Robert Munsch reflects on the private struggles that existed alongside his celebrated career as one of Canada's best-known children's authors. In this revealing interview, he discusses childhood depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and cocaine addiction, family tragedy, and his experiences with recovery. He also explores the relationship between his mental health, addiction, and writing, sharing how personal experiences and the children he encountered inspired many of his stories and shaped the public storyteller generations of readers came to know.
Journalist Elizabeth Vargas speaks candidly with Diane Sawyer about her experiences with anxiety, alcohol addiction, treatment, relapse, and recovery. Behind a successful career at ABC News, Vargas struggled with severe anxiety and increasingly relied on alcohol to cope, eventually entering treatment multiple times. She reflects on hiding her addiction, resisting help, and the impact her drinking had on her family and career. Through her story, the interview explores the connection between anxiety and alcohol use disorder, the realities of relapse, and the ongoing commitment required in recovery.
After recovering from nearly two decades of addiction and 12 years in prison, Michael DeLeon traveled across the United States speaking with families, healthcare professionals, educators, and people in recovery about the opioid crisis. Through their stories, this documentary explores the devastating impact of prescription opioids, overdose, and addiction while highlighting the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery. Together, these voices reveal how deeply the epidemic has affected communities across America and why many believe far more must be done to save lives.
Alcohol has played a central role in British history and culture for centuries, yet its impact on society is often overlooked. This thought-provoking documentary explores the nation's complex relationship with drinking through interviews with addiction specialists, medical experts, researchers, and people with lived experience, including Russell Brand. Examining the science of alcohol, binge drinking culture, industry influence, and the stigma surrounding addiction, this resource encourages viewers to reconsider one of society's most accepted drugs and the widespread harm it can cause.
Growing up with a parent struggling with alcohol addiction can leave lasting emotional wounds that often continue into adulthood. Through an honest conversation with Calum Best, this documentary explores the impact of losing his father, football legend George Best, to alcoholism while reflecting on the challenges faced by children living with parental addiction. Blending personal experience with expert insight, this resource highlights the importance of breaking stigma, supporting young people affected by addiction, and finding healing through understanding, connection, and open conversation.
A former AFL star shares the devastating consequences of gambling addiction in this honest and deeply personal interview. Reflecting on the rise and fall of his career, Daryn Cresswell describes how compulsive gambling gradually consumed his life, damaged his relationships, led to overwhelming debt, and ultimately resulted in a prison sentence. Alongside insights from his former wife, this resource highlights the far-reaching impact of gambling addiction while exploring the challenges of recovery, accountability, and rebuilding a life after everything has fallen apart.
