celebrity addiction

Celebrity addiction refers to those in the entertainment industry who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, shopping, plastic surgery, or other compulsive behaviors.



Articles Related to celebrity addiction

Jacksons Knew About Michael’s Addiction

Janet Jackson told ABC’s Robin Roberts in an exclusive interview that her family was not naive about Michael Jackson’s drug problem, saying that she reached out to her brother throughout the years, but was unsuccessful.
November 18th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Family Says Plane Crash Caused DJ AM’s Death

The family of hitmaker Adam Goldstein (DJ AM) is suing the parties it blames for the late star’s 2008 plane crash, insisting that the incident ultimately caused his death. Goldstein was found dead in his Manhattan apartment in August 2009, and the cause of death was determined to be an overdose...
November 16th, 2009 | Research & News | Read More

Chris Farley’s Brother Speaks about Substance Abuse at University

Thomas Farley, Jr., brother of the late Saturday Night Live comedian and actor Chris Farley, visited the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to raise awareness of drug and alcohol abuse in a comedic way.
November 4th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Andre Agassi Admits Using Crystal Meth

Tennis superstar Andre Agassi reveals in his new autobiography that he used crystal meth while playing professional tennis in 1997, and then lied about it to officials after testing positive for drugs. Agassi, 39, says he hit rock bottom in his career due to a wrist injury that year—and was having...
October 29th, 2009 | Street Drug Addiction | Read More

Anna Nicole Smith’s Drug Addiction Detailed

A psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith for drug dependency during her pregnancy said she tried to set up a program to wean her off prescription painkillers but found the celebrity model uncooperative and hostile during her stay in the hospital.
October 19th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Addiction Specialist Says David Hasselhoff Will Die if He Doesn’t Stop Drinking

An alcohol addiction expert has told RadarOnline.com that David Hasselhoff will die unless he can overcome his addiction to alcohol.
October 14th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Fergie Admits Past Addiction to Ecstasy, Crystal Meth

Singer and actress Fergie (born Stacy Ferguson) has admitted that as a teenager, she became addicted to illegal drugs in an attempt to escape her troubles. Fergie has been clean for more than ten years, but is only now revealing that her pre-fame drug addiction left her paranoid and delusional.
October 13th, 2009 | Club Drugs | Read More

Singer Robbie Williams Says Prescription Drug Addiction Almost Killed Him

British singer Robbie Williams has revealed that his addiction to prescription drugs almost killed him. The 35-year-old told German magazine Stern that he only sought treatment when “death came knocking” on his door.
September 25th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Mackenzie Phillips Opens Up About Addiction

When Mackenzie Phillips was 10 years old, her father, John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas, taught her how to roll a joint. She first tried cocaine when she was 11. One week after her 18th birthday, she was arrested for the first time. Now, at 49, Phillips is revealing the most shocking part of...
September 23rd, 2009 | Cocaine | Read More

Anna Nicole Smith Given Dangerous Drugs

Sworn statements by investigators revealed that Anna Nicole Smith was given many dangerous drugs over the three years before her death, including while she was pregnant. Two doctors charged in connection with Smith’s death allegedly also had personal relationships with their patient, the court...
September 22nd, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More