Easing the grips of addiction: A special broadcast

This special segment of Hope 4 Today  will 1. examine
some of the strongholds that contribute specifically to drug and
chemical addictions and 2. initiate a conversation concerning the
renewed momentum for the drug of choice in two of our nation's
"popular" cities, including demographics behind the surge. Our
guest will be Retired Major, Deirdre Burton.  Major
Burton served her country as a member of the United States
Army Reserves with a military career that covers nearly 31 years.
She is a veteran of the first Persian Gulf War and her military
resume of service includes administrative specialist, squad leader,
instructor/course manager, and currently, O.T./behavior health
specialist. Deirdre completed her final ten and a half
month deployment to Germany in February 2015. Deirdre is a
graduate of Indiana University, with both Associate and
Baccalaureate degrees in Occupational Therapy and a Masters of
Art, in Marriage and Family Therapy, from the Christian Theological
Seminary.  A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Associate, she maintains a small private counseling
practice.  Deirdre is also the founder and director of
the Sister Friends Fellowship, a non-profit women’s ministry,
established in 2002, with a mission to connect women to God and one
another.   Join us for this special
broadcast Monday, April 18th at 1:30 pm, PST/4:30 pm,
EST.  You are also invited to join the
conversation by calling 646) 668-2946.  The show will be
archived at http://tobtr.com/s/8645803