“I made some changes to give myself a shot to do some cool things professionally. And I’m proud of finally being consistent. And reliable. And noble,” Sheen said. Charlie Sheen, who celebrated one year of sobriety in December after one of the most infamous public relapses in recent years, said that getting sober was a… Continue reading Charlie Sheen On Sobriety: It Had To Be Done
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New York Times Apologizes For "Demonizing" Moms With Crack Addiction
In their apology, the Times’ editorial board acknowledged the negative impact of their stigmatizing coverage of black mothers with crack addiction during the crack epidemic. When Suzanne Sellers gave birth to her son in 1995, she tested positive for drugs, having become addicted to the crack cocaine that was an epidemic in poor black communities. Despite… Continue reading New York Times Apologizes For "Demonizing" Moms With Crack Addiction
Artie Lange Admits To Using Cocaine Post-Rehab
After being tested in court, Artie Lange revealed that he has relapsed but is currently 10 days clean. Troubled comedian Artie Lange has had a well-known and lengthy history with substance abuse. Lange has been very open about his struggles throughout his life, and while he celebrated “18 days clean” on social media last month,… Continue reading Artie Lange Admits To Using Cocaine Post-Rehab
Dennis Quaid: "I Saw Myself Being Dead" During A Cocaine Binge
Dennis Quaid said in a recent interview that in the midst of his cocaine addiction he was doing two grams a day. Actor Dennis Quaid, who has said that he did cocaine almost daily during the ’80s, told The Sunday Times this week that during one binge he saw himself being dead, a frightening experience… Continue reading Dennis Quaid: "I Saw Myself Being Dead" During A Cocaine Binge
Eric Clapton Committed To Sobriety After Son’s Death
Rather than returning to drugs and alcohol to cope with his son’s accidental death, Eric Clapton turned to songwriting. Legendary singer and songwriter Eric Clapton was just three years sober when his son Conor fell from a window and died at the age of four. Despite that immense loss, Clapton was more committed to his… Continue reading Eric Clapton Committed To Sobriety After Son’s Death
Aaron Neville's Son Details Getting Sober, Helping Others
“Keith [Richards] hated that I was smoking crack,” Neville recalled. “He’d look at me like, ‘What’s wrong with you? Get it together.’” Ivan Neville, the son of singer Aaron Neville, grew up with music in his blood in New Orleans. A prolific musician, Neville has played in Keith Richards’ band the X-Pensive Winos and The… Continue reading Aaron Neville's Son Details Getting Sober, Helping Others
Gary Busey Reflects On Cocaine Addiction, Becoming Sober
Busey says he stopped using cocaine on May 3, 1995, and has been sober ever since. In addition to his busy and prolific career as an actor, Gary Busey has earned a reputation for philosophical aphorisms that he calls “Buseyisms” – words of wisdom drawn from the letters of a word that he said reveal… Continue reading Gary Busey Reflects On Cocaine Addiction, Becoming Sober
Wendy Williams Promotes Addiction Treatment With New Billboard
Williams, who has battled cocaine addiction in the past, recently launched a campaign geared toward addiction-recovery through her nonprofit. Talk show host and actress Wendy Williams has launched a Times Square billboard promoting her talk show and her non-profit organization that provides grants for drug education, prevention and rehabilitation programs. Williams has previously talked openly… Continue reading Wendy Williams Promotes Addiction Treatment With New Billboard
Could A Skin Graft Prevent Cocaine Abuse?
Researchers studied whether skin gene therapy could reduce cocaine-seeking behaviors. The drug addiction “epidemic” claims tens of thousands of lives each year in America, but until now there has been little talk of ways to immunize people against substance use disorder. However, in the future that may be possible, according to new research that found… Continue reading Could A Skin Graft Prevent Cocaine Abuse?
Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare
The “Santa Clarita Diet” actress got candid about her past drug use on Norm Macdonald’s new Netflix talk show. Drew Barrymore’s past struggles with substance misuse are well-known. After she became a superstar with the success of E.T., she followed the path of many child stars, battling addiction which threatened to end her career. Now… Continue reading Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare