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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

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

from Addiction Talk · host American Addiction Centers

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

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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...

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