pam griffin: she told me that she didn't want
to live like this anymore...
she begged... she begged for help,
saying mom - please help me.
doug griffin: our family's tragedy could happen
to any family...
pam griffin: we knew we had to save other families
from losing their children.
kelly reached out to us.
doug griffin: she came to my family to learn more.
pam griffin: she listened to what we had to say,
she didn't know us.
pam griffin: we talked about the ways to remove
the stigma of addiction so parents can get help.
doug griffin: kelly co-authored the
comprehensive addiction and recovery act -
this act will save kids' lives...
...and enable families to get the help they need.
doug griffin: we don't want courtney to be remembered
for her substance abuse, but rather for her
struggle to achieve recovery.
pam griffin: kelly believes recovery is possible.