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Born in Communist Poland and raised by a dysfunctional, abusive family, Asia Janina Dyrkacz would never think she\\u2019d become a high fashion model and actress.\\xa0 She would flee to the United States where such opportunities awaited.\\xa0 But Asia had already been a substance abuser and drinker.\\xa0 She was depressed and riddled with anxiety, but she tried at age 40 to become a professional model.\\xa0 A high-profile agency signed her and soon Asia was walking catwalks in Paris, modeling for Herm\\xe8s and Donna Karan, posing for Marie Claire and shooting ads for BMW.\\xa0 But during her modeling career Asia began abusing cocaine. Her use of drugs, booze and pills eventually lead her to attempting suicide, but a call to a friend saved her life.\\xa0 Asia would choose recovery and begin a cleaner life \\u2013 one that would lead her to spearhead a movement to challenge the fashion industry to fight addiction.

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