Was Pepsi commericial incident the start of Jackson drug addiction?
It is one of the most unforgettable images of 1980′s – Michael’s Jackson filming a Pepsi TV commercial with his brothers when suddenly the pyrotechnics used to light up the stage accidentally cause the singer’s hair to catch fire.
The singer, of course, survived and would eventually recover from his burns. But now, after his death, there is speculation that this incident could have been the beginning of a drug addiction that would last until his final days.
Jackson himself admitted as much to his fans in the years that would follow. He said he took heavy medication, and became addicted…seeking help in rehab, “This medication was initially prescribed to treat excruciating pain I suffered after recent reconstructive surgery on my scalp.”
This highlights an important point about prescription drug addiction, namely that drug rehab centers are filled with individuals who started using Vicodin and painkillers for a legitimate reason, but soon found themselves addicted to the opiate effects of the drug.
