Barbara Theodosiou
Barbara Theodosiou
Episode 5- Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – David Sheff’s “Beautiful Boy” and “Clean”
Episode 5- Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – David Sheff’s “Beautiful Boy” and “Clean”
Episode 5- Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – David Sheff’s “Beautiful Boy” and “Clean”
Thursday 17th October 2013
Listen to David Sheff on The Addict's Mom 911 as he shares insights from 'Beautiful Boy', focusing on addiction's impact on families and the need for support.
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Barbara Theodosiou
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!David Sheff Shares Heartfelt Insights from 'Beautiful Boy' on The Addict's Mom 911
Silence equals death, you know, with addiction too, and that is what we are figuring out.
David Sheff, renowned author of the memoir 'Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction', joins Barbara Theodosiou on The Addict's Mom 911 to share his poignant experiences. Sheff’s journey began with his son’s struggle with substance abuse, and his memoir offers an intimate look at the toll addiction takes on families. In this episode, Sheff opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of watching a loved one battle addiction, highlighting the need for better education and prevention strategies.
He passionately discusses the importance of family support and therapy, stressing that seeking help is crucial for both the addict and their loved ones. Sheff also delves into the emerging movement of openness and advocacy for addiction, aiming to break the silence and stigma that often surround this issue. His reflections serve as a beacon of hope for families, reminding them that they are not alone and that healing is possible.
Tune in to hear Sheff's candid conversation with Theodosiou, offering valuable insights and a powerful message of resilience and advocacy.