One in thirteen American adults – nearly 14 million people – abuse alcohol or are alcoholics. Sometimes the results are devastating: innocent deaths caused by drunk drivers, the break-up of families, poor job performance, and incarceration. But treatment for the disease is available. AA may first come to mind. But other forms including counseling, prescription drugs and support group therapy may all play an important part in overcoming the addiction.

On September 9th during Morning Edition KMUW aired a report on coping with alcoholism. Later that morning, Dr. Timothy Scanlan, from the KU School of Medicine-Wichita presented a Live and Learn Lecture, titled "Alcoholism: Knowning When You've Had Enough." KMUW's Sam Hendren also hosted a call-in program with Dr. Scanlan answering your questions about decision-making for the chronically ill.

Listen to the story Sam Hendren, Producer
Listen to the call-in Sam Hendren with guest Dr. Timothy Scanlan
Listen to the lecture Dr. Timothy Scanlan, KU School of Medicine-Wichita

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