The devastating physical effects of drug abuse have long been established, as have the negative impacts addiction can have on one’s social and emotional well-being. But an oft-overlooked result of substance abuse is the financial burden inflicted on addicted individuals, their families, and society as a whole. As a person descends deeper and deeper into … Read More
Awareness is growing within the music industry that recreational drug use can develop into addiction, Reuters reported May 22. Courtney Love, Whitney Houston, Kelly Osbourne, Jo Dee Messina, and Scott Weiland are just a few of the long list of rock or pop stars that have been in and out of rehab for alcohol and … Read More
Many individuals struggle with drug addiction, and celebrities often find themselves dependent on illicit substances as well. Drug rehab programs can help addicts detoxify, but many people are successful in quitting cold turkey. Mark Wahlberg is one example of an individual who took it upon himself to address his drug issues, according to E! Online. … Read More
Stress has been proven as a driving factor in individuals struggling with addiction, according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics website. Rehabilitation facilities can help addicts detoxify, but on occasion, a person must hit rock bottom before they reach out for help. Musician Keith Urban recently made a television appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show … Read More
Drug addiction costs the U.S. $484 billion every year, according to Drug-Addiction-Support.org. Rehabilitation facilities can provide individuals with the support they need to detoxify, but it isn’t easy to face the reality of addiction. As substance abuse remains a growing concern, even celebrities have been affected by the negative repercussions of using drugs. In a … Read More
Approximately 18 million Americans suffer from a depressive disorder every year, according to the Uplift Program, a statistics site. Rehabilitation facilities may help individuals who are suffering from depression, and celebrities have been known to seek guidance from substance abuse treatment centers as well. Recently, actress Kirsten Dunst spoke about her experience at a rehabilitation … Read More
