A former cast member of MTV's Real World: Chicago, Chris Beckman recounts his journey from addiction to recovery, speaking directly to the concerns of today's youth: how to go out, have fun, and be productive while in recovery, and how to turn away from social pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Clean: A New Generation in Recovery Speaks Out also gives parents a realistic look at what's really going on in schools and at the mall - anywhere kids get together.
Chris Beckman, a cast member of MTV's Real World, Chicago, has toured the country since 2002, speaking to high school and college audiences about his addiction and recovery. He is currently signed with the Ford modeling agency and is a successful artist. His paintings have been featured in showings in New York and Boston.