Actor and author Cameron Douglas: On recovery, triumph and fatherhood - Heart of the Matter

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Episode notes

This week on Heart of the Matter, actor and author Cameron Douglas, son of Michael Douglas, opens up to Elizabeth Vargas about his incredible recovery journey, as told in his book, “Long Way Home.” Cameron began using substances at 13-years-old, which quickly progressed into a serious addiction. He recounts that even after many years of struggling, including nearly seven years in prison, his parents “never turned away from me.” Cameron and Elizabeth discuss his dad’s influence on why he wrote his tell-all book, his relationship with his famous father and grandfather and how his time in federal prison led to his recovery during this special episode, which aired as part of the Mobilize Recovery virtual experience. Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode: Is Your Child at Risk? A Substance Use Risk Assessment When Your Child Sees Substance Use as an Answer, Not a Problem Suggesting Treatment to a Loved One Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction.