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Cousins' doco sends right message

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 11 August, 2010 - 8:14 AM
Ben Cousins in a Richmond cafe (Image sent in by listener)

A warts-and-all depiction of Ben Cousins' drug addiction will feature in a TV documentary two years in the making and set to be screened before the end of the AFL season.

Cousins is seen using drugs  crying under the influence of an unknown substance and staring into the camera declaring he's "a drug addict".

Geoff Munro from the Australian Drug Foundation hopes the documentary sends the right message.

In response to the publicity surrounding the upcoming documentary, Richmond CEO Brendon Gale says: "This is a confronting story and one we sincerely hope has a positive impact on those that watch it."

"If what Ben and his family have been through serves as an important lesson to others then it has been worth doing."

"As we all know, Ben was in a very dark place. As a recovering drug addict, we believe his time at Richmond has helped him with his rehabilitation and we will continue to support him."

Will you watch the documentary.

'I know more than most'

Ben Cousins ARCHIVE INTERVIEW: Ben Cousins' father Bryan is far more concerned with his son's battle against drug addiction than he is about the Brownlow Medalist's return to footy - listen to a very powerful Sports Today interview while seeing how Cousins went.

Blog comments Your Say

  • been there done that and recovery is possible if you get involved in a twelve step program and with the love and support of family and friends anyone can stay clean for one day at a time

    Tony Saturday 4 September, 2010 - 6:37 AM

  • Yes ill will watch it so proud of u Ben, to have gone though what u have gone though and to have come out on top u r amazing,love u Ben xxx

    Tanya Bates Tuesday 17 August, 2010 - 11:36 PM

  • Good luck Ben i think your doing a good job and you don't need to ppl please! There are a lot of ppl that don't want to see you get up and have a go but you will get there and you will feel like a million bucks. I have been through this too and i wish you all the best mate!

    Dannielle Tuesday 17 August, 2010 - 9:44 AM

  • Oh Matt please, are you comparing the toughness of an Aussie Rules player to a screaming Soccer Queen, you really are a fool, don't you think it's about time mummy and daddy kicked you out of home and you had to grow up, or do you have to wait until they have picked your bride!

    Cheryl Friday 13 August, 2010 - 12:14 PM

  • Ben has been a champion and a wash out all in the span of ten years.

    His rise and fall is a story that everyone should watch whether you are a football enthusiast or as a family that has been effected by drugs.

    I for one can not wait to see, what should be, the closing chapter in his heart breaking and heart making story.

    dylan Hartland Friday 13 August, 2010 - 7:27 AM

  • Why the hell would I watch a doco about some Aussie Bogan? He doesn't even play a sport that is known outside a few states in Australia. Imagine he played a sport that involved International scrutiny? This weak minded peanut would crack in 2 minutes, lucky for him he only plays Aussie Ball.

    Matt - proudly Un-Australian Thursday 12 August, 2010 - 4:13 PM

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