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Give, Get, Grow is a podcast about the several components of ADAC. From stories to Testimonials and Data to Insightful News, ADAC will bring it to you. Recovery and Prevention stories and news. Give it, Get it, Grow in it.

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas


    • May 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Give, Get, Grow: Stories, Insight, and More

    National Prevention Week with Melanie Patterson LCDC, CPS (Program Manager of YPS & PRC)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 21:20


    On this Episode of Give Get Grow I sit down with Melanie Patterson to discuss why prevention is important, the groups prevention is aimed at, and the overall need for prevention in the communities we serve.

    Alcohol Awareness Month with LCDC Intern Amanda Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 21:46


    On this episode of Give,Get,Grow we speak with Amanda Torres, LCDC Intern with our Beaumont Office, about her story. We also provide statistics related to alcohol and talk about how important self care and having a good support system is when going through sobriety. Tune in as we Give,Get,Grow for Alcohol Awareness Month.

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    CCP Interview with Program Manager Cindy Vargas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 23:23


    In this episode we sit down with Cindy Vargas, Program Manager for the NACCAN/ Polk CIA Coalitions, and talk about those in depth. We discuss the importance of having coalitions in the area and the impact they can provide. We also mention that it covers multiple sectors of population groups to bring the most amount of community knowledge to the table in order to solve the issues facing said community. Tune in as we explore the true importance of coalitions and how ADAC's coalitions strive to make a difference everyday!

    Data Coordinator Interview with Kim Bartel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 21:56


    Listen to this episode of Give,Get,Grow to understand more about Data Coordinators and the role they play in the communities they serve, the data they collect, and how its useful to the general public!

    Tobacco Compliance Interview with Linda Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 17:08


    Listen to this episode of Give,Get,Grow to understand more about Tobacco Compliance Coordinators and the role they play in regulating tobacco/nicotine sale and keeping it safe.

    Judge Paul White & Specialty Court (Drug Court)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 20:09


    Tune in as we sit down with Judge Paul White of the 159th District Court. In this episode we talk about Specialty Court (Drug Court) as well as the drive and passion Judge White has for this field in both treatment and prevention.

    Elliot and Emma Abbey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 49:15


    Tune in as we sit down with Elliot and Emma Abbey, Members of the Alabama Coushatta Tribe, who are both in recovery. In this episode we will listen to their recovery stories as well as speak on what the tribe does to promote crucial issues such as mental health awareness, alcohol prevention, and recovery!

    Juan's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 15:50


    Juan tells us his story of recovery for Recovery Awareness Month.

    Michael's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 24:57


    Michael shares his story of recovery for Recovery Awareness Month. Listen in as we follow along with Michael through his recovery journey.

    YPI Interview With Jacob Smith "Through Action We Grow" Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 27:48


    In the "Through Action We Grow" Series, we will be looking at what our programs do to make an impact in schools and the community. YPI or Youth Prevention Indicated targets high school age students to educate them on the risks of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. They also educate parents on key indicators of their children using or being at risk of use of these substances. The YPI department is a crucial facet of the prevention effort in multiple schools and communities. In this episode we will learn all about what YPI does and how their impact benefits our youth and our community

    Clinical Interview With Brad Bell "The More You Know' Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 14:35


    This week on "The More You Know" series, we sit down with Brad Bell to learn more about the Clinical side of ADAC. We discuss what the clinical department does, the services they provide, and other great pieces of information! Be sure to check out this weeks edition of Give, Get, Grow.

    PADREs Interview With Vallie Cross "The More You Know" Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 13:46


    This week on "The More You Know" series, we sit down with Vallie Cross to learn more about PADREs (Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education). We dive into what the PADREs program does, the services they provide, and much more! Be sure to check out this weeks edition of Give, Get, Grow.

    PARTY Interview With Shelly Doss & Kelly Wilson "The More You Know" Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 12:54


    This week on "The More You Know" series, we sit down with Shelly Doss and Kelly Wilson to learn more about PARTY (Preventing Abuse by Reaching Today's Youth). We dive into what the Party Program does, the history of the program, and much more! Be sure to check out this weeks edition of Give, Get, Grow.

    WOW Interview With Linda Jones & Trevor Nichols "The More You Know" Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 18:22


    This week on "The More You Know" series, we sit down with Linda Jones & Trevor Nichols to learn more about the WOW Program(Working on Wellness). We dive into what WOW does, how they help the communities they serve, and much more. Be sure to listen to this weeks edition of Give, Get, Grow!

    RSS Interview with Julie Nash "The More You Know" Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 8:22


    Starting off "The More You Know" series, we sit down with Julie Nash to learn more about RSS (Recovery Support Services). We dive into what RSS does, benefits of the program, and much more. Be sure to listen over the next 8 weeks as we highlight our many programs here at ADAC on Give, Get, Grow!

    Prevention Interview with Director of Prevention Kim Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 15:24


    On this episode we sit down with Kim Simmons, the Director of Prevention at ADAC. We discuss why prevention is important, what prevention programs ADAC has available, and Kim's overall passion for prevention! Come listen to the newest episode here on Give Get Grow!

    Chris's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 16:54


    Chris's journey with substance use began at a young age, but at 38, with eight months of recovery behind him, he's looking toward a sober future.

    Linda's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 10:53


    Linda James, a licensed chemical dependency counselor, talks about the lessons learned in her own addiction and 27 years of sobriety.

    Julie's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 12:03


    ADAC Recovery Coach Julie Nash talks about her journey into addiction and the path that led her to helping people battle their own substance use issues.

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