On Recovery with Beautiful Boy Author David Sheff

Loving someone struggling with addiction is heart-wrenching.
You’re exhausted and you’re filled with questions, and to top it all off, you probably haven’t been taking the best care of yourself, either.
We see you, and we want you to know that you aren’t alone.
We believe there is value in sharing our stories.
In this moderated discussion, David Sheff sheds light on how to navigate addiction and recovery as a family member - the subject of his memoir turned film, Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction.
Together with award-winning podcaster and writer, Sarah Rhea Werner, we will explore the challenges of seeking help, mental health, and the stigma around addiction.
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David Sheff is the author of Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, a number-one New York Times bestseller. The book was based on his article, “My Addicted Son,” which appeared in the New York Times Magazine and won a special award from the American Psychological Association for “outstanding contribution to the understanding of addiction.” It was published in a dozen languages and named the year’s Best Nonfiction Book by Entertainment Weekly. In 2009, David was named to the Time 100, Time Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Influential People. “Beautiful Boy” was adapted as a film by Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment and starring Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet. You can learn more about David at barclayagency.com/speakers/da...
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Sarah Rhea Werner is a professional writer and podcaster who loves to help creators find confidence and success. She is a contributor to Forbes and the creator of the Write Now podcast, which helps writers to find work/life balance while pursuing their creative passion. She is also the writer, creator, and executive producer of the hit audio drama Girl In Space. You can find Sarah at sarahwerner.com or on Twitter and Instagram at @SarahRheaWerner.
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This material is based upon work that is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, under award number 1H79TI081899-01