The Psych Central Show: Candid Chat On Mental Health & Psychology

Laurie Dhue appeared to have it all — a successful career as a broadcast journalist, a beautiful apartment over Central Park, a great family, and lots of friends. But she had what she thought of as a “naughty and thrilling” secret — a cocaine addiction.  Join us as she shares with Gabe her motivation for getting clean, how she did it, and what she is up to now. To learn more -- or read the transcript - -please visit the official episode page. Guest Bio Laurie Dhue is Chief Brand Officer at Recovery Education and Applied Learning (REAL). One of the nation’s leading recovery advocates, Laurie is in long-term recovery from alcohol misuse and drug addiction. She has worked closely with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) and the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Laurie has spoken on behalf of many national recovery organizations including the Hazelden Bett