“I was sober for 3 months at one point and I was like this f— sucks.” In a recent interview, Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson expanded on his decision to return to smoking weed after a brief period of sobriety made him realize he was “never sadder.” The 24-year-old Staten Island native told Howard Stern… Continue reading SNL’s Pete Davidson Realized “It Wasn’t The Weed” In Rehab
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Demi Lovato's Mother On Overdose: "We Didn't Know If She Was Going to Make It"
“I literally start to shake a little bit when I start to remember what happened.” The mother of singer Demi Lovato spoke at length about her daughter’s drug overdose and recovery in an emotional interview for Newsmax TV. Dianna De La Garza said that she still finds it difficult to recall the events of the July… Continue reading Demi Lovato's Mother On Overdose: "We Didn't Know If She Was Going to Make It"
Mel B To Enter Rehab For Alcohol, Sex Addiction
Brown says she has been using alcohol to “numb my pain,” spurred by a difficult divorce and the death of her father. TV personality and performer Mel B is heading to rehab for alcohol and sex addiction, according to the Guardian. The former Spice Girl, who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), said… Continue reading Mel B To Enter Rehab For Alcohol, Sex Addiction
Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
“I was not happy. The struggle and addiction for me started when I was 45 years old. It wasn’t like it was happening all my life.” Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, recently spoke on the Today show about her personal struggles with addiction. Presley spoke with Jenna Bush Hager at Graceland on the eve of… Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
"Mighty Ducks" Actor Shaun Weiss Arrested For Public Intoxication
Weiss was reportedly held in custody until he sobered up. Shaun Weiss, best known for his role in the Mighty Ducks movies, was arrested in Northern California in the early morning of Saturday, August 4, according to People. According to a police statement, officers came across 38-year-old Weiss and three other individuals outside of a… Continue reading "Mighty Ducks" Actor Shaun Weiss Arrested For Public Intoxication
Keith Urban & Other Celebs Offer Demi Lovato Recovery Advice
Kelsey Grammer and Mackenzie Phillips are among the celebs who offered words of encouragement to the pop star. Pop star Demi Lovato is expected to make a full recovery after landing in the hospital last Tuesday for an “apparent overdose.” CNN reports from a source close to the singer that the next step will be… Continue reading Keith Urban & Other Celebs Offer Demi Lovato Recovery Advice
Dennis Quaid Revisits "White Light" Moment That Spurred His Recovery
“I was basically doing cocaine pretty much on a daily basis during the ‘80s.” Since kicking off his acting career in the ’70s, former Hollywood “bad boy” Dennis Quaid has come out on the other side of cocaine addiction—“my greatest mistake.” Quaid, now 64, revisited the height of his cocaine use and the turning point… Continue reading Dennis Quaid Revisits "White Light" Moment That Spurred His Recovery
Cory Monteith Took Pain Meds For Dental Work Before Fatal Overdose
“He had a lot of medication in his system, which was not good for his body coming out of rehab,” the actor’s mother recently revealed. The late actor Cory Monteith had been taking pain medication after a “massive” dental procedure he’d had not long before his fatal overdose on July 13, 2013, according to his… Continue reading Cory Monteith Took Pain Meds For Dental Work Before Fatal Overdose
Artie Lange: Howard Stern "Did Not Understand Addiction"
The comedian opened up about addiction, alcoholism and his relationship with former boss Howard Stern on an episode of the Dopey Podcast. Artie Lange, best known for his gig as the “everyman” sidekick on The Howard Stern Show, recently opened up about how addiction destroyed his relationship with the legendary shock jock. Lange’s struggle with… Continue reading Artie Lange: Howard Stern "Did Not Understand Addiction"
Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
“I’ve used drugs and alcohol as medicine, almost, when things have been really bad. If I’m in a bad place, psychologically, I shouldn’t be anywhere near drugs and alcohol.” British singer Lilly Allen first broke through in 2006 with her album Alright, Still, and now she’s back with her first new album in four years,… Continue reading Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating