This might come as a shock, but the 61-year-old talk show host and philanthropistOprah Winfreyhas actually battled drug addiction before her days of fame. She confessed to smoking crack cocaine in an era of emotional turmoil. Having no sense that she deserved better, Oprah was romantically in...
Barbara Lee Payton (born Barbara Lee Redfield; November 16, 1927 – May 8, 1967) was an American film actress best known for her stormy social life and eventual battles with alcohol and drug addiction. Her life has been the subject of several books including Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye: The Barbar...
Raised in a working-class family, Starr overcame numerous health issues during his childhood, which led to long periods away from school. It was during these hospital stays that he discovered his passion for music, particularly drumming. Starr began his musical career with Rory Stor...
He has said in many interviews, however, that his addictive personality is an aspect he loves as long as it’s not chemical- and in the case of his fitness addiction, it’s actually beneficial to his health and reversing the years of damage he did on himself with his drug addiction. DE...
In 1994, she overcame her drug addiction by spending several weeks back home with her father and grandmother. She then relocated to Los Angeles and lived with fellow adult actress Nikki Tyler, whom she was also dating at the time. Jenna was signed to an exclusive contract with Wicked ...
it that well, I was so ashamed. I knew it wasn't normal or healthy because I was hurting myself through this cycle of disordered eating. It was my drug, my addiction. It's an endless vicious cycle." She's committed to doing things differently: "I'm never letting that happen again....
However, achieving such heights of fame at an early age also exposed Garland to the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, leading to struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues. Despite these challenges, Garland's career remained prolific. She delivered unforgettable performances in...
Chico Escuela. Overshadowed by the likes of John Belushi and Bill Murray, Morris left the show in 1980 along with the remaining original cast members. After a period of self-imposed exile, during which he overcame a serious drug addiction, Morris gradually returned with appearances on series suc...
McLellan was the principal developer of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the Treatment Services Review (TSR), widely used substance abuse instruments. He has served as an adviser to many government and nonprofit scientific organizations, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, ...
However, achieving such heights of fame at an early age also exposed Garland to the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, leading to struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues. Despite these challenges, Garland's career remained prolific. She delivered unforgettable performan...