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Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series: Mackenzie Phillips, June 5th 2013
Actress Mackenzie Phillips gave us a fantastic hour or so depiction of What It Was Like, What Happened, and What It’s Like Now for her and her struggle with life issues. Dr. Drew surprised Mack by showing up to answer questions with from an audience of about 100 PRC residents and guests. Look for more excellent speakers and events coming up later this summer in The Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series…
Getting To Know Mackenzie Phillips
Getting to Know Mackenzie Phillips
With a speaking engagement scheduled at the Pasadena Recovery Center on June 5, Mackenzie Phillips shares with us her experiences with alcoholism
By FRANZ A.D. MORALES
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | 11:38 AM
Due to speak at the Pasadena Recovery Center on June 5, actress Mackenzie Phillips spends some time with us to share her thoughts as well as how she copes with alcoholism.
“I am so passionate about recovery and I just think it’s really important to try and get rid of the shame and fear attached to not only being an active addict, but to be an addict in recovery, or an alcoholic for that matter,” says Phillips.
“I think speaking out about it lessens the stigma,” she adds.
As a recovering alcoholic, Phillips tells us how it has affected her way of looking at things.
“I don’t struggle with wanting to drink or use any of those things. I think that in my case, and I think this is true for a lot of people, once you take the substance away you have to learn how to live with an alcoholic mind and it’s not that you’re not left with the drinking problem, you’re going to end up with a thinking problem,” says Phillips.
A thinking problem is always better than a drinking problem, and though it may seem simple, Phillips tells us it’s far from easy.
“A lot of people think that you just stop using or drinking and everything is peachy keen. Really there’s work that has to be done in order to live a sober, recovery-based comfortable life,” says Phillips.
Phillips tells us that “there’s a daily maintenance that has to go down in order to be comfortable in your own skin and I do that on a daily basis and I live a very happy, comfortable life.
When asked how she manages to lead a sober lifestyle, Phillips says it’s “just meditation and prayer, and I have great relationships with friends and family, and I work with animals.” A simple life for sure, but one that helps her be sober and do what she loves.
In her talk on June 5, Phillips will also be promoting her book, High on Arrival.
“It’s a memoir. It’s the story of my life from my perspective up until 2009. The book came out in September of 2009 and did number three on the New York Times list which was kind of awesome. It’s a very honest look at my experiences and my recovery and talks about my life and what happened and what it’s like today,” explains Phillips.
Before leaving, Phillips shares with us on what she feels for Dr. Drew Pinsky and Celebrity Rehab. She says, “I am a strong supporter of Dr. Drew Pinsky and that Celebrity Rehab was an amazing experience and I think it’s something that was such more of a public service to the viewers.”
The show demystified substance abuse treatments, and though Dr. Drew came under fire, a lot of fire, Phillips thinks it’s unfair.
“He’s a good man and he’s an amazing champion for recovery and I have a huge amount of respect for him,” she adds.
Catch more of Mackenzie Philips at the Pasadena Recovery Center on June 5.
Mackenzie Phillips at Pasadena Recovery Center
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The Latest in our Spectacular Speaker Series Events
Wednesday June 5th at 11:30 am
Best known for her roles in American Graffiti and as rebellious teenager Julie Cooper on the sitcom One Day At A Time. She also appeared on Season 3 of Celebrity Rehab With Dr Drew at Pasadena Recovery Center.
Mackenzie Phillips will be at Pasadena Recovery Centrer talking about her Experience, strengths and hopes with us as well as signing copies of her book, High On Arrival.
A limited number of copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
David Sheff: Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series
Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series Presents David Sheff.
It was standing room only with over 100 in attendance Wednesday afternoon as guests heard about Davids New York Times Best Selling Books, “Beautiful Boy”, and his latest “Clean”
Don’t miss out on the next in the Series on June 5th at PRC, Mackenzie Phillips, actress and singer best known for her roles in American Graffiti and as rebellious teenager Julie Cooper Horvath on the sitcom One Day at a Time. Mackenzie also appeared on Season 3 of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. She will be on hand to share her experience, strengths and hopes with us. Details will be available here next week.
Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series Presents…David Sheff & Dr Drew –
The latest great event planned for your entertainment at Pasadena Recovery Center will feature New York Times Best Selling Author, David Sheff. David will be on hand to share about his latest book, “Clean” and his recent NYT Best Selling book, “Beautiful Boy”.
Dr Drew Pinsky will join David for some Q&A and photo opps and finish up the afternoon signing copies of his book “Clean”. There will be a limited number of copies available for purchase the day of the event.
It all starts at 10:30 am with tours of the Pasadena Recovery Center facility followed by refreshments and a light lunch. David will share on his books at noon then Q&A, photo opps and book signing.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
