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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 14 MIN

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

from Addiction Talk · host American Addiction Centers

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

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