His struggles with substance abuse were fueled by childhood trauma, including sexual abuse at the age of 11 and the pressures of sudden fame. During a house renovation, bridges encountered a bag of white powder, leading him into drug addiction. Despite being 30 years sober, he feels continually defined by his past substance

Now he encourages others to get involved with programs like the alcohol and drug counseling. Bridges, who recently penned an autobiography about his drug addiction and road to recovery, will discuss the pivotal role that counseling played in his recovery and throughout his 18 years.