Fighting Addiction with Tradition
Chances are you know someone who has been through a substance abuse program. Government statistics show nearly four million Americans seek professional treatment each year. Kim Riemland takes us inside a treatment program in San Francisco that uniquely serves a certain population, with a high rate of success.

Alcoholism and the Study of Barflies
Never seen a drunken fruit fly? Then join us as we explore the genetic connections to alcoholism by studying fruit flies at the University of California, San Francisco. Ulrike Heberlein’s “barflies” tell us a lot about how well we hold liquor and why.

Smoking in the Genes
Why do some smokers become addicted to nicotine and others do not? And does the tendency to smoke run in families? Researchers are conducting studies on identical twins – some smokers, some non-smokers – to help determine the heritability of nicotine addiction.

Debate Over Medications to Treat Alcoholism
Drugs to treat alcoholism has re-ignited debate over the best way to help people stay sober.

"7 Weeks To Sobriety" Interview with Joan Mathews-Larson, Ph.D.
Dr. Larson wrote the book Seven Weeks to Sobriety. She maintains that alcoholism is a physical disease, rooted in the genes and activated by the effects of alcohol on the biochemistry of the brain and body.

Racing for Recovery
Todd Crandall, author of Addict to Ironman talks about the turnaround in his life. In the second video, Todd discusses how he got involved in cocaine addiction and how addictions ran in his family.

Hooked on Porn
Are you or a loved one addicted to internet porn? Recovery expert and porn addict discuss the problem and solution.