Father speaks on his son's addiction

Journalist David Sheff will speak on "What Happened to My Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction" as part of the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families.

Sheff's presentation will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Glenbard North High School, 990 N. Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. The program will be repeated at noon Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Marquardt Elementary District 15 administration center, 1860 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights.

What had happened to my son? To our family? What did I do wrong? These are the heart-rending questions of a father in sorrow and distress. At this event, Sheff will reflect on the heartbreaking story of his son, Nic, and the impact his addiction had on their family.

Based on his international best-selling memoir, "Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction," Sheff's honest reflection and wisdom make for an extraordinary program.

It's the story of an athlete and honor student, his descent into addiction and the optimism of multiple trips to rehab. From the early warning signs, to denial, to fear, to grief, to hope, this is a story of powerful parental love.

Sheff also is the award winning author of "Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy."

For details, visit glenbardgps.org or call Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.