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Martin Sheen Says Charlie’s Narcotics Addiction Stunted His Maturity Development
April 13, 2011
It’s a commonly held belief based on decades of research: those who develop serious drug and alcohol addictions effectively stop their emotional development when addiction starts. When they attempt to get treatment, they’ve got to play catch-up in handling their emotions and making smart choices [...]
Charlie Sheen Swears He’s Clean and Sober
March 23, 2011
In case you were wondering, all of Sheen’s recent appearances have not been drug-induced, according to him. On a Today Show interview, when asked if he was clean and sober, Sheen replied: “Look at me. Duh.” The interviewer followed up by asking him how long [...]
Don’t Let Your Emotions Own You After Crystal Meth Rehab
January 31, 2011
Recovery can be an emotional time. After years of stifling your emotions with crystal meth and other drugs, getting clean can herald a flood of emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. If you’re not careful, these emotions can cause more problems during recovery [...]
New Biography Discusses Tammy Wynette’s Painkiller Addiction
March 9, 2010
Together with Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette ruled the country music scene for years. Born in rural Mississippi, she died in Nashville 56 years later and in between created some of the most memorable music ever made, married five times, had four daughters [...]
Farrah Fawcett Documentary May Highlight Son’s Drug Addiction
February 9, 2010
After Farrah Fawcett’s death last year, her ex-husband and long time friend and partner, Ryan O’Neal, is making a documentary about the star. His hope is to feature her son, Redmond O’Neal, who has famously struggled with drug addiction and is currently incarcerated for crimes [...]
Drug Addiction and Blended Families: Dealing with a Stepchild’s Drug Addiction
February 6, 2010
Blending two families after a new marriage comes with a myriad of challenges. Disparate personalities must learn to live and work together in a new home, which is made even more difficult when all or some of the kids are not totally on board with [...]
New Year’s Resolution: Go to Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
December 30, 2009
Making resolutions is a big part of new year’s. A new year, a fresh start and a chance to mend or bypass the mistakes of the last year with new goals and hopes for the future. For those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, drug [...]
Janet Jackson Talks About Michael Jackson’s Drug Addiction
November 22, 2009
On November 18th, Janet Jackson made a public statement about brother Michael Jackson’s death due to drug overdose. On ABC’s ‘In the Spotlight,’ Janet spoke to interviewer Robin Roberts on everything about Michael including his drug addiction and who is to blame for his death. [...]
Drug Addiction and Mackenzie Phillips’ New Book
October 12, 2009
Mackenzie Phillips’ recent autobiography, High on Arrival, with its admission of a sexual relationship with her father during her drug addiction has many in a whirl. Whether or not the allegations are true, certainly one thing is clear: when in the throes of drug addiction, [...]
DJ AM’s Drug Overdose Ruled Accidental
October 8, 2009
In August, DJ AM (born Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his apartment at the age of 36. There were rumors there for awhile that DJ AM’s drug overdose last month was not accidental. Unlike the homicidal nature of Michael Jackson’s death, it was conjectured [...]
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