From NBA Stardom to Sobriety: Chris Herren on Overcoming Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction

PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast

In this powerful episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Chris Herren, former NBA player and recovery advocate, to discuss the critical issues of substance abuse and addiction among young athletes. Chris shares his personal journey, offers invaluable advice for parents and players, and provides insights into current trends in youth substance use. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in youth sports or concerned about addiction prevention.
📌Key Topics:
✅Youth substance abuse trends
✅Addiction prevention strategies for parents and athletes
✅The importance of early intervention and wellness education
✅Personal experiences with addiction in professional sports
✅Recovery and maintaining sobriety
✅Resources for those struggling with substance use disorder

🗒️About Chris:

Chris Herren is a former NBA player and high school basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, whose promising career was derailed by substance abuse. After scoring over 2,000 points in high school and being named a McDonald's All-American, Herren played college basketball at Boston College and Fresno State before being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999. He later fulfilled his dream of playing for his hometown Boston Celtics, but his struggles with addiction continued throughout his professional career, which included stints in several countries. After achieving sobriety, Chris has dedicated his life to sharing his story and helping others overcome addiction. He founded Herren Talks, Herren Project, and Herren Wellness to provide education, support, and treatment for those affected by substance use disorder
🔗Connect with Chris:

Website | https://herrentalks.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/herrentalks/?hl=en
Twitter | https://twitter.com/herrentalks
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/herrentalks/
Website | https://chrisherren.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/c_herren_
Twitter | https://twitter.com/c_herren
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/chrisherren24

🔗 Connect with Cory:

Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics
Email | [e-mail]
Phone | 859-317-1166
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פרקים

1. Introduction and background on Chris Herren (00:00:00)

2. Chris joins the podcast and shares a fun anecdote (00:02:29)

3. Current trends in youth substance use (00:03:51)

4. Supporting family members struggling with addiction (00:05:31)

5. Advice for parents on preventing substance abuse (00:08:07)

6. Chris's experience with addiction during his NBA career (00:11:13)

7. Chris's vision for addressing the drug problem in the US (00:14:58)

8. The importance of wellness education in schools (00:17:03)

9. Chris's personal wellness routine for maintaining sobriety (00:20:03)

10. Chris's future plans and ongoing recovery journey (00:21:51)

11. Chris's favorite movies and TV shows (00:23:00)

12. Where to find Chris Herren and his resources (00:24:43)