Épisodes

  • Todd Marinovich: From NFL Pressure to Peace in Recovery | Full Addiction Talk Episode
    Dec 8 2025

    Todd Marinovich’s life looked like a fairytale from the outside — a USC standout, first-round NFL draft pick, and the face of the L.A. Raiders. But behind the success was a lifetime of control, pressure, and unrealized identity that pushed him toward substance use at a young age. In this full episode of Addiction Talk, Todd shares the truth about his upbringing, the collapse of his football career after multiple failed drug tests, seven trips through rehab, and the turning point that led him to lasting recovery. He also discusses his powerful memoir, Outside the Lines: Football, Art, and Addiction, and how creativity and honesty helped him find peace.
    This is a raw, inspiring conversation about loss, identity, addiction, and redemption.

    If you or a loved one is struggling, call 866-244-1070

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    40 min
  • From Wheelchair to 1,000 Days Sober: Madison’s Powerful Recovery From Alcohol Addiction
    Nov 6 2025

    Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story

    Madison shares her emotional journey from childhood trauma, to alcohol addiction, to nearly losing her ability to walk — to now almost 1,000 days sober. In this episode of My Recovery Story, Madison opens up about hitting rock bottom, facing the consequences of alcohol neuropathy, entering treatment at Greenhouse Treatment Center, experiencing healing physically and spiritually, and how surrender and faith changed everything.

    She talks about transfer addiction after gastric bypass surgery, the moment she surrendered in detox, the support she received from women in treatment, and how recovery restored her ability to walk — and her relationship with her son.

    If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol misuse, Madison’s story is living proof that recovery is possible and healing is real.

    Topics in this video include:
    • Overcoming alcohol neuropathy
    • Transfer addiction after weight loss surgery
    • The power of surrender in recovery
    • Treatment vs trying to quit alone
    • Faith, trauma healing, and rediscovering purpose

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    40 min
  • Addiction Talk Featuring Model and Actress Brandy Ledford: Getting Real About Addiction and Recovery
    Oct 8 2025

    Actress Brandy Ledford, known for her roles in Baywatch Hawaii, Andromeda, and Modern Family, opens up about her powerful journey from Hollywood fame to addiction and recovery. Behind the spotlight, Brandy faced a decades-long battle with cocaine and alcohol that began at just 14 years old. Now celebrating 13 years of sobriety, she shares her story of resilience, faith, and redemption. In this episode of Addiction Talk, Brandy offers an inspiring message of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting a loved one in recovery.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    53 min
  • From Breaking News to Breaking Free: Beth McDonough’s Recovery Journey from Alcohol
    Sep 18 2025

    Veteran crime reporter Beth McDonough built a career on relentless pursuit—until life hit hard. After her mother’s sudden passing, a breakup, and her father’s emergency heart surgery, alcohol became her coping mechanism. Two DUIs and a lost dream job later, Beth faced a choice: go home or go to treatment. She chose recovery.

    Now 16 years sober and the author of Standby, Beth shares a raw, unflinching conversation about losing everything—and rebuilding with honesty, humility, and hope. If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol, this story offers practical insight and proof that long-term recovery is possible.

    In this interview, Beth discusses:

    How high-achiever “grit” can hide a growing alcohol problem

    The breaking point that led her to treatment

    Early sobriety: shame, repair, and rebuilding trust

    Tools that sustain long-term recovery (community, routine, service)

    Writing Standby and turning pain into purpose

    About Beth:
    Beth McDonough is a former crime reporter and the author of Standby, a memoir about addiction, loss, and the everyday work of recovery.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    1 h et 11 min
  • The Stories Behind the Stats-Addiction Talk Featuring Peter Canning
    Aug 27 2025

    Paramedic and author Peter Canning has witnessed the opioid epidemic from the frontlines, responding to over a thousand overdoses. In this episode of Addiction Talk, Canning—author of Killing Season: A Paramedic's Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic—returns with insights from his new book written for families and loved ones impacted by addiction. He shares his powerful perspective on the overdose crisis, why addiction is not a character flaw, and what every parent, friend, and family member should know to help save a life.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    45 min
  • Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story- Joseph Camera’s Powerful Journey from Chaos to Clarity
    Jul 23 2025

    Joseph Camera, Military and Veteran Liaison at American Addiction Centers, shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, trauma, and incarceration to find healing through faith and service. Once facing 27 years in prison, Joseph opens up about the turning point in a jail cell that led him to recovery, redemption, and a new purpose—helping fellow veterans find the treatment they deserve. His raw, emotional testimony shows that no one is too far gone for hope, healing, and peace.

    You can reach Joe at 858-419-9800
    If you or a loved one is struggling, call 866-244-1070

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    53 min
  • Scripted for Change: Former Hollywood Director's Reflections on Addiction, Family, and Recovery
    Jul 11 2025

    On this episode of Addiction Talk, we’re joined by author and former TV director, Art Dielhenn. In the 1980s and 90s, Art Dielhenn was at the top of his game, directing iconic sitcoms like Diff’rent Strokes, Punky Brewster, Head of the Class, and Sister, Sister. But behind the scenes, Art was fighting a private battle: his growing compulsion to drink.

    After white-knuckling sobriety for 15 years, Art entered a recovery program after hitting what he calls his rock bottom. Today, he’s sober and using his voice to help others.

    Author of "Get Out of Your Head, It’s a Mess in There" and "Addiction Is a Family Disease," Art Dielhenn is pulling back the curtain on what addiction really looks like inside a family, and how families can navigate this disease.

    If you have a loved one who has been impacted by addiction, you won’t want to miss this. Join us as Art takes us through his powerful journey—from the director’s chair to a mission of recovery, redemption, and real change.

    If you or a loved one is struggling, call 866-244-1070

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story with Desert Hope alumni Marissa
    Jun 23 2025

    This episode of My Recovery Story features former patient Marissa. She shares about her journey to recovery and how her life has changed since seeking treatment at Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services.

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content? Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @americanaddictioncenters!

    Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, if you or someone know needs help, call 866-244-1070 or visit our website at americanaddictioncenters.org

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    47 min