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Death of Fredric Brandt Draws Focus on Mental Illness and SuicideThe tragic death of Fredric Brandt occurred on Sunday, April 5 in Coconut Grove, Florida at his home, according to spokesperson Frederica Burden who was working with Miami police. Brandt was a man who had […] Read More |
SLAM NYC: Recovery Star Kristen Johnston Partners with New SchoolKristen Johnston is well-known for her work creating SLAM NYC and her advocacy for addiction recovery. She set an example to the public with this message: “Making any dream a reality is to never, ever, ever […] Read More |
Demi Lovato 3 Years Sober: Star Reflects Journey and Credits BoyfriendWith Demi Lovato 3 years sober now, the woman is stronger than she’s ever been before. On March 15, the former Disney starlet celebrated her sober anniversary. “I wasn’t given this voice just to sing,” […] Read More |
Courtney Love Documentary Reveals Star Abused Heroin While PregnantA new Courtney Love documentary reveals more than just how active the star was in her addiction. The skilled musician, singer, and actress slipped into a troubled lifestyle until implementing some serious life changes. In the […] Read More |
Bobbi Kristina Brown Update: Drugs May Have Been InvolvedBobbi Kristina Brown remains in a medically induced coma at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia where family claims she is “fighting for her life.” Police are working to uncover more information on what occurred, […] Read More |
Artist, Plastic Jesus, Displays Life-Size Oscar Statues Doing DrugsMost artists have a keen understanding that shock value is still one of the best ways to get our attention. A clear demonstration of this understanding could be seen this past Thursday on the streets […] Read More |
David Carr, Journalist for NY Times, Dead at 58David Carr, the 58-year-old respected journalist and media columnist at the New York Times, has died. In just moments prior to his death, Carr was in the midst of conducting a double interview with Oscar-nominated director […] Read More |
Psychedelic Drugs In Demand In Silicon ValleyPsychedelic drugs have gained a reputation in Silicon Valley, California. Even successful and reputable businessman, like Steve Jobs, were reported to have abused the hallucinogenic substances. Some of these substances included the ever popular lysergic acid […] Read More |
Bradley Cooper’s Weight Gain Was Natural To Maintain SobrietyBradley Cooper’s weight gain was done naturally for his lead role in the new hit film American Sniper in order for him to maintain his 10 years of sobriety. Bradley Cooper’s Weight Gain Don’t be […] Read More |
Letroy Guion: Felony Charges for Marijuana and Possession of FirearmLetroy Guion is known as an NFL defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers, but this week he gained greater attention for his belligerent behavior when he received two felony charges for marijuana and possession of […] Read More |
UFC Drug Testing: Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva Test PositiveThis was a rough week for UFC drug testing. Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz fought one another in the octagon Saturday, but they also both failed their recent drug screenings. UFC Drug Testing Fighter Nick […] Read More |
Hunter Biden, Vice President’s Son Was Dismissed from Navy for CocaineThe Vice President of the United States’ son, Hunter Biden, was administratively discharged from the Navy Reserve early this year for cocaine use – proving that the disease of addiction does not discriminate, even when […] Read More |
Michael Phelps DUI: Pulled Over By Police, Receives Second ChargeMichael Phelps rose to fame as a proclaimed prodigy for his technique and skill when it came to professional Olympian championships for swimming. The man seemed to have a great deal of charisma and beamed with intense […] Read More |
Miley Cyrus Focuses On Homeless Teens But Not Teen Drug UseMiley Cyrus’s drug use is a topic spewed out in the media almost routinely. It’s not unheard of for her to be going around Hollwood boasting about how she is in favor of marijuana legislation […] Read More |
Sir Richard Branson Explains How The War On Drugs Has Failed In The USSir Richard Branson has made quite the name for himself as founder of the entire Virgin Empire but recently his name stuck out when he spoke out particularly on drug policies. The man voiced his […] Read More |
Liquid Marijuana Used By Celebrities Influences Fans While Its Popularity RisesLiquid marijuana has become the latest trend, from defiant youth to carefree celebrities. Naturally, the media pays particularly close attention to those in the public’s eyes that practically advertise their drug use. Instead of the […] Read More |
Robin Williams Death: Tribute to His Life Raises Awareness of SuicideYesterday, news of Robin Williams death struck the world with shock and an overwhelming swath of sadness. Sympathies went out worldwide for the inspirational comedic actor on the day of his suicide on August 11. Robin […] Read More |
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Family’s CarCar accidents involving a drunk driver on the road unfortunately occur time and time again, but these incidents certainly come to light when someone like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s family gets injured as a result! […] Read More |
Celebrities On Drugs: Drew Barrymore’s Past Catches Up With HerWhen you hear of celebrities on drugs, what names come to your mind first? You may think of Lindsey Lohan, Shia LaBeouf, or even Indio Falconer, but what about Drew Barrymore or even her half-sister, […] Read More |
Amber Valletta: Model-Actress Opens Up About Substance AbuseWhen most people think of Amber Valletta, they think of her glowing beauty and talent, but a dark history of have substance abuse issues probably wouldn’t come to mind. Amber Valletta went into detail about the […] Read More |
Indio Falconer Downey Caught With Drugs and ArrestedIndio Falconer Downey, the son of Robert Downey, Jr., has a recent history of battling a pill addiction, reported as recently as 2013. Being the progressive disease that addiction is, the 20-year-old Falconer Downey appears […] Read More |
Mindy McCready: Did Substance Abuse Lead To Suicide?On Sunday, at her home in Heber Springs, AK, former country star Mindy McCready took her own life in an apparent suicide. Authorities report McCready died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot to the head. She was […] Read More |
Anti-Depressants and Tony Scott Death StoryThis past August critically acclaimed Hollywood director Tony Scott leapt to his death from a Los Angeles bridge. Scott was the younger brother of another popular director, Ridley Scott, famous for directing the movie Gladiator […] Read More |
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Puts Recovery FirstIn the world of celebrity rehab and rock stars in recovery, a new (but famous) name has joined the ranks of those pursuing a clean and sober life. Guitarist and vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong, front […] Read More |
Johnny Lewis Dead: New Smiles Drug In QuestionMove over bath salts. The designer drug scene has become even more crowded with the introduction of a little known synthetic hallucinogen named “smiles” or the more sterile sounding “2C-1.” This latest designer drug has […] Read More |
More Drug and Alcohol Related Celebrity ArrestsContinuing on the famous-people-that-are-drug-addicts train, news of the Lindsey Lohan arrest and the Amanda Bynes DUI debacle has been circulating throughout the media world the last few days. Unlike some of Bynes’ and Lohan’s other […] Read More |
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