REPOST: Actress Kristen Johnston Describes the Struggles of Overcoming Addiction and Loving Someone with Addiction

Episode notes

This week, we’re re-airing one of our favorite interviews from Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas , featuring actress and star of 3rd Rock from the Sun Kristen Johnston. When Kristen first started finding success in television, feelings of self-doubt and panic began to overwhelm her. She turned to prescription painkillers, and addiction began to take over her life. Re-join Elizabeth as she and Kristen speak about the events that led her to recovery, the experience of loving someone who themselves is struggling with substance use, and the pain of losing her sister to an accidental overdose. Related reading After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode: Understanding Prescription & Over-the-Counter Medication Preparing for Life and Recovery Following Treatment I Know I Need to Take Care of Myself Too, but How? 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.

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