Addiction, Treatment and Recovery

On April 28th, the 15th Annual PRISM Awards recognized Lucky Duck Productions’ special program, “Nick News with Linda Ellerbee – “Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics”” with the award for Children or Teen Television Program. The special tells the story of 5 kids who live with alcoholic parents and the challenges they face because of it.

Although the program shows how sad and scary it can be for children living with alcoholism, it also delivers a message of hope. Jerry Moe, National Director, Betty Ford Children’s Program, who is featured in the show as the subject matter expert, explains, “It lets kids know that they are not alone and that there are things they can do to stay safe and cope with the problem.”

Special kudos to Matthew, and alumnus of the Colorado Betty Ford Children’s Program, who was featured on the show and clearly demonstrated both his strengths and resilience.

The show can be viewed on iTunes or downloaded as a free podcast at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-influence-kids-alcoholics/id400203724?i=89045827

The PRISM Awards, produced by the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC), in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and FX Network, honor actors, movies, music, media and television’s top shows that accurately depict and bring attention to substance abuse and mental health issues.

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