Get Unhooked from addiction! Survivors tell their stories, clinical experts explain treatment options, and pastors point to Jesus as the source of strength. en false https://hopetv.org/shows/unhooked Unhooked episodic https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/anorexia-bulimia Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:06:40 GMT The desire to be thin at all costs is a struggle for women and men allike. In this episode, the tell-tale signs of anorexia and bulimia are explained, along with their long-term effects. Guest Experts: Laurelle Warner & Barbara Dickinson 1621 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/anorexia-bulimia false Anorexia & Bulimia full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/family-impact Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:06:25 GMT Addictions do not just affect one person. These unhealthy behaviors often become a tangled web of emotions and situations. Family members and friends are affected and the role they play could determine the addict's success in recovery. 1626 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/family-impact false Family Impact full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/overeating Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:06:10 GMT In a society where a "Super Size Me' mentality are often the norm, there's a thin line between eating just enough and too much. Eating may not be about staying healthy but finding comfort. Guest Experts: Laurelle Warner & Barbara Dickinson 1651 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/overeating false Overeating full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/workaholics Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:54:14 GMT Working long hours can bring professional promotion and desired recognition from others. Yet these extra minutes can into an inability to let go of the office. It's a subtle addiction that suffocates the balance between work, home and God. 1606 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/workaholics false Workaholics full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/sex-addictions-for-men Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:54:13 GMT Created to express love between husband and wife, sex has been degraded to damage marriages and is a currency for unhealthy behaviors. Experts provide useful suggestions to move from inappropriate sexual activity to establish more positive behaviors. 1636 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/sex-addictions-for-men false Sex Addictions (For Men) full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/supportive-faith-communities Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:54:12 GMT We are all equal at the foot of the cross. That is why it is essential that faith communities provide support, healing, comfort, not judgment or condemnation. Church members have an opportunity to put God's love in action. 1639 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/supportive-faith-communities false Supportive Faith Communities full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/sex-addictions-for-women Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:54:11 GMT Liberated libidos and a porn industry that caters to them are two reasons why women are more open about their sexuality. Yet responsibility comes with freedom. In her own words, Stephanie explains why she misused her sexuality to gain acceptance. 1550 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/sex-addictions-for-women false Sex Addictions (For Women) full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/anger Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:54:08 GMT Violence. Manipulation. Revenge. There are many ways anger can affect one's life, creating distrust and clouding one's judgment. Its vicious control creeps into all aspects of life. In her own words, Tina explains how childhood anger grew into rage. 1609 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/anger false Anger full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/codependency Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:54:08 GMT This episode discusses codependency and its negative effects on families and its role in addictions. As codependent family members hide negative behaviors that should be confronted, no one in the family gets better. 1606 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/codependency false Codependency full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/alcoholism-in-adults Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:48:23 GMT One drink won't hurt, or will it? Many adults wish they had never taken the first sip. In this episode, the long-term effects of alcohol use and abuse are discussed. 1636 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/alcoholism-in-adults false Alcoholism in Adults full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/underage-alcoholism Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:48:20 GMT Peer pressure. Rites of passage to adulthood. Ability to forget problems. These are some of the reasons that prompt underage drinking. Millions of teens start this addictive habit without truly understanding the consequences. 1607 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/underage-alcoholism false Underage Alcoholism full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/shopaholics Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:39:24 GMT "I want this. I must have this." Before long, a shopaholic is surrounded by purchases they never needed. In this episode, experts discuss the addictive behavior of shopaholics and their need to get more. Guest Expert: Dr. Calvin Thomsen 1488 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/shopaholics false Shopaholics full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/gambling Sun, 30 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Gambling provides high stakes for winning but the stakes for addiction are even greater. In this episode, the euphoric high of winning is discussed, along with the effect losing has on one’s financial, emotional and physical health. 1579 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/gambling false Gambling full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/self-mutilationcutting Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Self-mutilation is a growing but underreported addiction. Addicts are often embarrassed and feel guilty, Scars are easily concealed, leading to a cover-up of the problem. 1548 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/self-mutilationcutting false Self Mutilation/Cutting full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/tobacco Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Tobacco abuse is an accepted addiction in many societies. It is easily obtained and legal for young adults. Its availability is one reason why it is a common gateway drug for addicts. 1575 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/tobacco false Tobacco full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/prescription-pills Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Abuse of prescription pills is growing and no addict looks alike. In this episode of Unhooked, the tell-tale signs of prescription pill addiction are outlined, along with ways to find help. 1520 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/prescription-pills false Prescription Pills full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/negative-environments-for-drug-endangered-children Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Creating safe and healthy environments are key to the positive development of any child. These surroundings also may indicate if a child might begin addictive and unhealthy behaviors. 1624 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/negative-environments-for-drug-endangered-children false Negative Environments for Drug Endangered Children full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/psychoactive-drugs Sun, 26 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Hallucinations. Psychosis. Loss of contact with reality. In this episode of Unhooked, the possible effects of psychoactive drugs are examined. 1636 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/psychoactive-drugs false Psychoactive Drugs full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/addictive-environments Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Environments don’t always determine the outcome of one’s life but they definitely have an effect. In this episode of Unhooked, learn how certain environments can encourage and perpetuate a cycle of unhealthy behaviors. 1605 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/addictive-environments false Addictive Environments full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/managing-relapse Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Some say relapse is part of recovery. Yet it matters not how many times one falls but how many times one gets up. In this episode of Unhooked, the topic of managing relapse is discussed, along with positive ways to help the addict through relapse. 1639 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/managing-relapse false Managing Relapse full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/underage-addictions Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Many teenagers and young adults dabble in drugs in elementary school, often becoming full-blown addicts in high school. This episode of Unhooked discusses the telltale signs that signal troubles in a young person’s life. 1582 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/underage-addictions false Underage Addictions full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/journey-to-wholeness-a-christian-12-step-program Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Overcoming one’s addiction is not just a physical success. A complete journey to wholeness incorporates healing in the body, mind and spirit. Relying on a power greater than oneself is key. 1593 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/journey-to-wholeness-a-christian-12-step-program false Journey to Wholeness (A Christian 12 Step Program) full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/enablers Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT It can be difficult to have the power to say “No!” For enablers, it’s twice as hard. Well-meaning family members and friends can often stunt the recovery progress of the addict. 1637 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/enablers false Enablers full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/treatment-options Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Each addict is different and so are the needs for treatment. This episode highlights the variety of available treatment options, including inpatient facilities, partial hospitalization, outpatient facilities, 12 step meetings, etc. 1465 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/treatment-options false Treatment Options full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/addictions-overview Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT There is a seemingly endless list of addictions and unhealthy behaviors. However, there are many common responses to addictive substances and unhealthy behaviors. 1636 https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/unhooked/addictions-overview false Addictions Overview full