Addiction Talk

American Addiction Centers
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“Addiction Talk” is a live online talk show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.

  1. 1d ago

    Addiction Is Not a Moral Failing: Trust, Narcan & Harm Reduction | Linda Oxendine Part 2

    How do you save lives when addiction is still viewed as a moral failing? In Part 2 of Linda Oxendine's conversation on Addiction Talk: Expert Insights, Linda explains how CORE North Carolina began challenging stigma and bringing harm reduction, Narcan education and addiction awareness directly into the community. Linda discusses working with faith leaders, educating families about substance use disorders, and breaking down the misconception that someone experiencing addiction can simply decide to stop using. She also explains why trust is essential when working with Native American communities and why helping someone doesn't always begin with treatment or abstinence. Sometimes it begins by meeting a person where they are, keeping them alive and walking alongside them until they're ready for something different. Linda's message is simple but powerful: addiction isn't a moral failing, and recovery cannot be forced. But did this approach actually work? In Part 3, Linda reveals what happened after years of community outreach—including lives saved from overdose and measurable changes in her community.  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. If you or someone you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

    Addiction Is Not a Moral Failing: Trust, Narcan & Harm Reduction | Linda Oxendine Part 2

  2. 1d ago

    Culture Is Medicine: A Native American Approach to Addiction Recovery | Linda Oxendine Part 3

    What happens when an entire community changes the way it responds to addiction? In the final part of Linda Oxendine's Addiction Talk: Expert Insights conversation, Linda shares the impact CORE North Carolina and its community partners have made in addressing opioid overdose and addiction in and around Robeson County. She shares powerful real-world examples of Narcan saving lives and explains why lasting change requires more than a short-term program. Communities need partnerships, addiction-trained healthcare professionals, education, trust and sustainable support. Linda also explores why culturally informed care is so important for Native American communities. She discusses reconnecting Lumbee Tribal Members with cultural traditions including dancing, drumming and talking circles—and explains why “culture is medicine.” The episode concludes with Linda's powerful message about how we should approach people experiencing addiction: “People are not projects to be fixed. They are sacred stories to be understood.”  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. If you or someone you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

    Culture Is Medicine: A Native American Approach to Addiction Recovery | Linda Oxendine Part 3

  3. 1d ago

    The Hidden Opioid Crisis in Native American Communities | Linda Oxendine, Part 1

    In Part 1 of this Addiction Talk: Expert Insights conversation, Linda Oxendine, a Lumbee Tribal Member and member of CORE North Carolina, shares how her organization discovered a growing opioid and overdose crisis in Robeson County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Linda discusses why Native American communities were being disproportionately affected and explores the complex factors behind the crisis, including historical and generational trauma, loss of cultural identity, economic hardship, fentanyl, stigma, and barriers to addiction treatment. She also explains why many community leaders initially did not understand the scale of the problem—and how CORE realized that education, community involvement and a new approach to addiction would be essential to saving lives.  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. If you or someone you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

    The Hidden Opioid Crisis in Native American Communities | Linda Oxendine, Part 1

  4. Jul 24

    Can Families Recover from Addiction Together? | Mark Rosman | Part 3

    Can a family truly heal after addiction? In the final chapter of this three-part conversation, Hollywood director Mark Rosman (Keep Coming Back, A Cinderella Story, Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens) reflects on what recovery looked like—not just for his daughter, but for his entire family. After facing denial, fear, and one of the most difficult experiences a parent can endure, Mark shares the lessons that helped his family move forward. He discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries, letting go of guilt, embracing family recovery, and finding hope even after addiction has changed everything. In this episode, you'll hear: Why recovery is a journey for the entire familyThe importance of healthy boundaries and self-careHow Mark's perspective as a father changed through the recovery processThe role of hope, healing, and resilienceEncouragement for families navigating addiction todayWhether you're supporting a loved one, working through your own recovery journey, or searching for hope after addiction has impacted your family, this conversation offers honest insight and practical encouragement. This episode concludes our three-part conversation with Mark Rosman. If you're just joining us, be sure to listen to Part 1: How Do You Know If Your Child Has an Addiction? and Part 2: How Do You Accept That Your Child Is an Addict?to hear the complete story from beginning to end. Thank you for listening to Addiction Talk, where real stories and expert insights inspire hope, healing, and recovery. Be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss future conversations with clinicians, people in recovery, family members, and experts working to change lives every day.  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 you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

    Can Families Recover from Addiction Together? | Mark Rosman | Part 3

  5. Jul 24

    How Can I Fix My Child Who Is an Addict? | Mark Rosman | Part 2

    How do you come to terms with the fact that your child is struggling with addiction? In Part 2 of this three-part conversation, Hollywood director Mark Rosman (Keep Coming Back, A Cinderella Story, Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens) shares the heartbreaking moment his family could no longer deny the reality of his daughter's addiction. Mark opens up about hearing the devastating truth from an addiction specialist, the fear of losing his daughter, and the emotional toll addiction takes on parents and the entire family. He also discusses how support groups like Al-Anon helped him begin to understand that recovery isn't just for the person struggling with addiction—it's for the family, too. In this episode, you'll hear: The conversation that changed Mark's family foreverWhy accepting addiction is one of the hardest steps for parentsHow denial can delay getting helpThe emotional impact addiction has on loved onesWhy family recovery is just as important as individual recoveryIf you're a parent, spouse, sibling, or someone who loves a person struggling with addiction, this conversation offers honest insight, compassion, and hope from someone who has lived through it. 🎙 In Part 3, Mark shares what healing looked like for his family, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and the lessons every family affected by addiction should hear. If this conversation has been meaningful to you, be sure to follow the podcast and listen to Part 3: Can Families Recover from Addiction Together?  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. If you or someone you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

    How Can I Fix My Child Who Is an Addict? | Mark Rosman | Part 2

  6. Jul 24

    How Do You Know If Your Child Has an Addiction? | Mark Rosman | Part 1

    How do you know when typical teenage behavior has become something much more serious? In Part 1 of this three-part conversation, Hollywood director Mark Rosman (Keep Coming Back, A Cinderella Story, Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens) shares the deeply personal story of discovering his daughter's addiction—and the warning signs he and his family almost missed. Mark opens up about the denial, fear, and uncertainty that so many parents experience when addiction enters the family. He also explains how years of successful filmmaking ultimately led him to create Keep Coming Back, a feature film inspired by his family's recovery journey. In this episode, you'll hear: The early warning signs of addiction that many parents overlookWhy denial is such a common responseHow Mark's Hollywood career led him to tell his most personal storyWhy he believes families need recovery tooThe events that set his family on an entirely new pathWhether you're a parent, family member, or simply want to better understand addiction, this conversation offers honest insight, practical perspective, and hope. 🎙 In Part 2, Mark shares the heartbreaking moment an addiction specialist told him the truth about his daughter—and how that conversation changed everything for his family. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss Part 2.  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. If you or someone you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

    How Do You Know If Your Child Has an Addiction? | Mark Rosman | Part 1

  7. Jun 29

    After 20 Years Without Alcohol, One Drink Changed Everything: April's Recovery Story

    For years, April believed she could eventually drink like a "normal person." After surviving childhood trauma, family alcoholism, and decades of emotional pain, she spent 20 years abstinent from alcohol—but without addressing the deeper issues underneath. When she returned to drinking, everything spiraled. What followed was a journey through addiction, toxic relationships, relapse, and ultimately a life-changing decision to seek help.  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 you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

  8. Jun 12

    The Trauma I Never Faced: My Recovery Story featuring Luann Lee

    Actress, entrepreneur, and survivor Luann Lee shares her powerful recovery story, revealing the childhood trauma, emotional pain, and addiction that nearly took everything from her. For years, Luann used alcohol to cope with wounds she didn't fully understand. What appeared to be a successful life on the outside was masking a deeper struggle within. In this candid conversation, she opens up about hitting a breaking point, seeking help, and discovering the root causes of her addiction. Everything changed when she entered treatment at Oxford Treatment Center. Through trauma-focused therapy and a life-changing women's trauma program, Luann was able to confront her past, begin healing, and build a new life in recovery. "Nothing unpacked it the way Oxford Treatment Center did." In this episode, you'll hear: ✔️ The trauma behind her addiction ✔️ The moment she knew she needed help ✔️ How Oxford Treatment Center helped change her life ✔️ Why addressing underlying trauma is essential for recovery ✔️ A message of hope for anyone struggling with addiction  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 you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org

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“Addiction Talk” is a live online talk show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.

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  • Creator
    American Addiction Centers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Addiction Talk
  • Show Website
    Addiction Talk

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