American Addiction Centers
American Addiction Centers
Addiction Talk: Shaun Weiss
Addiction Talk: Shaun Weiss
Addiction Talk: Shaun Weiss
Thursday 8th September 2022
Shaun Weiss discusses his journey from child star to addiction survivor on 'Addiction Talk', sharing insights on recovery and resilience.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Shaun Weiss: From Child Star to Addiction Survivor
The most obvious thing is that recovery is possible. There is such a stigma about drug addicts that we don't recover and no matter what, we're just going to always burn you.
Imagine going from the bright lights of Hollywood to the dark depths of addiction. That's the journey Shaun Weiss, the beloved goalie Greg Goldberg from 'The Mighty Ducks', shares on this episode of 'Addiction Talk'. After losing his mother in 2008, Shaun's life took a downward spiral, leading him to heavy drinking and eventually homelessness and addiction to heroin and methamphetamine.
His story took a turn in 2020 when a viral news piece and encouragement from a fellow former child actor pushed him to seek help. Now, over two years sober, Shaun opens up about his struggles and triumphs. He talks candidly about the challenges of overcoming addiction, the vital role of family support, and how journaling and healthy habits have been key to his recovery. He also touches on the power of social media and comedy in staying sober.
Shaun's story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of recovery, offering hope to anyone facing similar battles.