TOPICS: Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Celebrities, Concurrent Disorders, Parental Addiction, Personal Stories, Recovery, Relapse, USA

Stephen's Story follows one family's journey through grief after losing Stephen to an opioid overdose in 2018. Through heartfelt interviews, they reflect on the trauma, mental health struggles, family history, and addiction that shaped his life while raising awareness about the opioid crisis. More than a tribute, the documentary encourages open conversations about substance use, challenges stigma, and offers hope to families facing similar experiences.

TOPICS: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Concurrent Disorders, Family History, Grief & Loss, Heroin, Impact on Families, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Opioids, Overdose, Personal Stories, USA

Recovery is rarely a straight path, even for those who dedicate their lives to helping others overcome addiction. In this candid documentary, addiction therapist Michael Pond reflects on his own struggle with alcohol use disorder, repeated relapse, and the shortcomings of traditional treatment approaches. Combining lived experience with evidence-based perspectives, this resource explores the realities of recovery, the importance of individualized care, and why compassion, science, and hope are essential to helping people build lasting change.

TOPICS: Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholics Anonymous, Canada, Concurrent Disorders, Depressants, Evidence-Based, Harm Reduction, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Naltrexone, Personal Stories, Prevention & Treatment, Recovery, Relapse, Science & Research, Stigma, Twelve-Step Programs, Vivitrol