“We would typically not blame a patient with a chronic medical condition for their problem; nor imbue the patient with shame over their offending organ—why do we seem to do this with addiction?” The news that Demi Lovato was hospitalized of a suspected drug overdose has sent her celebrity friends and fans into overdrive; they… Continue reading Relapsing While Famous: Demi Lovato, Stigma, and Compassion
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Demi Lovato's Fans Pay Tribute To Her Mental Health & Recovery Advocacy
Fans created the hashtag #HowDemiHasHelpedMe to tell the world how the pop star’s advocacy work has positively affected their lives. Pop star Demi Lovato has made a name for herself as a champion of mental health and recovery support—having herself battled problem drug use, bipolar disorder, and self-harm. The impact of her advocacy is real.… Continue reading Demi Lovato's Fans Pay Tribute To Her Mental Health & Recovery Advocacy
Demi Lovato Hospitalized For Apparent Overdose
Paramedics reportedly revived Lovato with Narcan before transporting the singer to the hospital for further treatment. Demi Lovato has been hospitalized after an alleged heroin overdose, according to numerous reports Tuesday afternoon. According to TMZ, which broke the news, the singer and actress, 25, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital shortly before noon on… Continue reading Demi Lovato Hospitalized For Apparent Overdose
Iggy Azalea On Demi Lovato’s Relapse: "To Be Honest With The World Is Admirable"
“I had known about it, as a close friend. So I had really wanted for her to be the one to tell people about that, and I worried a lot…” Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is proud of her friend and fellow artist Demi Lovato for the way she “owned up” to a relapse after six… Continue reading Iggy Azalea On Demi Lovato’s Relapse: "To Be Honest With The World Is Admirable"
Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
“To the ones who never left me we’ve been down this road before, I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore,” the pop star sings in her new song. Pop star Demi Lovato is forthright about not only about the positive side of her recovery, but also her struggles along the way. The singer-songwriter’s new single… Continue reading Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"