Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 165
Drug & Sex Addiction + Celebrity with Leonard Buschel
Drug and sex addiction, plus the creative impulse to excess is examined with addiction expert Leonard Buschel. Behavioral disorders, the cycle of dependence and self-destruction, and the human condition are all explored-with attention paid to the influence of celebrity and genetics in addiction (as well as the 12-step program). We also hear why Shame, starring Michael Fassbender is one of the best depictions of addiction in this uncensored Media Mayhem hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcome to Media Mayhem.
00:10 Introducing Leonard Buschel.
00:40 Writers in treatment for drug addiction and the basis for addiction.
06:20 Young stars and drug addiction, avoiding the cycle, and educating through honesty.
13:00 Buschel discusses his personal experiences with addiction.
18:40 Is substance abuse part of the human condition?
24:30 Sex addiction, celebrities, and public relations stunts.
28:50 Is recovery possible without the twelve-step program?
33:00 Prescription drugs are children being over-medicated?
40:00 Nature vs. nurture and Robert Downey Jr.’s son Indio.
46:10 Thanks and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Leonard Buschel CADCA, is a California State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and publisher. He is the Founder of Writers In Treatment. W.I.T. a non-profit organization which helps individuals in the writing profession suffering from any self-destructive addiction get into a good treatment facility. Mr. Buschel is also the founder of the Reel Recovery Film Festival, a multi-day event which celebrates film, the arts, writing and creativity. We showcase filmmakers who make honest films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment and recovery. Slated for screening is an eclectic lineup of contemporary and classic films, documentaries and shorts from American and international, first-time filmmakers and industry veterans.
Additional Links
http://www.writersintreatment.org/
http://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/
https://twitter.com/leonardbuschel
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.425924594096369.93759.424291140926381&type=3
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