It seems that a new celebrity entering rehab for drug and alcohol addiction is a weekly headline these days. Fortunately, there have been a number of famous people who have overcome their battles with addiction and have not only lived to tell the tale, but have continued to find success and happiness in the industries they chose. Below are 30 famous people alive today who have done just that. The more stars can help normalize struggles over addiction, the easier it will be for people to admit that they need help and seek treatment. These celebrities and their honesty underscore the fact that addiction doesn't discriminate, and fighting addiction is nothing to be ashamed of.
It is a human experience that, in order to win, you first have to face head-on. She recalls growing up in a household where drugs and alcohol were regularly abused by her father, who ultimately chose his addiction over his family. Demi Moore opened up about her addiction struggles in Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk, letting her daughters speak candidly about how their mother's addiction had affected them. When celebrities who have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction speak up, they send a powerful message and Demi Moore, Jessica Simpson, Oprah Winfrey and more stars have made that courageous decision. Many celebrities who have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction have spoken openly about their experiences.
During the early part of her career in the 1990s, the pop star was hitting clubs almost every night and is said to have been addicted to ecstasy and crystal meth. Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebrities, and many use their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their journey of sobriety. Elton John may have overcome his battles with drug and alcohol addiction nearly three decades ago, but the legendary musician is the first to admit that the battle never really ends for an addict. Adults who have overcome a substance use problem is proof of the fact that not only is recovery from addiction possible, but it is common. In fact, Lovato's addiction was so intense that she once described having to smuggle cocaine on airplanes because she was unable to spend more than half an hour without it. People with addiction are often seen as unstable and dangerous, and are much less likely to be desired by others as friends or part of their family compared to people with other mental health conditions.
Despite running a mega-empire of movies, a TV show, a clothing line, books, and just about anything and everything you can think of, Mary-Kate made headlines at age 18 when she went into rehab to seek help for anorexia and a cocaine addiction. In 1992, his addiction had worsened enough that he couldn't hide it anymore, and Pollan and his young son found him fainted and hungover. Unfortunately, Marilyn Monroe's illness was not treated for too long, and she lost her life to addiction and drug abuse. Specifically, Lynch was once addicted to both alcohol and cough syrup, although fortunately she has been sober almost 20 years before skyrocketing to fame thanks to television's “Glee”.Several testimonies from people who have been on the show indicate that TLC edited the film to make them look stranger and more afflicted by their addictions than they did. Model and actress says turning 40 inspired her to present her story of addiction and recovery in hopes of helping others. While My Strange Addiction airs its third season, RedEye signs up with three Illinois cast members from previous seasons.
Krista replaced a drug addiction with an addiction to caring for teddy bears. After the show, Krista gave away all but one of her 12 teddy bears to children, friends and charity, according to 20 West Productions.
