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April 15, 2025 41 mins

While we battle the vagaries of middle age, some of our grown and nearly-grown children may struggle launching their own adult lives.  When these struggles descend into addiction, every member of the family can be affected.  In this intimate and riveting episode of The Back Nine, we are joined by  Mark Astor, an attorney specializing in addiction and mental health.  Together, we dive headfirst into the messy world of addiction, family trauma, and the legal lifelines that exist when everything else has failed.

Mark shares how he built a groundbreaking law firm dedicated to rescuing families drowning in crisis He exposes the hidden toll addiction takes on loved ones and the little-known laws that can empower families to regain control. This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a wake-up call for anyone or any family battling addiction in their circle.  So please join us for a must-listen episode of The Back 9.


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