Brian Hazard suffered from ADHD as a kid. It made school hell. It made him feel like an outcast. It contributed to his suicide attempts and his descent into addiction. At age 20, after setting his hair on fire with grain alcohol (I have your attention now, don't I?), he checked into rehab and set forth on a journey that on June 17 saw him celebrate 24 years of sobriety.
While Brian will always have ADHD, he no longer suffers from it. It's part of what defines him. It's why he's an attention whore, but he's learned to leverage that characteristic to help others. Despite his desire for attention, after many years working in substance abuse treatment centers, he's now a sought-after therapist.
That ADHD made this conversation ... let's say nonlinear. But ultimately it's authentic, moving, informative, and it will make your face hurt from laughing so hard.
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Our conversation with Brian was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.
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