Stars that have been to hell and back and survived their drug addiction

Buzznews

2021-08-12 10:33:12

Contrary to what many believe, fame does not guarantee happiness. Far too many have succumbed to the poison of drug and alcohol abuse. See the lucky ones who conquered their addiction and live a normal life today.

Who could have guessed that Mary-Kate Olsen would get caught up in illicit drugs? She was the image of the perfect child, and her twin sister too. Her bodyguard alleged that she was getting high in 2008. Mary-Kate checked into rehab for an eating disorder and addiction.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan's drug troubles were heavily publicized. Not so long ago, the actress was plagued by cocaine and alcohol abuse in addition to arrests for a DUI and probation violations.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore visited rehab multiple times during her early adolescence for alcohol and drug abuse. Sadly this is an all-too-typical example of a child star gone wild.

David Hasselhof

In the 1970s, David Hasselhoff experienced serious problems with alcoholism. In 2002, he checked into rehab again.

Robert Downey Jr.

It’s reported that Robert Downey Jr. starting using drugs as early as the age of six. After years of professional setbacks and a three year prison sentence, Downey Jr. is now rehabilitated.

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne is 72 years old. He is the epitome of sex, drugs and rock n roll. He abused his body to excess for decades but is amazingly still on his feet!

Edie Falco

Actress Edie Falco was addicted to painkillers, for the most part, throughout her acting career. Although it’s not clear if she has completely stopped using, her performance as "Nurse Jackie" suggests that she has conquered those demons.

Johnny Depp

In spite of everything Johnny Depp's career is going strong. Still, he relied on alcohol to cope with the pressure of public speaking during recent award shows. He is a famously heavy drinker.

Charlie Sheen

Despite his many transgressions, Charlie Sheen has thus far survived. Although recent revelations suggest that his health could be in danger, he’s infamous for surviving his many tribulations and trials.

Pink

Singer Pink was a hard drug user from the early ages of 12 to 15. She was also a drug dealer. Pink overdosed in 1995 and vowed never to take drugs again.

Eminem

Eminem overdosed on prescription drugs in the late 2000s and he nearly died. “They said I was about two hours from dying,” he revealed years later.

Ed Harris

Ed Harris had a serious drinking problem at the turn of the millennium. The period coincided with his Oscar-winning role in the movie Pollock.

Kirsten Dunst

In the late 2000s, Kirsten Dunst went to rehab to break her alcohol and drug habits.

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox turned to alcohol to cope with the devastation of his Parkinson's diagnosis. He does not drink at all anymore.

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson has sporadically overdosed on heroin throughout his lifetime. He played the role of an addict in "Jungle Fever" a week after leaving rehab.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie has proudly stated that she has tried every drug on Earth, from cocaine to ecstasy, LSD and heroin. She eventually settled down after adopting her first child.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards' drug problems started in Canada. In February 1977, police busted him with an ounce of heroin in his Toronto hotel room.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis has been open about her history of alcohol and drug abuse. Thankfully she’s been sober for over 20 years.

Jessica Simpson

Singer Jessica Simpson talks in detail about her drinking issues in her memoire Open Book, published in 2020. She's been sober since 2017.

Demi Moore

The actress just celebrated her 60th birthday and she chose to return to the market, dumping her boyfriend of the last few months!

Matthew Perry

In addition to binge drinking, Friends star Matthew Perry lost control of his use of Vicodin, a drug he was originally prescribed after a skiing accident.