Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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 and quickly became a severe addict. 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.
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:
Is Your Child at Risk? A Substance Use Risk Assessment:
drugfree.org/substance-use-risk-assessment/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season3
When Your Child Sees Substance Use as an Answer, Not a Problem
drugfree.org/article/substance-use-as-an-answer-not-a-problem/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season3
Suggesting Treatment to a Loved One
drugfree.org/article/suggesting-treatment/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season3
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
Cameron Douglas, author of Long Way Home, on recovery, triumph, and fatherhood
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 and quickly became a severe addict. 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.
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:
Is Your Child at Risk? A Substance Use Risk Assessment:
drugfree.org/substance-use-risk-assessment/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season3
When Your Child Sees Substance Use as an Answer, Not a Problem
drugfree.org/article/substance-use-as-an-answer-not-a-problem/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season3
Suggesting Treatment to a Loved One
drugfree.org/article/suggesting-treatment/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season3
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
Cameron Douglas, author of Long Way Home, on recovery, triumph, and fatherhood
