Scripted for Change: Former Hollywood Director's Reflections on Addiction, Family, and Recovery

On this episode of Addiction Talk, we’re joined by author and former TV director, Art Dielhenn. In the 1980s and 90s, Art Dielhenn was at the top of his game, directing iconic sitcoms like Diff’rent Strokes, Punky Brewster, Head of the Class, and Sister, Sister. But behind the scenes, Art was fighting a private battle: his growing compulsion to drink. After white-knuckling sobriety for 15 years, Art entered a recovery program after hitting what he calls his rock bottom. Today, he’s sober and using his voice to help others. Author of "Get Out of Your Head, It’s a Mess in There" and "Addiction Is a Family Disease," Art Dielhenn is pulling back the curtain on what addiction really looks like inside a family, and how families can navigate this disease. If you have a loved one who has been impacted by addiction, you won’t want to miss this. Join us as Art takes us through his powerful journey—from the director’s chair to a mission of recovery, redemption, and real change. If you or a loved one is struggling, call 866-244-1070 Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services. Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. Looking for more addiction-related content?

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Scripted for Change: Former Hollywood Director's Reflections on Addiction, Family, and Recovery is an episode from Addiction Talk by American Addiction Centers .

This episode is 61:47 long.

This episode was published on Jul 11, 2025.

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