Interview with Matt Lauer - Nic Sheff

Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would smoke pot regularly, do cocaine and ecstasy, and develop addictions to methamphetamines and heroin. Nic’s father, David Sheff, a renowned journalist who has written for The New York Times, Wired, Fortune and Rolling Stone, never gave up hope and helped his son battle and overcome his dangerous addictions.
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  • @THEDOORIZCLOSED
    @THEDOORIZCLOSED5 жыл бұрын

    I JUST finished Tweak. I watched Beautiful Boy first and just KNEW there was way more beyond The Hollywood glam story. Tweak is the absolute most brutal book I have ever read. Nic if you ever read this, I cant even tell you how many times I actually found myself talking TO the book when I read where you said you hate yourself or that youre ugly or just seeing how you would become frightened like a child during someones moments of anger. Even though I know youre sober now my heart kept pounding as I kept reading and I just wanted to reach into that book and give you a hug. Nic I think you are incredibly gifted and dont realize it. Its always the beautiful ones who hate themselves. You are beautiful inside n out, kiddo and even though u may not believe in God I still hope you find spiritual healing which I think will truly complete your journey. Mind, body, soul and spirit 🙆🏾 Tweak was a breath taking read yawl. Be prepared to cry!

  • @kendurasii
    @kendurasii5 жыл бұрын

    David looks so proud of Nic. This is parenting at its best.

  • @kaylashelton7112

    @kaylashelton7112

    5 жыл бұрын

    I watched that movie one hell od a dad

  • @trilliongates2765

    @trilliongates2765

    3 жыл бұрын

    no, he stares at him like he is trying to control him.

  • @trilliongates2765

    @trilliongates2765

    3 жыл бұрын

    he literally stares at him like a psycopath to make sure he does not out his dad as a bad parent.

  • @jaimejaimelajjmatis2929
    @jaimejaimelajjmatis29295 жыл бұрын

    I read Beautiful Boy and did not want to read Tweak because too many people I know choose alcohol, drugs and other negative vices over friendships, work, relationships, etc. but I did read it and I have also read We All Fall Down... VERY important books! Both of their writings are so heartfelt yet heartbreaking, touching, honest, and informative! The words of the Sheff Men make me cry but WAY necessary because their writings teach so much!! Thank you for posting this past interview ♥ #DavidSheff #BeautifulBoy #NicSheff

  • @brittaolson6550
    @brittaolson65505 жыл бұрын

    Nic Sheff has put words to my struggle. I am also Bipolar 1-Rapid Cycling diagnosed & in long-term recovery from addiction.

  • @JohnnyCatFitz

    @JohnnyCatFitz

    5 жыл бұрын

    That diagnosis may change the longer you recover. I know people who were said to be rapid cyclers and no medicine worked. But in the long term w other doctors they were just highly anxiety prone/panic attacks and depressive w some more major depressive episodes. The mania is often a mix of unproccesd trauma, guilt and anxiety.

  • @KrystyneY
    @KrystyneY3 жыл бұрын

    I finished Tweak and I'm still so heartbroken for Nic. He lives a d daily struggle. I just started reading beautiful boy. Whatwasthedate of his interview? 2008?

  • @dudebruh5703
    @dudebruh57035 жыл бұрын

    Love both books so much ❤ helped me alot

  • @simi5044
    @simi50445 жыл бұрын

    David Sheff is a lovely man

  • @trilliongates2765

    @trilliongates2765

    3 жыл бұрын

    doubt it. i bet he is the reason his son has issues. he is just acting. watch how he blinks when he lies.

  • @cecilialomas9215
    @cecilialomas92153 жыл бұрын

    Un libro que me ha atrapado enormemente. Me ayuda a encontrar alivio y respuestas al problema de adicción.

  • @adrastos761
    @adrastos761 Жыл бұрын

    I too just finished Tweak, and a book before that I read Beautiful Boy. I think to read one, you must read the other. I am glad I read the fathers first, then the sons. I really enjoyed both books. Yes, Tweak is brutally honest and some parts were very disturbing. Erin, the 11 or 12 year old getting shot meth, was for me, very, very disturbing.

  • @jayneblackman5600
    @jayneblackman5600 Жыл бұрын

    I love this guy, mwah xx

  • @lucyfoster4082
    @lucyfoster40825 жыл бұрын

    Both the older and younger Shef are quite handsome. Nic has lovely eyes and he would do well to style his hair in a way that brings them out more.

  • @ralex3697
    @ralex36975 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly insightful, excellent film A major global problem. I am dead set against legalizing recreational drugs, due to the fact that self medication needs to be addressed. Say what you will, all addictions are harmful.

  • @lou4pinkratz

    @lou4pinkratz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some of the most harmful and addictive drugs are legal. They are America’s downfall. Prescribed like sweets for everything and anything.

  • @vistaprime
    @vistaprime5 жыл бұрын

    was Lauer fired shortly after this interview.

  • @jayneblackman5600
    @jayneblackman5600 Жыл бұрын

    Nice books resemble Dante's invention of hell xx

  • @ThkTwice
    @ThkTwice5 ай бұрын

    Stop it…. A good metaphor? Everyone is reading…

  • @olubukonla7352
    @olubukonla73525 жыл бұрын

    Nic Sheff says that he was high during this promotional tour. It shows. #smh

  • @jakemurnion4306

    @jakemurnion4306

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can tell when he first starts talking.

  • @RetroExhibitCollective

    @RetroExhibitCollective

    4 жыл бұрын

    For the movie or book

  • @mylittlemakeupchair9158

    @mylittlemakeupchair9158

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here’s where you are wrong as someone who read we all fall down... he’s not on meth, he was smoking weed and I think he still does. Weed isn’t addictive. He had been drinking previously but here he’s just on weed and his medications. Why would he lie, he has no reason to. He relapsed and has lots of trouble after beautiful boy and tweak. It doesn’t end there. Read we all fall down. He’s doing good now so it doesn’t even matter. It’s part of recovery. Relapse is part of it. He’s completely sober now snd has been for like 9 years