugs Week we found ourselves at Preston North End’s football stadium to witness Lancashire Drug and Alcohol Action Team’s County Showcase. There was an expectant audience of people from across the county to listen to words of wisdom from Gail Porter, Mark Gilman and Mark Hindle. The event was hosted by Tom Woodcock and highlighted the progress that has been made over the recent past. This event touched on the importance of recovery as part of the services delivered in Lancashire and there seemed to be a real impetus to move forward that was summed up in the words of Mark Gilman, NTA Regional Manger. There was also a piece of cleverly staged drama that will be featured in part two of our visit to Preston. Podcasts Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 09:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, National Tackling Drugs Week http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6492 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/candle_vigil.mp4 Friend of Inexcess TV and local film maker Chase Johnston-Lynch has given us special access to a film he produced at the Candlelight Vigil for Those Lost to Addiction and Alcoholism. The 2nd Merseyside candlelight vigil and remembrance event took place at the Plaza, Metropolitan Cathedral, Mount Pleasant in Liverpool. The event, which was presented by SHARP Liverpool, was a time to remember those lost to addiction and alcoholism. The evening consisted of music, readings, personal testimonies, and a remembrance roll-call. Jacquie Johnston-Lynch, Head of Service at SHARP says, “What we wanted to achieve by having a vigil, was not only the remembrance of those people that have died through their addiction and alcoholism, but also to remember that these people were human beings, someone’s, brother, sister, mother, daughter or son.” Podcasts Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 05:09 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, candlelight vigil http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5461 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/randy_interview.mp4 Click above to see Randy Polidan of Hazelden in conversation with Inexcess host George Williams. Randy discusses with George the role of Hazelden, their many far reaching faculties, their use of the 12 step programme and what changes he would like to see in the world of recovery. Hazelden is for individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction to alcohol and other drugs, Hazelden helps people transform their lives by providing the best addiction treatment and recovery services as well as education, research, and publishing products available today. Since its 1949 founding in a Minnesota lakeside farmhouse, Hazelden has grown into one of the world’s largest and most respected private not-for-profit alcohol and drug addiction treatment centres. Thousands from every state and more than 40 countries have turned to Hazelden for quality care and expertise on addiction and recovery issues. Our dream is the same as our founders - helping alcoholics and addicts in their recovery. Podcasts Fri, 01 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 15:33 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Randy Polidan http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5443 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_trailer.mp4 The 6th UK/European Symposium on Addictive Disorders is Europe’s largest conference on addiction treatment taking place at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London during 14, 15 and 16 May 2009 and Inexcess will be there to cover it all! We are proud to announce that Inexcess TV will be working along side Addiction Today and ARF to bring you coverage of the conference that will be dealing with effective approaches to intervention, treatment and recovery. We will be filming key presentations featuring international expertise at this unique multidisciplinary event. We will also be conducting interviews with some of the key speakers and capturing the atmosphere and excitement of this fantastic gathering from around the globe. Speakers to include: Lauren Booth, Proffesor Carlton Erickson, Mark Gillman, Kathy Gyngell, Brion Iddon MP and Christopher Kennedy Lawford and Andrea Grubb-Barthwell. Podcasts Fri, 01 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 00:34 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, UKESAD http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4934 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/symposium_promo.mp4 The 6th UK/European Symposium on Addictive Disorders is Europe’s largest conference on addiction treatment taking place at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London during 14, 15 and 16 May 2009. We are proud to announce that Inexcess TV will be working along side Addiction Today and ARF to bring you coverage of the conference that will be dealing with effective approaches to intervention, treatment and recovery. We will be filming key presentations featuring international expertise at this unique multidisciplinary event. We will also be conducting interviews with some of the key speakers and capturing the atmosphere and excitement of this fantastic gathering from around the globe. Amogst others we are hoping to catch up with Lauren Booth, Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Kathy Gyngell and Andrea Grubb-Barthwell. Podcasts Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 03:17 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Deirdre Boyd, UKESAD http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4679 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/mark_gillman_interview.mp4 The 2nd Northwest Recovering Communities Conference, Hosted by Acorn Treatment and Housing. Inexcess took the opportunity to look in at the 2nd Northwest Recovering Communities Conference at Stockport Town Hall… and we were blown away. The very grand main hall was bursting to the seams with nearly four hundred delegates from around the northwest. It was a vibrant and exciting gathering where delegates got the opportunity to hear key speakers talk about their organisations and stories of recovery and hope. There was a real sense of community and everyone pulling together and people were busy networking and sharing stories. The afternoon started with an address by Northwest NTA supremo Mark Gilman. George Williams of Inexcess.TV caught up with Mark to talk about the conference and get some thoughts on recovery. We are lucky to have Mark Gilman as a guest on the next series of Inexcess where he will be talking about the NTA, the projects across the region, what’s new and what the future holds for the addiction/recovery sector. Podcasts Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 03:48 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Mark Gilman, NTA http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7832 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/share_service_users.mp4 This is the first in a series of discussions involving service users, service providers, service managers and commissioners of services. Ed Mitchell chairs a share between six service users who are at various stages of recovery. Our contributors have a wealth of experience of both residential and day care rehab services. Under discussion are methods of referral, different types of therapy and suggestions as to how the services might be improved in the future - what works and what doesn’t. Podcasts Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 60:48 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, share, group discussion http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=3074 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/duane_interview.mp4 Inexcess.tv’s first international guest in conversation with George Williams. In his search for recovery George Williams is speaking to people in active addiction, people in recovery and those people who have developed strategies to deal with addiction and recovery and have built a frame work of positive ways to live in the 21st century. Duane O’Kane is one of those people. With Catherine O’Kane he founded Clearmind as “a company offering innovative educational and psychotherapeutic programs using an experiential spiritual/transpersonal paradigm.” Well, that’s what the web site says. In reality Duane has a deep understanding of relationships and ways of living in a modern high pressure world. In this film Duane and George range over many issues and topics that have an impact on modern relationships and behaviours. From fears, feelings and emotions to the role of childhood experiences and events ultimately this conversation is in search of why we are how we are and what got us to this point. George says, “It was a privilege to spend an hour in Duane’s company. He is a man with huge experience and insight that cannot help but at the very least make you reconsider your relationships and perhaps begin to change them for the better.” Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 59:08 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, behaviour, relationships, psychotherapeutic, Clearmind, Duane O'Kane http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2774 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/tesco_special.mp4 George and Trevessa’s covert operation took them to a leading supermarket to see for themselves how alcohol is displayed and sold. With £50 to spend on alcohol and £50 to spend on food it very quickly became obvious that £50 will buy you an awful lot of booze but not very much healthy and nutritional food. See for yourself and then tell us your thoughts on the pricing and display of alcohol in your local supermarket. Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 07:08 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Tesco, Booze, Health Food http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1116 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/sally_williams_interview.mp4 Sally Williams is a recovering alcoholic; she is not a recovered alcoholic because there is no such thing. Once you are an alcoholic you’re an alcoholic for life, even if you have a period of not drinking be it three weeks or three years. Sally Williams is a care coordinator whose life was nearly ruined by alcohol addiction, here you can see Jonathans full interview with Sally and her amazing story of how she turned her life around. Podcasts Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 24:08 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Sally Williams http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1068 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/beat_the_booze_40min.mp4 During the pilot series of Inexcess, Edmund and Helen Tirbutt, authors of the highly acclaimed book, ‘Beat the Booze’ appeared on the show. Together with George they have put together this 40 minutes of help and advice. Podcasts Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 42:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Beat the Booze http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7201 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/recovery_march_2009_trailer.mp4 Putting Recovery on the worlds stage - Nearly 1000 people lined the streets of Liverpool to celebrate Recovery for the first time. “This is no longer about the problems of addiction, its about the solutions and these people prove that”. Hope is a word that many used for years, now it’s belief. Stay tuned for more on the Recovery March 2009, here on Inexcess.tv Podcasts Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 01:52 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Focus Group http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=7167 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/090918_recovery_march.mp4 Inexcess TV spoke to Jacquie Johnson-Lynch about the UK’s first Recovery March that is taking place on Saturday 26th September 2009. The March starts at St George’s Hall in Liverpool at 6.00pm and there will also be a concert at 8.00pm organised by the Spider project at the Liverpool Lighthouse in Walton (about 10mins by car from the end of the march route). It’s important to register the for the event and the organisers are encouraging people to bring banners and flags and to wear something purple or yellow. There are already over 500 people committed to the march so it should be a fantastic opportunity to take part in this momentous event. As Mark Gilman, NTA NW Regional Director says, “There is a recovery revolution happening in Liverpool.” Podcasts Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 03:01 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Focus Group http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6532 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/share_manc_2.mp4 In Part two of our visit to the Manchester Alcohol and Drugs Carers’ Focus Group the discussion develops and covers a wide range of issues including what developments are needed for the future. The group is a mixture of carers and people who are in recovery. You can contact them on 0161 947 0952 or contact Carol Connell by email on connell-c@hotmail.co.uk Podcasts Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 44:31 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Manchester, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Focus Group http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6455 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/share_manc_1.mp4 Inexcess were privileged to be invited to a meeting of the Manchester Carers’ Group. The group was formed by Carol Connell who is a living example of how community activism can help contribute towards the support of families and carers who are living with addiction. George joined the group and talked to the ‘real’ experts of addiction, treatment and recovery. They know what it is like to live with addiction and have strong views on how we might continue to tackle the problems. The group is a mixture of carers and people who are in recovery. You can contact them on 0161 947 0952 or contact Carol Connell by email on connell-c@hotmail.co.uk Podcasts Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 30:28 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Manchester, Alcohol, Drugs, Carers, Focus Group http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6480 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_david_burrowes.mp4 David Burrowes spoke at UKESAD outlining his own perception of the political context of addiction, treatment and recovery. He is Shadow Minister for Justice and Member of Parliament for Enfield, Southgate, after a career as a solicitor specialising in criminal law. He was a member of the Public Administration Select Committee and has served on several Select Committees. He is particularly interested in the policy areas of drugs and alcohol, the criminal justice system, family policy, international human rights and the voluntary sector. David spent 18 months as deputy chairman of the Conservative Social Justice Policy Group's Addictions Working Party. This group took evidence from those who work in addiction treatment or have been addicts themselves. Podcasts Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 16:45 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, David Burrowes MP, politics of addiction http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6450 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_johnny_graaff.mp4 George is joined at UKESAD by our first ever South African guest, Johnny Graaff, of Montrose Place which specialises in the treatment of addiction, chemical dependence, and compulsive behaviours. Johnny talks about eating disorders and the environmental factors, such as the media, that can effect people and push them towards compulsive behaviours. Podcasts Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 06:01 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Johnny Graaff, Montrose Place http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6433 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_brendan_georgeson.mp4 Brendan Georgeson from St James Priory Project Bristol, talks to George about his specialty in dual diagnosis, the institutionalisation of patients and his role at St. James’ where they are focused on treating homeless addicts by engaging with the psychiatric community and mental health services. Brendan speaks Frankly about his pro active views on the future of recovery and treatment. Its another great interview that’s not to be missed! Podcasts Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 12:52 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Brendan Georgeson, Dual Diagnosis http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6420 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_robin_lawrence.mp4 Dr. Robin Lawrence talks to George about his own learning curve towards treating addiction. The connection between human behaviour and clinical addiction is intrinsic, and Dr. Robin breaks down and simplifies the emotional processes that drive us and our behaviours. He has a great practical angle on treatment and recovery that I’m sure many will recognise in their own lives. Podcasts Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 15:35 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Robin Lawrence Interview, treating addiction http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6376 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_phillip_ester.mp4 Esther is the family practitioner for Drugs and Homeless Initiative, a service provider for South Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Service and Philip is head of family programmes at the Nelson Trust in Gloucestershire. They spoke about the role of confidentiality and the need to work in harmony. Podcasts Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 10:03 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Esther Harris, Philip Trenchard http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6359 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_ed_mitchel.mp4 George talks to Ed Mitchell, the ex-ITN presenter and subject of the documentary Saving Ed Mitchell. Ed’s story is one of alcoholism, homelessness, bankruptcy, divorce and ultimately recovery. The documentary shown in January of 2008 was the beginning of Eds journey to recovery. He describes the experience of bearing his soul on camera, as one of relief and freedom, through the documentary he managed to shed the burdens that had stopped him moving forward and regaining his life. Being thrust back into the public eye, Ed left behind the shame and anonymity that had haunted him on the streets and began to make steps towards recovery. It’s a great interview, Ed shares many insights into his recovery, the thoughts and processes he has been through and how he is living life today. Ed’s book, Headlines To Hard Times, is now available and recounts his story and journey and is available from Amazon and all good book stores. Podcasts Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 30:58 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Ed Mitchell, ITN, reporter http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6333 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_nick_and_kirby.mp4 On the last day of UKESAD we invited Nick Barton and Kirby Gregory into our studio to talk about their presentation on Thursday that was titled What’s culture got to do with it? Nick Barton is CEO of Action on Addiction, and a founding member and trustee of the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction. He was a member of the Independent Healthcare Association’s Mental Health Committee and was a trustee of the Nelson Trust. He has developed substance-misuse training to industry, provided consultancy to set up treatment centres abroad, and advised government agencies. Nick holds a MA in clinical psychology. Kirby Gregory is director of client services for Action on Addiction, working with both state and private-sector markets. He has extensive experience developing addiction-treatment services and their staff, having also worked in first- and second-stage residential treatment centres, as a counsellor, supervisor and manager. He trained as a counsellor at Clouds, to postgraduate diploma level and is a UKDP-registered cognitive analytic psychotherapist and supervisor. Podcasts Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 19:01 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Nick Barton and Kirby Gregory http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6227 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_jeff_wilbee.mp4 Johan Sorensen, one of the organisers of UKESAD, joins George on the set, to talk about the aims of the symposium and its achievements to date. It’s been a sharing of many different ideas and unique approaches to the big issues; dual and multiple diagnosis, family intervention, awareness and image and so much more… Podcasts Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 15:13 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Jeff Wilbee, Residential rehab http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6166 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_larry_ashly.mp4 Johan Sorensen, one of the organisers of UKESAD, joins George on the set, to talk about the aims of the symposium and its achievements to date. It’s been a sharing of many different ideas and unique approaches to the big issues; dual and multiple diagnosis, family intervention, awareness and image and so much more… Podcasts Fri, 29 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 07:10 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Larry Ashley, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6165 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_johan_sorensen.mp4 Johan Sorensen, one of the organisers of UKESAD, joins George on the set, to talk about the aims of the symposium and its achievements to date. It’s been a sharing of many different ideas and unique approaches to the big issues; dual and multiple diagnosis, family intervention, awareness and image and so much more… Podcasts Fri, 29 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 15:03 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Johan Sorensen, UKESAD http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6123 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_jack_kuo.mp4 Jack Kuo joins George to talk about gaming and process addiction. Such addictions are a much bigger issue than many give credence to and they share many of the behaviour symptoms seen in alcohol and drug addiction. It’s a growing problem that is now being recognised in the pubic domain, and as such, help is becoming available. Podcasts Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:41 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, Jack Kuo, Gaming Addiction http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6119 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_david_rosenbloom.mp4 George talks to Prof. David Rosenbloom at UKESAD about the political landscape and how it impacts upon progress in treatment and recovery. We hear how public policy can help so many with simple broad strokes, yet regularly falls short of the mark. It’s a great interview from UKESAD with some fascinating insights. Podcasts Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 16:16 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, politics, Prof. David Rosenbloom http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6103 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_john_freil.mp4 John Friel joins George at UKESAD and talks about his book ‘The 7 Best Things (Happy) Couples Do’ and the issues that it deals with. Family is such an important issue for many in recovery and this is a great interview full of insight into relationships and how we live and interact with those around us. Podcasts Wed, 27 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 14:59 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental health, John Friel, Author: The 7 Best Things (Happy) Couples Do http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6097 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_prof_roger_weiss.mp4 George catches up with Prof. Roger Weiss. The professor has developed a treatment for people with bi polar psychiatric disorder; people suffering with the disorder are seven times more likely to have a substance abuse problem than those who don’t have it. The professor believes that a similar recovery process for both issues is the key to successful treatment and recovery. Podcasts Wed, 27 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:41 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Mental health, Prof. Roger Weiss, Bi Polar, Substance Abuse http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6058 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_robert_johnson.mp4 Dr Robert Johnson was at UKESAD and made a huge impact with his presentation called Changing Hearts, Minds and Behaviour. We were lucky enough to catch up with Dr Johnson before he returned to the US and he shared some thoughts with George. Podcasts Tue, 26 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 16:41 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Robert Johnson http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=6023 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_louis_baxter.mp4 We first saw Dr Louis Baxter in the Houses of Parliament where he was addressing the All Parliamentary Party Committee on Drug abuse. He made a presentation at UKESAD speaking about the role of doctors in addiction and recovery. He is president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and spoke to Inexcess about his role and the way addiction is treated by the medical profession. Podcasts Tue, 26 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:01 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Louis Baxter http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5991 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_david_charkham_jimmy_page.mp4 Inexcess spoke to Outside Edge Theatre board member and therapist David Charkham and Outside Edge Patron Jimmy Page. They spoke about the creation of the theatre company and why they became involved. Both men talk about the success of using drama as a way of connecting with people and helping to communicate the issues and emotions around addiction, treatment and recovery. David Charkham is a therapist who developed his Skills for Life Programme 20 years ago. Life Skills Groups and One to One Sessions enable clients with drug and alcohol dependencies to prepare for the post detox transition from the controlled environment of inpatient settings to the outside world, giving clients the skills to deal with and identify triggers that may threaten their recovery. David also provides sobriety coaching on a 1:1 basis. Having led one of the most successful cultural phenomenon of the 20th century - Led Zeppelin - Jimmy Page know about the power of artistic endeavour. He says - ‘I am delighted and proud to be a supporter of The Outside Edge Theatre Company. They manage, under the guidance of Phil Fox, to produce artistically excellent work that challenges and entertains audiences at the same time as making a real difference. They demonstrate the very real capacity of live performance to positively transform shattered lives. Edge’s work with addicts - and the ways in which their performances awaken audiences and provoke debate - is quite simply stunning’. Podcasts Fri, 22 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 04:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, david Charkham, Jimmy Page http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5979 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_phil_mark.mp4 Following the successful performance of Broken Glass by the Outside Edge Theatre Company George took some time to speak to Creative Director Phil Fox and Actor Mark Ogilvie about the drama, how it came about and what it takes to produce a performance of such emotional energy and intensity. Both men are in recovery and share with us some of their journey. Podcasts Fri, 22 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 14:19 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5982 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_outside_edge_broken_glass.mp4 Broken Glass is an intense study of dual diagnosis, where people are affected by a mental illness and an addiction problem. It’s a harrowing, heart felt piece of work that is also full of hope, warmth and a real sense of humour. The drama provoked many issues that were then discussed in a workshop led by Phil. Podcasts Fri, 22 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 35:51 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5963 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_jane_eiger_mintz.mp4 Jane is a board member of the Association of Intervention Specialists. Her areas of competency include crisis intervention strategies for both the addicted and behavioural-health populations and special populations that include process addictions such as eating disorders, sexual compulsivity, gambling and financial disorders, internet gaming, shopping/hoarding and love addictions. Jane’s special training involved working with female clients with complex trauma, dual diagnosis, legal and lifestyle issues. Podcasts Thu, 21 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 11:07 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5955 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_john_southworth.mp4 John has been involved in the field of chemical dependence for over 20 years. He served on the Board of Directors for the Federation of State Physicians Health Programs under the auspices of the AMA and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Intervention Specialists. He has been the Coordinator of the Physician Recovery Network since 1993 as contracted with the Idaho Medical Association and Board of Medicine. He is also contracted with the Idaho State Board of Nursing, Board of Dentistry, and State Bar Association for similar recovery programs. Recently John was appointed to the Governor’s Criminal Justice Commission to help advise the legislature in matters of addiction. John also serves as a consultant for several treatment facilities, facilitates interventions world-wide, coordinates client’s recovery treatment, and provides post-treatment monitoring services. Podcasts Thu, 21 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 21:27 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5911 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_ckl_journey.mp4 All people in recovery have the story of their journey. Christopher shares his with us and demonstrates that addiction does not discriminate between wealth and poverty, addiction is classless and ravages you in just the same way even when you are priviliged and wealthy. You can be the nephew of the most powerful man on the planet and it will still come and get you. When it does the personal cost is similar. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and a Masters Certification in Clinical Psychology from Harvard Medical School. Christopher is the son of actor Peter Lawford and Patricia “Pat” Kennedy. He is a nephew of John F. Kennedy, and cousin-in-law of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Christopher’s journey is told with great passion and humility along with humour, and it’s the kind of anecdote that only comes with being a Kennedy – not everyone was taught to do the twist by Marilyn Monroe. An incredible story that’s not to be missed! Podcasts Wed, 20 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 28:29 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5909 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_ckl_stats.mp4 Christopher began his presentation with a whirlwind tour of the state of addiction and recovery in the US. We hear all the relevant statistics and find out about where the dollars are being spent along with the political dimension in America. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and a Masters Certification in Clinical Psychology from Harvard Medical School. Christopher is the son of actor Peter Lawford and Patricia “Pat” Kennedy. He is a nephew of John F. Kennedy, and cousin-in-law of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Podcasts Wed, 20 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 12:56 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5903 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_ckl_interview.mp4 George speaks to Christopher Kennedy Lawford. Christopher has worked extensively in Hollywood as an actor, lawyer, executive and producer, and his first book, Symptoms of Withdrawal was a New York Times best-seller – his second book, Moments of Clarity, has just been published. He is currently a public advocacy consultant with Caron treatment centres, a leading non-profit provider of addiction treatment. He raises awareness about addiction and long-term recovery by sharing his experience, strength and hope with clinicians, educators, families and professionals. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and a Masters Certification in Clinical Psychology from Harvard Medical School. Christopher is the son of actor Peter Lawford and Patricia “Pat” Kennedy. He is a nephew of John F. Kennedy, and cousin-in-law of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Podcasts Wed, 20 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 17:18 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5855 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_michael_cartwright.mp4 George is in conversation with Foundations Recovery Network founder, Michael Cartwright. Michael shares his own journey through recovery and how he came to start the Foundations Recovery Network. We also hear about the differences between recovery in America and Britain, particularly how the United States are leading the way in many areas; as early as 1995 Michael had already begun tackling the problem of dual diagnosis, with simultaneous treatment of one or more problems. It’s inspiring to hear of the success he has seen through this approach. Podcasts Tue, 19 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 17:10 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5817 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_brian_iddon.mp4 We had spoken to Brian in the Houses of Parliament last Wednesday when he was chairing a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary committee on Drug abuse. He spoke to George about the committee and his thoughts on the future of addiction, treatment and recovery. He touches on over the counter pain relief drugs, how addictive they are and how they are as big a problem as illegal drugs. Podcasts Tue, 19 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 11:39 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5787 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_tom_dougie.mp4 We found Tom and Dougie on the exhibition floor of UKESAD and both agreed to come and talk to us. Tom is an old friend from Trust The Process and he introduced us to Dougie who is Project Manager with Barnsley DAAT. There are exciting changes and new projects happening in Barnsley and we were brought up to speed on all the developments. Podcasts Mon, 18 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 11:09 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5783 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_john_jane.mp4 On the last day of UKESAD George was able to spend some time with John Gillen and Jane Allen. They talked about the symposium and what John and Jane have been doing since they were last on Inexcess TV – including how the book sales of The Secret Disease of Addiction are going and news of a deal to get the book into the States. Podcasts Mon, 18 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:53 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5865 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_anthony_massouras.mp4 George Williams catches up with Anthony Massouras and talks about addiction, treatment and recovery and the UKESAD symposium. Anthony is founder and owner of Mimosa Healthcare Group, which offers acute and sub-acute care services and is the UK premier provider of training in its field. Mimosa is also the fastest growing provider of residential treatment services for alcohol dependence in the UK. In 2007, Anthony succeeded Lord Mancroft as chairman of the Addiction Recovery Foundation, publisher of Addiction Today and organiser of UKESAD. He is also a member of the government’s Ambassador Apprenticeship Network and a Management Committee member of the Adult Learning and Skills Council. Podcasts Sun, 17 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 32:25 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5781 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_day_3_highlights.mp4 After three days of talking, networking and sharing UKESAD has reached it’s final day. We were able to spend some time in the company of Deirdre Boyd - editor of Addiction Today, organiser of the symposium and all round champion of recovery. Deirdre shared her thoughts on the conference and what has been achieved. She even managed to to turn the tables on George and find out our presenter’s thoughts on what has gone on and what has been accomplished. Podcasts Sun, 17 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 19:45 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5778 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_day_2_highlights.mp4 It’s been a fantastic day at UKESAD. We didn’t know what to expect but were rewarded again with a range of presentations and interviews that have brought insight and views from around the world. We started the day with Christopher Kennedy Lawford who was testament that addiction reaches all levels of society and does not discriminate. We have heard the views of Dr Robert Johnson, Prof Roger Weiss and Dr Louis Baxter. In a slight departure form our normal content we heard Dr Jack Kuo on Video Game addiction. In the afternoon we were treated to The Outside Edge Theatre Company and managed to catch up with Phil Fox their creative force and board member David Charkman. The surprise of the day was managing to grab a few words with Jimmy Page - one of the finest guitarists in the world and patron of the Outside Edge Theatre Company. Podcasts Fri, 15 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 08:34 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5774 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/ukesad_day_1_highlights.mp4 Inexcess’s first day at UKESAD has been an inspiration. We have met people from a range of perspectives bringing a diverse view of the world of addiction, treatment and recovery. Brian Iddon MP has brought a political perspective to the debate while we have been enlightened by academics and medical practitioners including Dr Robert Lawrence and Professor David Rosenbloom from Boston University. After lunch we found ourselves in the company of Nick Barton and Kirby Gregory from Action on Addiction. Ed Mitchell shared his recovery with George in an interview of humour, honesty and experience. All these films will be featured in the near future on Inexcess TV. And remember, there is plenty more to come over the next two days from Inexcess. Be sure to come back for more exclusive video highlights from the symposium tomorrow. Podcasts Thu, 14 May 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 03:56 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5057 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-04-03.mp4 Friday, 3rd April 2009. t’s the weekend and George is joined on the final show of Series Three by Ben Donnelly, who will be talking about moving your life forward in recovery and his newly formed organisation the Elixir Foundations. Plus musical guests, singer songwriter Stephen Langstaff, described as having “the voice of an angel with the power of a tsunami” and the Raucous Caucus Recovery Chorus who will be performing gospel songs. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 61:22 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5050 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-04-02.mp4 Thursday, 2nd April 2009. Tonight on Inexcess, George Williams is joined by Jane Allen and John Gillen - authors of “The secret disease of Addiction”. It’s another great show about personal journeys and experiences with some great matter-of-fact truths about stress, behaviour and addiction. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 61:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=5045 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-04-01.mp4 Wednesday, 1st April 2009. Tonight’s show considers the two way relationship between drugs and prison. George talks to prison officer Steve Duffy about the ‘Choose Life Project’ he developed; along with Ian Jones who after serving a prison sentence is now working with Steve as a volunteer. He also talks to Andy and Joe about their experiences of addiction in prison, and their recovery. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 60:49 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4993 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-31.mp4 Tuesday, 31st March 2009. On tonight’s Inexcess show, George Williams meets David McCollum, a remarkable man with a remarkable story. It’s a very moving, intimate and powerful show. As David shares his journey, we get a real insight into his past world, his long struggle with addiction and how he turned his life around. David has been to the edge and back, and his extraordinary story will be an inspiration to all. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 60:50 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4974 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-30.mp4 Monday, 30th March 2009. Its Monday and its Posse night! Our host George Williams is on the sofa with Jonathan Lloyd, Julie Nadin, and Trevessa Newton. Tonight the gang are joined by guest posse member Tony Mellor, a recovering addict and key worker from Manchester, who shares his own journey and insights with us. Plus there’s the live audience featuring Carol from the Manchester Alcohol and Drugs Carers Focus Group. George and the gang discuss stimulant addiction and behavioural addictions as well as all the recovery and addiction news in the media this week. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 59:55 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4965 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-27.mp4 Friday, 27th March 2009. It’s the weekend and Inexcess has live music, live poetry and a live studio audience. George is joined by Mhairi Doyle, a Social Inclusion Manager from Jobcentre Plus. Mhairi gives us some great advice and encouragement for people in recovery who are looking for a way back to work. Its about a place in society and a sense of purpose. We also have live poetry from Reflecting Voices and live music from Natalie McCool. Plus T is on the sofa with something for the weekend. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 63:34 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4935 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-26.mp4 Thursday, 26th March 2009. Tonight we have a very special Inexcess show, an audience with Mark Gilman, the head of the National Treatment Agency in the North West. Mark talks candidly with George and a special studio audience about the role of the NTA, its successes, its challenges and plans for the future. Once again the scale and complexity of treatment and recovery are central to the show. As you will see, it is a huge issue that affects everybody in the country, and Mark gives us some great insights into how the problems are being tackled and addressed. It’s a great positive and passionate show, that is really getting to the heart of the matter, one not to be missed. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 60:13 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4892 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-25.mp4 Wednesday, 25th March 2009. On tonight’s Inexcess show, George Williams is joined by Tom Fielding, an ex Gulf War veteran, Neil Foster a trauma specialist and Derek Howard-Bud from SSAFA. The subject is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The depth and breadth of this subject is vast, and tonight we hope to gain a better understanding of a disorder that affects up to twenty percent of ex service personnel who see active combat. Drug addiction, alcoholism, depression, mental ill health, violence, crime, prison sentences and suicide are all products of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and it’s a indictment of our welfare and health system that we fail to help the people who risk their lives to defend our country. There is a lack of support for our returning troops with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and that gap needs to be bridged. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 61:22 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4862 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-24.mp4 Tuesday, 24th March 2009. Tonight on Inexcess, George Williams is joined by Tom Kirkwood, a co-founder of Trust the Process, a drug and alcohol rehab clinic. Tom talks about his own journey and his struggle with alcohol and drugs, and how through Trust the Process he now helps others. George and Tom are also joined by Davida, David and Mark from Trust the Process. They discuss their approach to active recovery and how they manage to turn people’s lives around, through their residential centres in Warrington and Luton. Community and a sense of belonging are at the heart of what Trust the Process do, as they help people on their journey to recovery.Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 62:42 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=4862 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2009-03-23.mp4 Monday, 23rd March 2009. Inexcess returns for series three! And we’re off to a flying start with a Monday Posse night. In the search for recovery our host George Williams is joined in the Inexcess studio by Julie Nadin, Jonathan Lloyd and Trevessa Newton. The team are here to dispense their collective knowledge on all things recovery; from drug and alcohol addiction to health and well being, along with all the news and views of excessive life in the media. There’s more to come! We have a whole host of subjects being covered in the third series of Inexcess, from excessive consumption and behaviour to alcohol and drug abuse; social and mental health to personal recovery and well being. Real lives, real people, real issues… Podcasts Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT no 63:00 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=3220 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-25.mp4 Thursday, December 25th, 2008. The christmas special - George, the posse and many of the people we have met on our travels offer wisdom and support during the festive period, taking a look back over the last year, the highs and lows on the show and the things we’ve learned along the way. As we know, Christmas can be a struggle for so many people with or without problems of excess or addiction, so if your lost, alone and full of fear, tune in for words of encouragement, motivation, and optimism. Podcasts Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 30:10 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=3085 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-12.mp4 Friday, December 12th, 2008. We have reached the end of the second series of inexcess and we go out with a bang! It’s been an amazing journey, and in our search for recovery we have covered some fantastic subjects and met some wonderful people. Tonight’s show features feedback with our extended audience as part of our networking show, our best bits of this series and Trevessa with Signposting, plus much much more! Podcasts Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 58:15 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=3056 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-11.mp4 Thursday, December 11th, 2008. Tonights show features George in conversation with Karen Anderson of CIC Podcasts Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 64:31 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=3008 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-10.mp4 Wednesday, December 10th, 2008. Discussion offering practical help and support at Christmas. The posse and audience reflect on the feelings and emotions felt when in the eye of the storm and the fun and excitement in recovery. Don’t be stressed, depressed or reach for your poison but listen to the people who have turned their lives around. Podcasts Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 63:26 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2955 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-09.mp4 Tuesday, December 9th, 2008. Arch Initiatives came along to talk about their fantastic organisation. The many different programmes of recovery, aftercare and the important role of creativity. Trevor a recovering addict himself positively glowed with personality and gratitude for the life he has found since walking through the arch doors 12 months ago. A must see show for people suffering and a genuine organisation who don’t just get us dry or clean but are always there, all the way. Watch real people, with real lives, dealing with real issues. Podcasts Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:39 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2906 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-08.mp4 Monday, December 8th, 2008. Tonight the posse debate the role of parents and the impact emotionally and the behaviour we adopt. The impact a lack of love, encouragement, quality time, support, respect and role models has upon young people and the effects. An hour of awareness, support and debate, a feisty and passionate George, professional experience from the posse and our audience speaking from the heart. Podcasts Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 61:03 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2838 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-05.mp4 Friday, December 5th, 2008. The impact of addictions on families and friends. Signposting with Trevessa discussing the help support and advice available. Best bits of the week with our special guests. Plenty og humour on what to do for the weekend and music from Greg Oldfield. Podcasts Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 58:00 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2800 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-04.mp4 Thursday, December 4th, 2008. Family support counsellor Cathy talks about the lack of understanding families have and their roles when dealing with addicts in the family.Stigma, guilt and shame tear families apart whilst loved ones spiral into the depths of despair. Sharon, a member of the group shares the pain that a mother feels whilst explaining how to detach yourself from “being a hostage”. This show is packed with the right advice and I have no hesitation recommending this, it’s a must see!! Podcasts Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 61:05 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2681 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-03.mp4 Wednesday, 3rd December 2008. Its Wednesday night and its posse night. George and the gang are joined by a live studio audience as they discuss the issues of the day. We are also joined by Gary and Tony, two ex service men who have returned from active duty and had their lives spiral out of control with drug addiction and mental health problems. Podcasts Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 63:15 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2587 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-02.mp4 Tuesday, 2nd December 2008. Maggie’s story is one of extremes and takes us on a journey from childhood to addiction. Meeting Maggie who is a warm, friendly and compassionate person it’s difficult to imagine the trauma she has lived with in her life. Anybody who thinks that there is no light at the end of the tunnel needs to see this programme. Maggie also speaks about her work now with Community Voices and how she is putting her experiences into the way she approaches signposting and advocacy for people in addiction or in recovery. Do not miss this episode. Podcasts Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 61:13 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2515 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-12-01.mp4 Monday, 1st December 2008. We’re back for another series of real lives, real people, real issues. We kick off the 2nd series by inviting back the posse into our new studio, to dispense their knowledge and expertise on all things inexcess and recovery. Plus we are now joined by a live studio audience for even more insights and opinions. Podcasts Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 61:56 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=2023 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-10.mp4 Friday, 10th October 2008. George and the gang wrap up Series One of Inexcess! Its been a long journey in the Search for Recovery, twenty shows of help, advice, news and views. Many topics have been covered, alcohol, drugs, compulsions, depression, recovery, help fear and lots lots more. George and Trevessa look back over some of the series highlights and reflect on what they have learnt and discovered on their own journey over the last four weeks. Podcasts Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 49:21 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1745 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-09.mp4 Thursday, 9th October 2008. It’s the penultimate show in this series, and George is joined by Kate and Dave from clearmind.com, talking about life changing experiences, the search for purpose, the search for place and the overcoming of fear. Podcasts Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1715 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-08.mp4 Wednesday, 8th October 2008. As we head towards the end of this series the posse are back and discussing depression and fear. Jonathan, James, Julie and Trevessa are here to give there views and opinions on this complex issue. Podcasts Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:20 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1706 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-07.mp4 Tuesday, 7th October 2008. Tonight George is joined on the sofa by Sheila from the Liverpoool Lighthouse, talking about prescription drugs, drink, drugs and how she found her faith. Liverpool Lighthouse, the UK’s first dedicated Urban Gospel Arts Centre, boasts a 430 ranked tiered seat auditorium and facilities that are home to a range of exciting inclusion, educational, and diversionary projects that use arts and gospel music as a tool for engaging, developing and enhancing the skills of community members. Based in the heart of Anfield, Liverpool Lighthouse is a fast emerging venue for Gospel Arts and entertainment events in the region welcoming International, national and local artists. Liverpool Lighthouse aims to promote excellence in the arts and make a major contribution to Liverpool city regeneration. Podcasts Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:17 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1612 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-06.mp4 Monday, 6th October 2008. It’s the start of the week, and it’s the beginning of the forth week on Inexcess. Over the next week, George and the Posse along with guests and experts will discuss the subject of depression and fear. What is depression? How do we treat it? Fear, how do we overcome it? Podcasts Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:46 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1553 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-03.mp4 Friday, 3rd October 2008. The weekend is hear and its a packed show with live music from Kieran, signposting from Trevessa and a look back at the week, our guests and the subjects of body image, self esteem, smoking addiction. Podcasts Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 37:18 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1507 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-02.mp4 Thursday, 2nd October 2008. Tonight’s guest on Inexcess is Lynne a parent whose daughter had an eating disorder, and Leigh Best a psychotherapist from a local support group here discuss eating disorders, anorexia and the help that is out there for sufferers and their family. Podcasts Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 59:35 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1452 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-10-01.mp4 Wednesday, 1st October 2008. It’s posse night and the rain is falling in the studio, Jonathan is here to talk about the latest government initiative on giving up smoking. Travessa is talking about Chris Moyels and Radio1 and their responsibility’s and James the voice of the younger generation is in with his Artefact. Podcasts Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 59:42 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1343 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-29.mp4 Monday, 29th September 2008. The posse are on set and giving their news and views on the weekend’s goings on. George brings in his artefact and sets out to challenge and engage with some of the organisations that profess to help those with addictions. Julie talks about kids behavioural issues and how they communicate to adults. Trevessa talks about addictive behaviour patterns and vanity, and James reviews celebrity stories in the tabloids. Podcasts Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:38 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1335 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-26.mp4 Friday, 26th September 2008. Its the end of week two, the Inexcess team have been tackling the subject of drug misuse and abuse and recovery, we look back over the week that was, George has been out and about meeting the public asking ’should drugs be legalised?’ and Trevessa gives out some great advice in her Signposting segment. Podcasts Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:40 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1228 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-25.mp4 Thursday, 25th September 2008. Tonights guests on Inexcess are Park view project: our host George is joined by Carolyn Edwards, Lea Houghton, and Tony Bennett. The Park View Project is a 12 step residential treatment centre based in Liverpool for persons suffering from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Podcasts Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:48 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1165 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-24.mp4 Wednesday, 24th September 2008. It’s Wednesday night, and it’s posse night. Its news and views as the gang examine what the papers are reporting and state of celebrity culture. Jonathan recounts Carl’s story a personal account of a drug user and how he found therapy, Trevessa discusses Ritalin and ADHD, and James talks about peer pressure in relation to drug use. Trevessa brings tonight’s Artefact, relating to ocd. Podcasts Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 61:01 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1074 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-23.mp4 Tuesday, 23rd September 2008. This episode of Inexcess featured Becky and her story, a user who was multi addicted to drugs, prescribed medication, and drink. Becky describes her background growing up and how it moulded her future, how she left home at 14 to live with an older man who was a user and how from there her life spiralled out of control. She tells George how she eventually got into recovery and how she is coping today. Podcasts Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 61:12 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1076 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-22.mp4 Monday, 22nd September 2008. Posse night and George and the gang discuss the weekend that was and the week ahead. Its week two of the four week series and this week the subject is drugs and drug misuse. James, Jonathan, Julie and Trevessa give their opinions and experiences and Jonathan brings in his sons old prescription melatonin, as his Artefact. Podcasts Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:55 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1664 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-19.mp4 Friday, 19th September 2008. The weekend has landed, George and Trevessa look back over the week and look forward to the weekend ahead. George talks about his battle with alcoholism and his experiences with the Priory, plus there’s live music from Greg Oldfield. Podcasts Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 55:33 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1010 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-18.mp4 Thursday, 18th September 2008. This episode of Inexcess featured guests from SHARP, a non-residential rehab centre based in Liverpool city centre. They opened their doors in January 2005, and the programme is provided by a small team of qualified counsellors and therapists with expertise in addictions counselling and treatment. SHARP stands for Self-Help Addiction Recovery Programme, the programme follows a 12-step abstinence format over the space of 48 days. Detox is not provided and those seeking a place must be at least 24hrs drug- or alcohol-free. Podcasts Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 60:26 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1007 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-17.mp4 Wednesday, 17th September 2008. Its a full house mid week with all the posse. George reflects on last nights guest Adam, Jamesie talks about the media reporting on the new NHS campaign to target the 50,000 who drink themselves into hospital every year, Julie tells us of the illegal vodka pipeline in Estonia, Jonathan talks about buddhism psychology and Trevessa reports on mouth wash abuse and cheap alcohol and alcohol sales. Podcasts Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 59:52 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=1001 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-16.mp4 Tuesday, 16th September 2008. Its the second night of this series and tonight George meets Adam, who discusses his fight with his addiction and his successful route to keeping off the bottle. Adam has also brought in his guitar as his Artefact, which represents his creative side and his battle to be free. Podcasts Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 59:52 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life http://www.inexcess.tv/?p=431 http://www.inexcess.tv/podcast/inexcess_2008-09-15.mp4 Monday, 15th September 2008. Inexcess is back, the return of the live show! It’s the first show of the first series, following on from the pilot series earlier in the year. Its 60 minutes of awareness, debate, support and advice. Its real, it’s live and it’s raw. Over the next 4 weeks, the Inexcess team will deal with alcohol abuse and recovery, drug misuses, pleasures becoming problems and depression and fear. And tonight we are introduced to the Artefact feature, where guests bring in an artefact that provides a visual trigger of memory and emotion. Podcasts Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 59:21 Recovery, Excess, Excessive consumption, Excessive behaviour, Problem drinking, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Dependency, Social health, Mental health, Recovery, Well being, Change your life