Topic Info
Alcohol and drug abuse is and has been a growing epidemic in our country. We see celebrities publicly struggle with addictions everyday in the media, but approximately 27 million people in America are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. For around 100 years, medical science has racked its collective brains trying to figure out just what causes addiction. Dr. Friedman welcomes some top experts to discuss causes and treatment options for addiction, as well as the long term health dangers.
Guest Info
Dr. Charles Sophy has dedicated his life to the physical and mental well-being of children and families from all walks of life.
He is board certified in three clinical specialties: Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Family Practice. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the nation’s largest Child Welfare System. As Medical Director, Dr. Sophy is responsible for directing the physical and mental health, as well as assisting in ensuring the safety, of over 40,000 foster care children.
Dr. Sophy’s guest appearances on national television include “Larry King Live,” “The Today Show”, “The Rachael Ray Show” “Inside Edition”, and PBS’ “A Place Of Our Own”. His radio work includes guest spots on “Dr. Drew LIVE”, “Yo on E!”, “Conway & Whitman” and “Let’s Talk Adoption”. He has been quoted in The LA Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and The Chicago Tribune, and he has been both interviewed and published in major magazines, including “Parents”, “Men’s Health” “Family Circle” and “Redbook”. He is the “on call” Psychiatrist for “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House”.
