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Sibling Leslie Carter Unexpected Death Linked to Prescription Drug Addiction

The documentary and reality show "House of Carters," featuring Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys and his brothers and sisters, is making new headlines with the recent death of sibling Leslie Carter. Carter was working through a prescription drug addiction at the time of her death. Continue Reading

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Brett Butler’s Spectacular Fall from Grace

Brett Butler spent most of the 1990s starring in a hit television series and enjoying the perks that fame can provide. She also spent those years abusing drugs until her addiction ended up costing her just about everything her fame had won for her. This month, the comedian/actress came clean about her past and what it has been like for her to hit rock bottom and to begin a climb back up toward the top. Continue Reading

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Johnny Jolly’s Struggle with Codeine Addiction

It is hard to watch young lives come unraveled by addiction. It is hard to watch your children make the same painful mistakes you made. It is hard to enjoy a victory without the presence of a valued teammate. In fact, nothing about drug use is easy. It hurts the person abusing and everyone around them. When that person is a high profile sports celebrity, the group is large. Such is the cautionary tale of Johnny Jolly. Continue Reading

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Darrell Hammond’s Fight Against Addiction

Darrell Hammond, now 56, is a former Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedian best known for his imitations of political figures like Bill Clinton, Dick Cheney and Al Gore. In front of the camera he demonstrated comedic genius, but behind the scenes he was struggling to make it through each day, depending on everything from alcohol to drugs to cutting to help him do so. Continue Reading

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Dr. Drew Sex Rehab Show Adds to Questions About Nature of Sexual Addiction

Despite research and media headlines, the controversy over the topic of sexual addiction continues to circulate. Some still question the validity of an addiction to sexual behaviors, despite growing research linking the addiction to brain and biological factors that are similar to substance addictions. Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Sex Rehab show has heightened the conversation, with some celebrities pursuing recovery on the show and others doubting they have the addiction at all. Continue Reading

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Oscar De La Hoya Goes to Alcohol Rehab

Earlier this year, former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya hit rock bottom, joining a long line of celebrities and all-star athletes that have fallen prey to alcohol addiction. In recent television interviews, he said his addiction and subsequent depression led him to the brink of suicide.

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Derek Boogard’s Painkiller Addiction

It is a sad reality that many celebrity athletes build their star status by using performance-enhancing drugs. Other athletes take drugs just to keep performing despite the brutal treatment their bodies endure. Both stories are sad to read, but a life cut short by addiction to painkilling drugs may be particularly poignant. Continue Reading

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Propofol Addiction

Until the high-profile death of music legend Michael Jackson, it is possible that many of us would never have been familiar with the medication Propofol, even though it is possible we may have received it in conjunction with a number of medical procedures. Unfortunately, Michael Jackson’s death and the subsequent trial of his personal physician have put Propofol “on the map.” Continue Reading

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Former NFL Football Star Ryan Leaf Shares Painkiller Addiction Story

Ten years ago, Ryan Leaf was considered one of the top NFL draft picks, compared to stars like Peyton Manning. Soon after, the football hopeful entered into a period of drug abuse, angry outbursts and criminal behavior. Today, Leaf visits schools and shares a new story with teens about learning from his mistakes and avoiding drugs. Continue Reading

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Kristin Davis Overcomes Alcohol Addiction

Kristin Davis, the lovely 43-year-old actress best known for her six-year role as Charlotte on "Sex and the City," says that she is a recovering alcoholic who never tastes the many Cosmopolitans sent her way by star-struck fans. On the show, her character favored the drink, but for Kristin Davis it is a risk just not worth taking. Continue Reading