Addiction Talks with Stephen Gibb

Join Stephen and his guest Mark Groubert as they take a deep dive into his book "Rehab Nation". Exploring and exposing the real American history of addiction and the rehab industry that has spawned from it. There are some truly fascinating revelations that take place inside of this nearly two hour episode. Toxic celebrity culture be damned ! So strap in my friends. This is quite the ride.

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After attending Bard College, The New School for Social Research and New York University Film School Mark Groubert decided it was time to get a serious job.

He became a staff writer for National Lampoon Magazine.

Following in the tradition of his mentors: Doug Kenney, Tony Hendra, John Hughes, and Michael O’Donoghue, Groubert created such iconic features as Mass Murderer Trading Cards, The Klaus Barbie Doll, Capitalist Hall of Fame Plaques, and Sexual Jeopardy: The Home Game.

Groubert, also co-wrote the immensely popular National Lampoon Dirty Joke Book.

He then created, published and edited MTV Magazine; the first nationally distributed desktop publication in America. Magazine Week nominated the monthly publication for its Publishing Excellence Award.

Groubert entered live theatre production in New York. Along with the legendary comedian Alan King, he co-produced the original Toyota Comedy Festival.

He then produced the hit show Mambo Mouth, which won an Off-Broadway Obie Award for star John Leguizamo. Groubert followed by producing the filmed version for HBO and Island Pictures.

For the HBO Network Groubert then co-produced On The Ledge, an avant-garde variety show, as well as, talent producing the award-winning documentary: Mo’ Funny: Black Comedy in America.

Groubert has written over fifteen screenplays including The Recruit, starring Colin Farrell and Al Pacino, as well as, serving as a script doctor on dozens of others.

He did a stint as editor of The Weekly World News. He has written for High Times, Penthouse, LA City Beat and numerous other national publications.

Groubert serves as the Senior Film and Book Reviewer for the popular political website Crooks and Liars.Com.

Currently he is a feature writer/investigative reporter for the LA Weekly (Village Voice Media). His most recent work includes Rehab City – a three-part investigative series looking into the Los Angeles drug rehab scene, as well as, Box of Dreams: In Search of a Soul Lost and Found in L.A.

Groubert is a regular guest on Dr. Drew Live, the national radio show of Dr. Drew Pinsky, the addiction specialist as well as, The Dr. Drew Podcast and Dr. Drew On Call on the CNN HLN Network.

He is also the author of the recent book Rehab Nation: Inside The Secret World of Celebrity Rehabs.

A native New Yorker, Mark Groubert currently resides in Los Feliz, California.

You can follow Mark at:

Twitter - @4rehabjustice

Facebook - @centerforrehabjustice

Instagram - @4rehabjustice

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Stephen Gibb goes one on one with himself and answers your questions. Tune in today at 3:30 PM EST for this special podcast. Talking to himself, but in a good way. In this revealing podcast he answers questions sent in by listeners on everything from homelessness to his hilarious stage antics.

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Phil Caivano is a New Jersey native started his career playing at some of New York cities legendary venues like the Cat club and CBGB’s in the late seventies.

His band has performed along side rock icons the Ramones and The Cramps to name a few.

Phil is an amazing guitarist, songwriter and a successful record producer. He is a long time member of 12 Step Recovery Community in NYC, Los Angeles and New Jersey and Currently on staff at Avenues NYC. New York City’s Premier Transitional Living Facility. He won his Battle with drugs and alcohol thirty three years ago and shares his fascinating story with me.

His bands album Powertrip went Gold in 1998 behind the success of the hit single Space Lord. The group toured with Aerosmith, Metallica and Rob Zombie and are still performing and recording together today.

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Join Stephen and his guest Coach Bill Bayno of the Indiana Pacers. Hear Coach Bayno in his most personal interview yet !

Coach Bill talks candidly about his own experience from his humble beginnings in Goshen, NY to his incredible rise to the top where he is currently deep inside the NBA bubble. He talks sobriety, winning, losing, and living life at the bottom and the top of the game.

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Meet Jason Rockman, Canadian radio personality, entrepreneur and front man for the Rock band Slaves on Dope. Hear his stories of touring sober with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera and Motörhead. Learn how this good guy from Montreal maintains his sobriety and positive attitude during these negative times.

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Meet Milcho, a creative thinker, video director and mental health advocate. A Trichotillomania survivor. Milcho’s journey to happiness winds and turns and is nothing less than amazing.

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Rob Demeo is the definition of a walking, talking miracle. His journey is nothing short of remarkable. From the depths of drug addiction to a successful career in the recovery field. Rob's story is one you don't want to miss.

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This time our guest is South Florida "Addiction Walks" contributor Kaity Doyle.Katie faced her demons as a teen and has a powerful message to the younger people struggling with addiction. After making it past her 21st birthday as a sober young woman, Kaity is about to celebrate 10 years clean and sober ! She is an amazing example of what's possible !

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