NJ Father Starts Group Aimed At Helping Families Cope With Addiction

By Michelle Durham

PITMAN, N.J., (CBS) -- A New Jersey dad who spent months and thousands of dollars to help his sons conquer their drug addiction has formed a foundation to help other families cope with the high cost of rehab for their loved one.

There is a fundraiser Friday night that is designed to make you smile as you help.

When Jimmy Graham discovered both of his sons were addicted to drugs he went through his sons' phones and went public with the fight.

"I found out who the dealers were. I had yard signs made and I put them in the dealer's front yards," said Graham.

He put both sons in rehab, a very expensive proposition because most insurance plans only pay for 30 days when Graham says most addicts need a minimum of 90 days, sometimes more.

"After that I started a non-profit organization Stand Up 2 Addiction to benefit the parents, children and siblings of people who were addicted," said Graham.

Graham said he was prepared to go hungry if it meant his sons could stay in rehab, but he doesn't want anyone else in that situation. Jimmy is a stand-up comic and he plans to take the stage Friday night at the Broadway Theater in Pitman along with famed colleagues Artie Lange, Tim Grill and Steve Trevelise. Show starts at 8 p.m. All proceeds go to the foundation.

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For more information about Stand Up 2 Addiction, click here.