Navigating Addiction, Mental Illness & Trauma | Civil Rights with Mark Astor with special guest Mark Astor

Navigating Addiction, Mental Illness & Trauma | Civil Rights with Mark Astor with special guest Mark Astor

May 22, 2026 · 52 min · Season 1 · Episode 3

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Mark Astor discusses the intersection of addiction, mental illness, and legal rights for families in crisis.

Send us Fan Mail When love alone won't stop the spiral, families need answers. A parent's worst nightmare: substance use disorder and mental illness collide, triggering crisis calls, involuntary holds, and court battles. Trauma recovery isn't just emotional; it's legal. Florida attorney Mark Astor reveals how families navigating addiction, mental health emergencies, and special needs crises can protect their rights and understand the system before it's too late. Real talk for caregivers facin...

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