TOM HARDY DISCUSSES HIS BIG-TIME TROUBLE WITH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
It’s no secret that Tom Hardy has struggled with addiction. When you think about the string of action stars and leading men in movies today, the actor definitely stands out from the crowd. First captivating science fiction fans in Star Trek: Nemesis, this immensely talented actor has managed to leave audiences spellbound or make them […]
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. DESCRIBES ADDICTION AS A FAMILY PROBLEM
Throughout his career, actor Robert Downey Jr. has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with his boyish charm and quirky, witty personality. From his early work in Tuff Tuff and Weird Science to his global success as the iconic Marvel superhero Iron Man (part of a massive film universe), Downey Jr. has still […]
DEMI LOVATO REVEALS THE SHOCKING TRUTH OF HER ADDICTION
Throughout her career, Demi Lovato has certainly experienced her fair share of excitement. From her first years on the children’s educational series Barney & Friends to her work as a Disney Channel starlet, the singer and actress has certainly become a bit of a household name for those of us who grew up during the […]
SPOTS WHERE ADDICTS MAY CHOOSE TO HIDE THEIR DRUGS
From the perspective of a drug addict, when you live a life filled with illegal substances or less than reputable behavior, you would most likely develop some crafty ways to hide your poison of choice. After all, the last thing you would want is to put your family in danger or to ruin your reputation. […]
LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAGIC HISTORY OF RIVER PHOENIX’S ADDICTION
At the height of his career in Hollywood, actor River Phoenix quickly gained popularity as a teen idol and a promising leading man. From his roots in Explorers and the critically-acclaimed Stand by Me (written by horror legend Stephen Kind), he eventually worked into more serious roles in Running on Empty (which would earn him […]
DAVID HASSELHOFF’S BIZARRE BOUTS OF ALCOHOLISM
Both parents and their adult children nowadays will definitely recognize the name David Hasselhoff. Since the start of his career as Dr. Snapper Foster (The Young and the Restless), the iconic actor continued to star in hit after hit, including the classic TV shows Baywatch and Knight Rider, and even made a hilarious cameo as […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHITNEY HOUSTON’S STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION
When you are compiling a list of some of the most iconic singers in history, the chances are high that Whitney Houston will appear somewhere near the top. Throughout her career, this incredible singer captured the hearts of music-lovers around the world, and her angelic voice will continue to entrance people well into the future. […]
LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAGIC ADDICTION OF AMY WINEHOUSE
Sometimes, in a sea of amazing stars, we lose some truly special people to the most outlandish tragedies, and we need to look no further than the untimely death of Amy Winehouse as an example. Since her sudden rise to fame less than a decade ago, the beautiful singer entranced the world with her smoky, […]
HOW TO COPE WITH THESE TRIGGERS FOR RELAPSE
Many therapists may tell you that relapse is a part of the learning process and that everyone makes mistakes at some point in a lifetime. After all, we are only human, and giving into our weaknesses is part of who we are. (How else would we learn right from wrong?) True, many alcoholics and drug […]
WHAT IS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE ABOUT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL?
When you lay the cards on the table, you will begin to realize the drugs and alcohol are a bit of a mixed bag of tricks. On one hand, the occasional glass of wine or the required dose of painkillers are viewed as potentially healthy lifestyle choices (as both can help the body heal). On […]