Kim Richards, former child star of Escape to Witch Mountain and now a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHBH), has come forward to discuss her sobriety with the press. Until now, Richards has been reticent to speak much about her past issues with addiction. During the first few seasons of filming … Continue Reading

Many are calling for MTV to cancel the show Teen Mom 2 in an effort to save the life of its main wild child star, Jenelle Evans. The world of reality TV is treacherous even for adults who are relatively well-adjusted at the start of it. Now take a teenager whose life may be in … Continue Reading

It’s not easy for child stars to transition into adult acting careers, and Maia Campbell who played Tiffany on the 1990s sitcom In the House with LL Cool J and Debbie Allen, is no exception. After her sitcom ended its run, Campbell ended up developing a devastating crystal meth addiction. On more than one occasion, … Continue Reading

Fergie has definitively reached superstar status as the sole female member of the hip hop group, The Black Eyed Peas. As part of the group, she has toured the world, sold millions of records, and won multiple Grammys. She was even given the ultimate “you’ve know you’ve made it when” honor of singing at the … Continue Reading

Neil Young is the latest in a long line of celebrities to hit the media and talk about his battle with drug and alcohol abuse. In an interview with New York Times Magazine, Young talked about how he has given up drinking and smoking marijuana in recent years after a doctor encouraged him to do … Continue Reading

It’s a story that demonstrates that no one is immune from relapse – not even the old timers with decades of sobriety under their belt. Tom Arnold was clean and sober for 17 years, and then he got into a motorcycle accident. Prescribed prescription painkillers to help ease the pain caused by his injuries, he … Continue Reading

When successful celebrities come out with stories of an addiction past that they successfully overcame through rehab and treatment, it can have big impact on current addicts – especially young people – who admire them. Bradley Cooper’s story is another one to add to this collection, a story full of dangerous antics under the influence … Continue Reading

With a motto like “Faster, higher, stronger,” most spectators want to believe that the Olympic performances they witness every four years come purely from the drive to win when the world’s top athletes compete against each other on a global stage. As performance times get faster and records get broken, we all want to believe … Continue Reading

The British comedian, Russell Brand, 37, has long been a vocal advocate for reform surrounding the treatment of drug addicts. A recovering heroin addict himself, Brand has been in the media lately voicing his opinion about the prescription of methadone to heroin addicts. In Brand’s opinion, it’s not a good enough solution. He says that … Continue Reading

Elton John has managed to sell more than 250 million records, is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, holds the record for bestselling single with “Candle in the Wind,” has received almost too many Grammy nominations and awards to count, and has garnered the title of “Sir” after being knighted by … Continue Reading

Reports were flying in the days after Sage Stallone’s passing that were speculative at best and damaging at worst, often containing allegations of drug addiction and even drug dealing. Currently, authorities related to the case do not believe that Stallone was an addict before he unexpectedly passed recently. A large part of this preliminary belief … Continue Reading

According to Yahoo!, Paul McCartney recently said that after his band The Beatles broke up in the 1970s, he turned to alcohol to cope with his feelings of loss. In fact, he reports that he began to drink heavily during the last years that the band was together, a fact he blames for what The … Continue Reading

Dara Torres, 45, may be the oldest swimmer on the US Olympic swim team this summer in London, swimming against competitors who are easily half her age – some who were not even born when Torres was in her first Olympic games in 1984. With a total of five Olympic games and 12 medals under … Continue Reading

In a recent interview with the British magazine, Fabulous, Disney pop princess Demi Lovato revealed the motives behind her drug use, discussing the problem in detail for the first time. Lovato explained that growing up she had no friends in school and bullies told her that she was fat and ugly. She said that she … Continue Reading

In 1986, Chris Washburn was the talk of the NBA draft. At 6 feet, 11 inches tall and 265 pounds, he towered over the other players in his position of power forward or center. Since he had the rare combination of superior strength and agility, it is no wonder that he was the third pick … Continue Reading

In a compelling plea to British Members of Parliament, Russell Brand urged lawmakers to reconsider the current treatment of drug addicts. He wants to see a more compassionate approach where addicts are viewed as individuals with an illness rather than as criminals. Brand made the point that, “Addiction is a serious disease; it will end … Continue Reading

Thomas Kinkade was considered the most collected living artist in the United States before his untimely death earlier this month. Born and raised in California and a graduate of UC Berkeley, Kinkade became known to the masses by his trademarked title: The Painter of Light. He was married in the early 80s and went on … Continue Reading

As soon as it was made public that Lindsay Lohan would be guest hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL), the media and the blogosphere lit up discussing whether or not this was a wise decision on her part given her recent issues. SNL is a famously stressful job for the host and the post-show reviews can … Continue Reading

Leslie Carter was the sister of Backstreet Boys Nick Carter and Aaron Carter. Last month, she died at the age of 25, leaving behind a daughter who was less than a year old. Why? Her family members believe that her death was caused by an overdose of prescription medication. Did Leslie Carter Die of a … Continue Reading

Whether or not Kim Richards of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was struggling with drug and alcohol addiction was a huge focus of the show over the last couple of seasons. Always denying that she had a problem, Richards continually downplayed her erratic behavior and blamed it on everything from being overly tired to … Continue Reading

Celebrities around the world have been commenting on the death of pop star Whitney Houston. With her very public struggle with drug addiction, demonstrated on her season on reality show Being Bobby Brown, her interview on Oprah, and her missteps on stage over the past decade, few believed that her death wasn’t somehow related to … Continue Reading

Josh Hamilton, the superstar outfielder for the Texas Rangers, has publicly battled addiction in recent years. Both drugs and alcohol threatened to end the pro-baseball player’s career early if he did not change his ways. Hamilton claims his religion assisted him back to a sober lifestyle and not only saved his career, but most likely … Continue Reading

Josh Hamilton has come a long way in his struggle against drug and alcohol addiction, and while the Rangers are welcoming him back with open arms, they expect him to stay on track, too. To that end, he intends to have an “addiction accountability” partner with him to help him make good choices no matter … Continue Reading

When Motley Crue appeared on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight, the band talked about everything, including the specifics of the heroin addictions that plagued more than one member and a few eclectic choices in terms of ingestion of other substances as well. Currently, all members of the band are clean and sober – though Vince Neil … Continue Reading

Seeking out the advice of those who have been through a drug addiction and successfully sought treatment is an excellent way to start making good choices in early recovery. T.I. decided to start his own personal road to recovery back in 2010 by asking for the advice of someone who had famously been through addiction … Continue Reading

What is it about fame that causes people to go over the edge? Excessive drinking, drug use and self-destructive behavior seem to go hand in hand with those who get even a small dose of popularity. Does fame cause it? Do famous people begin their own press and decide they don’t need to follow the … Continue Reading

Celebrity drug addict news floods the media, and there have been entire shows dedicated to the topic of Hollywood’s darlings’ drug use. But what about politicians? Election time usually sparks more revelations about people in politics, and while some politicians have been open when questioned about previous drug use, other’s pasts have gone under the … Continue Reading

At a recent charity supporting drug addiction awareness, prevention, education and treatment, a number of celebrities turned up to show their support at the New York City fundraiser. Among those in attendance were Russell Simmons, hip hop mogul; Eliza Dushku, actress; Melissa George, actress; and Michael Kenneth Williams, actor. Simmons was actually a host at … Continue Reading

Sadly, it has been years since Lindsay Lohan has been in the news for something positive relating to her career as an actress in Hollywood. The recent past has been a string of drug-related courtroom hearings, probation violations and arrests, but all the times she has seen inside of a courtroom have ended with a … Continue Reading

Following a long line of Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedians to come clean about their past drug use, Darrell Hammond speaks extremely candidly about a substance abuse problem that culminated with a crack addiction in his new book, God, If You’re Not Up There, I’m F***ed. The autobiography goes into shocking and graphic detail about … Continue Reading

Kim Delaney, 49, who is probably best known for her role as Detective Diane Russell on NYPD Blue, for which she won an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress, is possibly in the midst of a highly public struggle with substance abuse. The actress currently on the Lifetime series Army Wives was in her hometown of … Continue Reading

To be fair, Charlie Sheen has been saying for the past few months that he’s a drug-free man, even claiming that he cured himself of drug and alcohol dependence with his willpower and brainpower alone. He produced multiple pages of clean drug tests to prove it – that is to say, he tossed a bunch … Continue Reading

Having an addition can really negatively affect someone’s life, and celebrities are no exception. It can impact your career, your relationships, and your daily life, and for the rich and famous, these influences are documented by the media. Here are some of the most recent and most notable losses celebrities have faced because of their … Continue Reading

In the never-ending inquiry into Michael Jackson’s death due to drug overdose in 2009, it appears that those close to the pop star may be called to the stand to testify. The goal? The defense lawyers for Dr. Conrad Murray want those in Jackson’s inner circle to supply evidence that supports the notion that Jackson … Continue Reading

The son of late actress Farrah Fawcett and actor Ryan O’Neal, Redmond O’Neal made headlines recently when he was again arrested for heroin possession and for violating his probation. Far from the first time, this is one in a long string of heroin-related incidents in O’Neal’s life. O’Neal was pulled over in Santa Monica, California … Continue Reading

Steve Tyler, front man for the band Aerosmith and judge on American Idol, recently did a few interviews to promote his new memoir, and in those interviews, he gives fans a few of the salacious stories they’ll be able to expect from his tell-all autobiography. One such detail is that Tyler says he spent more … Continue Reading

It’s not the first time this year, but hopefully it will be the last — “Golden Voice” Ted Williams is apparently returning to drug rehab. As is often the case when celebrities opt for drug treatment, the official word is not necessarily that he is struggling with drug addiction issues but that he has a … Continue Reading

Jenelle Evans is one of the more colorful characters on Teen Mom 2, and her latest trip to drug rehab will likely surprise few fans of the show. What may surprise viewers is the young teen mom’s reasoning for attending drug addiction treatment. It’s not that she requires the medical detox and psychological addiction treatment … Continue Reading

Chace Crawford, one of the ensemble cast of Gossip Girl, was charged in June of last year with marijuana possession. Rather than deal with a trial and possible sentencing, Crawford has agreed to a pre-trial diversion program. If he can stay on the straight and narrow and break no laws for the next year, he … Continue Reading

Jose Antonio Medina Arreguin was called the “King of Heroin” by the Mexican media – AKA Don Pepe – because he was taking home as much as $260,000 a week in California drug sales alone. But now the King of Heroin has not only been arrested for his crimes, but he has stood in front … Continue Reading

Michaele Salahi was originally slated to take part in this season of VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, but it turns out that Salahi is missing a defining criteria: she’s not living with drug or alcohol addiction of any kind. So she’s been politely shown the door, a fact confirmed by VH1. That’s okay. She’s … Continue Reading

On every major news network, tabloid show and radio call-in show, Charlie Sheen has worked hard to make sure that you know what’s going on in his life. He got fired. He’s mad about it. He lives with “goddesses.” He thinks he has “tiger blood” coursing through his veins. He thinks he’s a rock star. … Continue Reading

Ashlee Simpson, singer and little sister to Jessica Simpson, was married to Pete Wentz for just over two years when the couple called it quits. Why did the two walk away from the marriage? A source told TMZ.com that Wentz didn’t want the divorce but that Simpson was fed up with his “erratic behavior.” Showbiz … Continue Reading

According to a press release on PRWEB, “Michael Lohan [is] alarmed with our nation’s growing rate of adolescent drug use and the subsequent tragedies occurring as a result of teen drug abuse. Michael Lohan [is] fulfilling [his] mission to speak about the dangers of teenage substance abuse and reach out to parents who are desperately … Continue Reading

Side effects are one thing, but flashbacks and hallucinations after years of sobriety – that’s the stuff that nightmares are made of. Ozzy Osbourne – or the Prince of Darkness, depending upon your rock and roll stance – fought off drug and alcohol addiction for decades and reports that his success is marred by continued … Continue Reading

He used to be a quarterback for the Jets, but now Ray Lucas is in drug rehab trying to fight off a painkiller addiction that came about due to chronic pain and injuries he incurred on the field. Lucas isn’t just a recovering addict – he’s an angry recovering addict. He is indicting the NFL, … Continue Reading

It’s not the first time for Aaron Carter, but it’s his most recent trip to drug rehab – and now he’s back and ready to get back to… work? A pop star in his teens and then a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, the 23-year-old celebrity decided to spend a month in rehab to … Continue Reading

Adam Jasinski was the winner of Big Brother 9, but he made a much bigger mark on pop culture when he was arrested in October 2009 for trying to sell 2000 oxycodone pills – to an informant. Over a year later, he has now finally been sentenced for his crime: four years in prison. Jasinski … Continue Reading

David Arquette has been having a hard time since his split with Courteney Cox last year. The months since their separation have had him making several revealing – and somewhat sloppy – appearances on Howard Stern’s radio show and drinking heavily. Arquette told Us Magazine: “I’ve been drinking a lot because I’m heartbroken. It’s really … Continue Reading

Season 4 of the popular reality TV show, Celebrity Rehab is gearing up and so is its captain, Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew recently spoke to Huffington Post about how the show began, the issue of rewarding addiction with celebrity by granting certain people a spot on the show, and the type of personality that … Continue Reading

Michael Jackson’s dramatic death may have seemed like a surprise to the public, but many from his inner circle feared a tragedy for years. In the 18 months that have passed since his death, many more facts and stories have come out about his drug use. Never mind Jackson’s fame and celebrity status – this … Continue Reading

Throughout history there have been brilliant men and women who seemed incapable of balancing the demands of their personal lives with their contributions to history. Today, we are able to recognize that many of history’s most fascinating figures were in fact in need of professional help. Many of these historical figures self-medicated themselves in order … Continue Reading