(OAK RIDGE, NJ)— In a poignant interview, One-on-One host Steve Adubato speaks with Stephen Della Valle, author of Rising Above the Influence: A True Story About Alcohol, Drugs and Recovery. The interview will be aired on Thursday, July 24 at 5:30 pm on CN8.
“Each interview I go on I have a chance to address the nationwide drug epidemic and share my story,” says Stephen. “Ultimately I hope my book will encourage others to learn from my mistakes and realize it is never too late to turn your life around.”
In a time when prescription and illegal drug abuse has reached an all time high amongst teens and young adults, Rising Above the Influence tells the story of Stephen’s addiction and the dark road it brought him down.
“The release of Rising Above the Influence is very timely as the ongoing national drug problem continues to soar,” says Stephen, who is also the President of Turning Point Rehabilitation Center in Verona, NJ. “The message portrayed in my book is clear—recovery is possible for anyone who is willing to get help.”
“Everybody can make a difference in spreading awareness to children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse,” says Stephen. “The key is to educate them at an early age and help them understand the perils of where that particular lifestyle will lead them.”
Rising Above the Influence is Stephen’s honest and inspiring account of the depths one man can fall to—and the heights he can achieve if only he reaches out a hand for help.
For more information on One on One please visit www.caucusnj.org, and for more information about Rising Above the Influence please visit www.risingabovetheinfluence.net.
