Desperate Housewives' Madison De La Garza: Marijuana, Treatment & Family Support

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Elizabeth Vargas is joined by “Desperate Housewives” actress Madison De La Garza to talk about marijuana use disorder and the role her famous family plays in her recovery. While starring as Juanita on “Desperate Housewives” at just six years old, she was a victim to vicious cyberbullying comments about her appearance, which caused her to develop anxiety, an eating disorder and a marijuana use disorder. She and Elizabeth discuss the role Madison’s family plays in her life and the advice her sister Demi Lovato gave her about recovering in the public eye. Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode: Marijuana Resource Center Setting Limits and Monitoring Behavior How to

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