Posts Tagged ‘celebrities and drugs’

The hit VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab kicks off its second season on October 23rd and brings with it a new batch of famous people from the world of entertainment who have set their careers aside to work with host Dr. Drew Pinsky in an [...]

British film actress Helen Mirren is highly-regarded for her ability to portray almost any character with wisdom and grace. Too bad neither of those characteristics was present when Mirren recently shared her views and personal experiences regarding cocaine. During a lengthy interview with the British [...]

Mackenzie Phillips, former TV star and daughter of John Phillips of the seminal sixties band The Mama’s and the Papa’s was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on August 28th when drugs were found in her bags during the security screening process. This is hardly [...]

Comedian Andy Dick has joined a growing list of celebrities who have recently entered into a televised drug rehab program. Dick, known for his outlandish antics and frequent reality show appearances, and was recently the focal point of several embarrassing incidents around Los Angeles, will [...]

When a young person who is seemingly at the height of their life dies as a result of drug use it is a true tragedy. But when that individual is in the public eye, there is hope that some good can come from an otherwise [...]

Natalie Cole, daughter of singing great Nat King Cole, and a music legend in her own right has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C – a disease that commonly strikes those who have engaged in considerable drug use over long periods of time. And as Ms. [...]

A band with a relatively clean image for the music world has taken a serious hit this week as Barenaked Ladies lead singer Steven Page was arrested for possession of cocaine in Syracuse, New York. The singer was released on $10,000 bail and is currently [...]

Amy Winehouse health problems likely related to drug use Anyone who understands the devastating health problems associated with drug use will quickly recognize that the recent reports of singer Amy Winehouse’s irregular heartbeat likely stem from a continual use of cocaine and other drugs. Winehouse [...]