Bulimia Treatment Centers Helping Ginger Spice aka Geri Halliwell

As Spice Girl Geri Halliwell goes in and out of bulimia treatment centers, she says that she is determined to win the battle over her eating disorder.
Halliwell looked extremely tired and bloated recently as she was spotted leaving a treatment center in London. She was also reportedly attending an Over Eaters Anonymous group nearby.
Bulimia involves a period of intense over eating know as binging, followed by excessive purging where the individual forces themselves to lose the food by either taking laxatives or throwing up.

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Bulimia Treatment Centers Helping Ginger Spice aka Geri Halliwell

As Spice Girl Geri Halliwell goes in and out of bulimia treatment centers, she says that she is determined to win the battle over her eating disorder.
Halliwell looked extremely tired and bloated recently as she was spotted leaving a treatment center in London. She was also reportedly attending an Over Eaters Anonymous group nearby.
Bulimia involves a period of intense over eating know as binging, followed by excessive purging where the individual forces themselves to lose the food by either taking laxatives or throwing up.

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Bulimia Treatment Centers Helping Ginger Spice aka Geri Halliwell

As Spice Girl Geri Halliwell goes in and out of bulimia treatment centers, she says that she is determined to win the battle over her eating disorder.
Halliwell looked extremely tired and bloated recently as she was spotted leaving a treatment center in London. She was also reportedly attending an Over Eaters Anonymous group nearby.
Bulimia involves a period of intense over eating know as binging, followed by excessive purging where the individual forces themselves to lose the food by either taking laxatives or throwing up.

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Cocaine Addiction Treatment not working for Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan may be checking herself into another cocaine addiction treatment center after Tuesday mornings arrest.
Lohan was recently released from a drug rehab facility only two weeks prior to this mornings arrest, when Lindsay’s assistant’s mother reported being chased by Lindsay Lohan. When police arrived on the scene Lohan refused to give a sobriety test but was then later tested at the station. The results showed her blood alcohol level to be between .12 and .13 which is well over the California legal limit.
The star of Mean Girls was booked on two misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license and driving under the influence of alcohol. She was also booked on two felony charges of possession of cocaine and transportation of a narcotic. While in jail, authorities found cocaine in Lohan’s pocket.
After posting $25,000 bond Lohan was released at 6:20 am. She is scheduled to ppaer in court on August 24th.
Just last week Lohan turned herself in to Beverly Hills police for driving under the influence back on Memorial Day weekend in which Lindsay was involved in a hit and run crash.
Rumors are now circulating that Lohan will be checking into Betty Ford treatment center

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Cocaine Addiction Treatment not working for Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan may be checking herself into another cocaine addiction treatment center after Tuesday mornings arrest.
Lohan was recently released from a drug rehab facility only two weeks prior to this mornings arrest, when Lindsay’s assistant’s mother reported being chased by Lindsay Lohan. When police arrived on the scene Lohan refused to give a sobriety test but was then later tested at the station. The results showed her blood alcohol level to be between .12 and .13 which is well over the California legal limit.
The star of Mean Girls was booked on two misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license and driving under the influence of alcohol. She was also booked on two felony charges of possession of cocaine and transportation of a narcotic. While in jail, authorities found cocaine in Lohan’s pocket.
After posting $25,000 bond Lohan was released at 6:20 am. She is scheduled to ppaer in court on August 24th.
Just last week Lohan turned herself in to Beverly Hills police for driving under the influence back on Memorial Day weekend in which Lindsay was involved in a hit and run crash.
Rumors are now circulating that Lohan will be checking into Betty Ford treatment center

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Cocaine Addiction Treatment not working for Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan may be checking herself into another cocaine addiction treatment center after Tuesday mornings arrest.
Lohan was recently released from a drug rehab facility only two weeks prior to this mornings arrest, when Lindsay’s assistant’s mother reported being chased by Lindsay Lohan. When police arrived on the scene Lohan refused to give a sobriety test but was then later tested at the station. The results showed her blood alcohol level to be between .12 and .13 which is well over the California legal limit.
The star of Mean Girls was booked on two misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license and driving under the influence of alcohol. She was also booked on two felony charges of possession of cocaine and transportation of a narcotic. While in jail, authorities found cocaine in Lohan’s pocket.
After posting $25,000 bond Lohan was released at 6:20 am. She is scheduled to ppaer in court on August 24th.
Just last week Lohan turned herself in to Beverly Hills police for driving under the influence back on Memorial Day weekend in which Lindsay was involved in a hit and run crash.
Rumors are now circulating that Lohan will be checking into Betty Ford treatment center

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Top 10 Celebrity Drug Users (living)

#10 Eddie Van Halen (Alcohol, Cocaine, Meth)
Along with Alcohol, Eddie Van Halen found himself addicted to Crystal Meth because the drug was often found in the Cocaine he was buying on the street. This led to the inability to handle longer tours and performances.
#9 Yasmine Bleeth (Cocaine, Meth)
In 2001 Yasmine Bleeth was formally charged with Cocaine possession along with possession of syringes after she swerved into a highway median. Yasmine had recently left drug rehab prior to this incident.
#8 Nicole Richie (Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Vicodin)
In February of 2003, Nicole Richie was arrested and charged with possession of Heroin and driving with a suspended license. Then in December of 2006 she was arrested again for driving under the influence of Marijuana and Vicodin. Several motorists reported seeing entering the freeway going the wrong direction.
#7 Kate Moss (Cocaine)
In September of 2005, London’s Daily Mirror photographed Kate Moss snorting several lines of Cocaine. Shortly after the incident she lost most of her major modeling contracts with several international companies. Moss was never arrested because photographs of drug-taking are not admissible as evidence in British Courts. The charges ended up being dropped.#6 Gary Busey (Alcohol, Cocaine, GHB)
In May of 1995, Gary Busey was arrested for Cocaine possession after being hospitalized from an overdose of Cocaine and GHB from which he almost died.
#5 Nick Nolte (Alcohol, GHB)
In September of 2002, Nick Nolte, 61, was arrested for driving under the influence of GHB and Alcohol. Nolte eventually ended up in rehab and received a three year parole sentence after his no-contest pleas to a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of GHB.
#4 Courtney Love (Heroin, Oxycontin)Courtney Love’s drug problems started at an extremely young age. It is reported that her father gave her LSD when she was only four years old. Love had also reportedly used Heroin during the early stages of pregnancy with her daughter. In October of 2003 Love was arrested in Los Angeles while breaking into her boyfriend’s home. She was also charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance. Just four hours later she was rushed to the hospital to be treated for an accidental overdose of Oxycontin. Throughout 2006, Courtney Love has been arrested multiple times for drug possession and continues to go in and out of rehab.
#3 Drew Barrymore (Alcohol, Cocaine, Marijuana)Did you know that Drew Barrymore is Godmother to Courtney Love’s daughter? Drew Barrymore began drinking and smoking cigarettes by the age of 9. By the age of 10 she was smoking Marijuana, and by 12 she began snorting Cocaine. Fortunately, by the time Drew entered adulthood, she overcame her substance abuse problems.
#2 Whitney Houston (Cocaine, Marijuana)In April 2000, airport security discovered Marijuana in Whitney’s luggage. Whitney has been in and out of rehab, and also has admitted to abusing Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine and Pills. In 2006 the National Enquirer published photographs of what was reportedly Houston’s private bathroom. The counters were covered with empty beer bottles, rolling papers, pipes and powder-covered spoons and lighters. Whitney’s sister-in-law claimed that she is addicted to Crack and has nearly overdosed several times. She also claimed that Whitney often punches and bites herself until she is black and blue, thinking that the devil is attacking her.
#1 Robert Downey Jr. (Alcohol , Cocaine, Heroin, Valium)
Robert Downey Jr.’s addiction to drugs started with Marijuana when he was only 6 years old. He was surrounded by drugs, and that was the type of home he grew up in. By the age of 22 he had developed a serious drug problem. He went through his first rehab in 1987, and in 1996 was arrested three times on drug and weapons charges. For the next few years, Downey went in and out of prison and rehab. He continued to use Crack Cocaine and Heroin. Despite this he continued to act and even won an award on the TV series Ally McBeal all while living in a residential treatment facility. A few months later came another arrest for felony drug possession. Before this even came to trial he was arrested yet again. Despite being sober for over five years now, Robert Downey Jr. still gets stopped by police officers who think he might be under the influence.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a substance abuse problem, please get the help you deserve by contacting a drug rehab center today.

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Top 10 Celebrity Drug Users (living)

#10 Eddie Van Halen (Alcohol, Cocaine, Meth)
Along with Alcohol, Eddie Van Halen found himself addicted to Crystal Meth because the drug was often found in the Cocaine he was buying on the street. This led to the inability to handle longer tours and performances.
#9 Yasmine Bleeth (Cocaine, Meth)
In 2001 Yasmine Bleeth was formally charged with Cocaine possession along with possession of syringes after she swerved into a highway median. Yasmine had recently left drug rehab prior to this incident.
#8 Nicole Richie (Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Vicodin)
In February of 2003, Nicole Richie was arrested and charged with possession of Heroin and driving with a suspended license. Then in December of 2006 she was arrested again for driving under the influence of Marijuana and Vicodin. Several motorists reported seeing entering the freeway going the wrong direction.
#7 Kate Moss (Cocaine)
In September of 2005, London’s Daily Mirror photographed Kate Moss snorting several lines of Cocaine. Shortly after the incident she lost most of her major modeling contracts with several international companies. Moss was never arrested because photographs of drug-taking are not admissible as evidence in British Courts. The charges ended up being dropped.#6 Gary Busey (Alcohol, Cocaine, GHB)
In May of 1995, Gary Busey was arrested for Cocaine possession after being hospitalized from an overdose of Cocaine and GHB from which he almost died.
#5 Nick Nolte (Alcohol, GHB)
In September of 2002, Nick Nolte, 61, was arrested for driving under the influence of GHB and Alcohol. Nolte eventually ended up in rehab and received a three year parole sentence after his no-contest pleas to a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of GHB.
#4 Courtney Love (Heroin, Oxycontin)Courtney Love’s drug problems started at an extremely young age. It is reported that her father gave her LSD when she was only four years old. Love had also reportedly used Heroin during the early stages of pregnancy with her daughter. In October of 2003 Love was arrested in Los Angeles while breaking into her boyfriend’s home. She was also charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance. Just four hours later she was rushed to the hospital to be treated for an accidental overdose of Oxycontin. Throughout 2006, Courtney Love has been arrested multiple times for drug possession and continues to go in and out of rehab.
#3 Drew Barrymore (Alcohol, Cocaine, Marijuana)Did you know that Drew Barrymore is Godmother to Courtney Love’s daughter? Drew Barrymore began drinking and smoking cigarettes by the age of 9. By the age of 10 she was smoking Marijuana, and by 12 she began snorting Cocaine. Fortunately, by the time Drew entered adulthood, she overcame her substance abuse problems.
#2 Whitney Houston (Cocaine, Marijuana)In April 2000, airport security discovered Marijuana in Whitney’s luggage. Whitney has been in and out of rehab, and also has admitted to abusing Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine and Pills. In 2006 the National Enquirer published photographs of what was reportedly Houston’s private bathroom. The counters were covered with empty beer bottles, rolling papers, pipes and powder-covered spoons and lighters. Whitney’s sister-in-law claimed that she is addicted to Crack and has nearly overdosed several times. She also claimed that Whitney often punches and bites herself until she is black and blue, thinking that the devil is attacking her.
#1 Robert Downey Jr. (Alcohol , Cocaine, Heroin, Valium)
Robert Downey Jr.’s addiction to drugs started with Marijuana when he was only 6 years old. He was surrounded by drugs, and that was the type of home he grew up in. By the age of 22 he had developed a serious drug problem. He went through his first rehab in 1987, and in 1996 was arrested three times on drug and weapons charges. For the next few years, Downey went in and out of prison and rehab. He continued to use Crack Cocaine and Heroin. Despite this he continued to act and even won an award on the TV series Ally McBeal all while living in a residential treatment facility. A few months later came another arrest for felony drug possession. Before this even came to trial he was arrested yet again. Despite being sober for over five years now, Robert Downey Jr. still gets stopped by police officers who think he might be under the influence.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a substance abuse problem, please get the help you deserve by contacting a drug rehab center today.

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Top 10 Celebrity Drug Users (living)

#10 Eddie Van Halen (Alcohol, Cocaine, Meth)
Along with Alcohol, Eddie Van Halen found himself addicted to Crystal Meth because the drug was often found in the Cocaine he was buying on the street. This led to the inability to handle longer tours and performances.
#9 Yasmine Bleeth (Cocaine, Meth)
In 2001 Yasmine Bleeth was formally charged with Cocaine possession along with possession of syringes after she swerved into a highway median. Yasmine had recently left drug rehab prior to this incident.
#8 Nicole Richie (Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Vicodin)
In February of 2003, Nicole Richie was arrested and charged with possession of Heroin and driving with a suspended license. Then in December of 2006 she was arrested again for driving under the influence of Marijuana and Vicodin. Several motorists reported seeing entering the freeway going the wrong direction.
#7 Kate Moss (Cocaine)
In September of 2005, London’s Daily Mirror photographed Kate Moss snorting several lines of Cocaine. Shortly after the incident she lost most of her major modeling contracts with several international companies. Moss was never arrested because photographs of drug-taking are not admissible as evidence in British Courts. The charges ended up being dropped.#6 Gary Busey (Alcohol, Cocaine, GHB)
In May of 1995, Gary Busey was arrested for Cocaine possession after being hospitalized from an overdose of Cocaine and GHB from which he almost died.
#5 Nick Nolte (Alcohol, GHB)
In September of 2002, Nick Nolte, 61, was arrested for driving under the influence of GHB and Alcohol. Nolte eventually ended up in rehab and received a three year parole sentence after his no-contest pleas to a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of GHB.
#4 Courtney Love (Heroin, Oxycontin)Courtney Love’s drug problems started at an extremely young age. It is reported that her father gave her LSD when she was only four years old. Love had also reportedly used Heroin during the early stages of pregnancy with her daughter. In October of 2003 Love was arrested in Los Angeles while breaking into her boyfriend’s home. She was also charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance. Just four hours later she was rushed to the hospital to be treated for an accidental overdose of Oxycontin. Throughout 2006, Courtney Love has been arrested multiple times for drug possession and continues to go in and out of rehab.
#3 Drew Barrymore (Alcohol, Cocaine, Marijuana)Did you know that Drew Barrymore is Godmother to Courtney Love’s daughter? Drew Barrymore began drinking and smoking cigarettes by the age of 9. By the age of 10 she was smoking Marijuana, and by 12 she began snorting Cocaine. Fortunately, by the time Drew entered adulthood, she overcame her substance abuse problems.
#2 Whitney Houston (Cocaine, Marijuana)In April 2000, airport security discovered Marijuana in Whitney’s luggage. Whitney has been in and out of rehab, and also has admitted to abusing Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine and Pills. In 2006 the National Enquirer published photographs of what was reportedly Houston’s private bathroom. The counters were covered with empty beer bottles, rolling papers, pipes and powder-covered spoons and lighters. Whitney’s sister-in-law claimed that she is addicted to Crack and has nearly overdosed several times. She also claimed that Whitney often punches and bites herself until she is black and blue, thinking that the devil is attacking her.
#1 Robert Downey Jr. (Alcohol , Cocaine, Heroin, Valium)
Robert Downey Jr.’s addiction to drugs started with Marijuana when he was only 6 years old. He was surrounded by drugs, and that was the type of home he grew up in. By the age of 22 he had developed a serious drug problem. He went through his first rehab in 1987, and in 1996 was arrested three times on drug and weapons charges. For the next few years, Downey went in and out of prison and rehab. He continued to use Crack Cocaine and Heroin. Despite this he continued to act and even won an award on the TV series Ally McBeal all while living in a residential treatment facility. A few months later came another arrest for felony drug possession. Before this even came to trial he was arrested yet again. Despite being sober for over five years now, Robert Downey Jr. still gets stopped by police officers who think he might be under the influence.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a substance abuse problem, please get the help you deserve by contacting a drug rehab center today.

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Celebrities who Have Been to Rehab

Many Celebrities have been in and out of rehab for many different reasons.

Here is a short list of some of the celebs.

John Belushi addictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times, but could not commit to clean living, and ultimately died of a cocaine overdose

Robin Williams addictions: alcoholism, previously cocainewas addicted to cocaine and alcohol early in his career, but quit both when friend john belushi died of an overdose. When he began to drink again, he sent himself to rehab immediately.

Robert Downey, Jr. addictions: cocaine, heroinehas continued to be a successful actor after rehabilitation

Ben Affleck addictions: alcoholismhas successfully completed rehab and is still a hollywood star.

Michael Jackson addictions: analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)had fallen into a downward spiral of sorts since then, including allegations of child molestation and has almost entirely fallen into obscurity

Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) addictions: sleep medicationshas been on a performing hiatus since his rehabilitation

Betty Ford addictions: alcoholism, analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)after recovery, she established the Betty Ford Center.

Whitney Houston addictions: cocaine, marijuana, analgesic prescription drugshas been to rehab twice for drug use, and has reportedly stopped using.

Elton John addictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times, and finally came clean and stopped using.

Sam Jacksonaddictions: cocaine, alcoholismcompleted rehab in 1991, and went on to be a major movie star

Ozzy Osbourneaddictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times. has been clean for almost 20 years

Kelly Osbourneaddictions: sedatives, analgesic prescription drugscommitted herself to rehab after realizing how drugs were destroying her. she has since recovered and is clean

Nicole Ritchieaddictions: heroine, eating disordersshe has completed rehab and is currently starting a family with Joel Madden of the rock group Good Charlotte.

Haley Joel Osment addictions: alcoholismwas underage, drunk driving and crashed his car. he was ordered to complete 60 hours of alcohol rehab, which he did.

Winona Ryder addictions: analgesic prescription drugsshe was arrested for shoplifting while on drugs, and went to rehab, which she successfully completed

Lindsay Lohan addictions: alcoholism, cocaineshe has been in and out of rehab countless times, yet to no avail. she is currently in rehab again.

Britney Spears addictions: alcoholismshe checked into rehab and checked out a day later, and checked in again for a month. She seems to have not completely overcome her addiction.

Charlie Sheen addictions: alcoholismwas in rehab for a short time in 1998, and has been sober since his release

Mel Gibson addictions: alcoholismwent into rehab after being arrested for a DUI in 2006

Maureen McCormick (Marsha Brady)addictions: cocaine, bulimiawas highly addicted while working on the Brady Bunch. Went through years of counseling and is now clean and sober.

Drew Barrymore addictions: several drugs, alcoholshe was highly addicted to drugs and alcohol, and attempted suicide, all before she turned 13. She went into rehab, and has since turned her life around.

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Celebrities who Have Been to Rehab

Many Celebrities have been in and out of rehab for many different reasons.

Here is a short list of some of the celebs.

John Belushi addictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times, but could not commit to clean living, and ultimately died of a cocaine overdose

Robin Williams addictions: alcoholism, previously cocainewas addicted to cocaine and alcohol early in his career, but quit both when friend john belushi died of an overdose. When he began to drink again, he sent himself to rehab immediately.

Robert Downey, Jr. addictions: cocaine, heroinehas continued to be a successful actor after rehabilitation

Ben Affleck addictions: alcoholismhas successfully completed rehab and is still a hollywood star.

Michael Jackson addictions: analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)had fallen into a downward spiral of sorts since then, including allegations of child molestation and has almost entirely fallen into obscurity

Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) addictions: sleep medicationshas been on a performing hiatus since his rehabilitation

Betty Ford addictions: alcoholism, analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)after recovery, she established the Betty Ford Center.

Whitney Houston addictions: cocaine, marijuana, analgesic prescription drugshas been to rehab twice for drug use, and has reportedly stopped using.

Elton John addictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times, and finally came clean and stopped using.

Sam Jacksonaddictions: cocaine, alcoholismcompleted rehab in 1991, and went on to be a major movie star

Ozzy Osbourneaddictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times. has been clean for almost 20 years

Kelly Osbourneaddictions: sedatives, analgesic prescription drugscommitted herself to rehab after realizing how drugs were destroying her. she has since recovered and is clean

Nicole Ritchieaddictions: heroine, eating disordersshe has completed rehab and is currently starting a family with Joel Madden of the rock group Good Charlotte.

Haley Joel Osment addictions: alcoholismwas underage, drunk driving and crashed his car. he was ordered to complete 60 hours of alcohol rehab, which he did.

Winona Ryder addictions: analgesic prescription drugsshe was arrested for shoplifting while on drugs, and went to rehab, which she successfully completed

Lindsay Lohan addictions: alcoholism, cocaineshe has been in and out of rehab countless times, yet to no avail. she is currently in rehab again.

Britney Spears addictions: alcoholismshe checked into rehab and checked out a day later, and checked in again for a month. She seems to have not completely overcome her addiction.

Charlie Sheen addictions: alcoholismwas in rehab for a short time in 1998, and has been sober since his release

Mel Gibson addictions: alcoholismwent into rehab after being arrested for a DUI in 2006

Maureen McCormick (Marsha Brady)addictions: cocaine, bulimiawas highly addicted while working on the Brady Bunch. Went through years of counseling and is now clean and sober.

Drew Barrymore addictions: several drugs, alcoholshe was highly addicted to drugs and alcohol, and attempted suicide, all before she turned 13. She went into rehab, and has since turned her life around.

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Celebrities who Have Been to Rehab

Many Celebrities have been in and out of rehab for many different reasons.

Here is a short list of some of the celebs.

John Belushi addictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times, but could not commit to clean living, and ultimately died of a cocaine overdose

Robin Williams addictions: alcoholism, previously cocainewas addicted to cocaine and alcohol early in his career, but quit both when friend john belushi died of an overdose. When he began to drink again, he sent himself to rehab immediately.

Robert Downey, Jr. addictions: cocaine, heroinehas continued to be a successful actor after rehabilitation

Ben Affleck addictions: alcoholismhas successfully completed rehab and is still a hollywood star.

Michael Jackson addictions: analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)had fallen into a downward spiral of sorts since then, including allegations of child molestation and has almost entirely fallen into obscurity

Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) addictions: sleep medicationshas been on a performing hiatus since his rehabilitation

Betty Ford addictions: alcoholism, analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)after recovery, she established the Betty Ford Center.

Whitney Houston addictions: cocaine, marijuana, analgesic prescription drugshas been to rehab twice for drug use, and has reportedly stopped using.

Elton John addictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times, and finally came clean and stopped using.

Sam Jacksonaddictions: cocaine, alcoholismcompleted rehab in 1991, and went on to be a major movie star

Ozzy Osbourneaddictions: cocaine, alcoholismwas in and out of rehab several times. has been clean for almost 20 years

Kelly Osbourneaddictions: sedatives, analgesic prescription drugscommitted herself to rehab after realizing how drugs were destroying her. she has since recovered and is clean

Nicole Ritchieaddictions: heroine, eating disordersshe has completed rehab and is currently starting a family with Joel Madden of the rock group Good Charlotte.

Haley Joel Osment addictions: alcoholismwas underage, drunk driving and crashed his car. he was ordered to complete 60 hours of alcohol rehab, which he did.

Winona Ryder addictions: analgesic prescription drugsshe was arrested for shoplifting while on drugs, and went to rehab, which she successfully completed

Lindsay Lohan addictions: alcoholism, cocaineshe has been in and out of rehab countless times, yet to no avail. she is currently in rehab again.

Britney Spears addictions: alcoholismshe checked into rehab and checked out a day later, and checked in again for a month. She seems to have not completely overcome her addiction.

Charlie Sheen addictions: alcoholismwas in rehab for a short time in 1998, and has been sober since his release

Mel Gibson addictions: alcoholismwent into rehab after being arrested for a DUI in 2006

Maureen McCormick (Marsha Brady)addictions: cocaine, bulimiawas highly addicted while working on the Brady Bunch. Went through years of counseling and is now clean and sober.

Drew Barrymore addictions: several drugs, alcoholshe was highly addicted to drugs and alcohol, and attempted suicide, all before she turned 13. She went into rehab, and has since turned her life around.

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Drug Rehab Celebrities and the Media

The media make celebrities, well, celebrities. With the fame and adoration comes potential controversy and public rejection. And just like many millions of people in the world, celebrities can succumb to drug addiction. Here’s my general take on celebrities with an addiction, drug rehab, and the media’s role in all of it.
Alcohol Arrests and DUI Have Different Affects On Celebrities Public Status
For some celebrities, a drug addiction or trip to drug rehab seems to make them more raw, deep, or edgy. A star who might seem too nice or “fluffy” somehow has substance to them once we realize they have big personal issues. Age and career status can also have opposing effects. A young male movie star charged with a DUI may look tougher (like Shia LaBeouf), but an older actor with an established career might appear more disheveled and in decline.
Take Mel Gibson and his alcohol problems in the last few years. He had a DUI and some video footage rather unbecoming of a popular sex symbol actor with many accolades. Instead of aging gracefully into his older years, Mel has quickly appeared past his prime. Since the time of his DUI controversy, he has hardly been in the mainstream of movies either as a director or as an actor.
Public Scrutiny About Drug Rehab And Drug Addiction
Are we supposed to feel sorry that celebrities have the intrusion of the paparazzi and the interest of millions of fans? Well, that does come with the territory. Celebrities are often paid well and get the perks to balance out the inconveniences. But when it comes to deeply human problems like drug rehab, addiction, or mental illness, a high level of scrutiny by others is about the last thing any person (famous or not) really wants.
Would Britney Spears have busted out that window with an umbrella a few years ago if she were dealing with both her mental health problems AND her public image? Did that push her over the edge in a way that a private person wouldn’t have? That’s hard to say. People with drug addiction and mental illness can do some odd attention-grabbing things regardless of celebrity status.
Media Good or Bad For People Needing Drug Rehab
The media will do whatever benefits the media the most. Really, it’s not about protecting Britney’s or Lindsey’s or Mel’s best interests. If that were true, we might not hear so much about their problems unless they came forward on their own. The media can create whatever sensationalism they want to elicit pity, disgust, sympathy, praise, inspiration, or whatever they need to keep their media machine turning. So does that make the media completely evil? No, not necessarily.
While the sensationalism is sometimes hard to swallow (or believe), watching a very public person go through a human struggle can be a positive and even liberating for someone else. They might identify with the celebrity and see their trip to drug rehab as inspiring, an example they could follow. They might think, “If that seemingly perfect person can have a drug problem like me, maybe I’m not so strange for having a drug problem. Maybe I could give drug rehab a shot, too.”
Gather Your Courage And Go To Drug Rehab
If you need to go to drug rehab and you’ve seen celebrities do it, you might be wondering if you can take that step. It’s not an easy thing for anyone, even for people who could go to any drug rehab in the world. When it comes right down to it, drug rehab takes human courage. And courage like that is a sign of strength and hope for the a healthier life.

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Drug Rehab Celebrities and the Media

The media make celebrities, well, celebrities. With the fame and adoration comes potential controversy and public rejection. And just like many millions of people in the world, celebrities can succumb to drug addiction. Here’s my general take on celebrities with an addiction, drug rehab, and the media’s role in all of it.
Alcohol Arrests and DUI Have Different Affects On Celebrities Public Status
For some celebrities, a drug addiction or trip to drug rehab seems to make them more raw, deep, or edgy. A star who might seem too nice or “fluffy” somehow has substance to them once we realize they have big personal issues. Age and career status can also have opposing effects. A young male movie star charged with a DUI may look tougher (like Shia LaBeouf), but an older actor with an established career might appear more disheveled and in decline.
Take Mel Gibson and his alcohol problems in the last few years. He had a DUI and some video footage rather unbecoming of a popular sex symbol actor with many accolades. Instead of aging gracefully into his older years, Mel has quickly appeared past his prime. Since the time of his DUI controversy, he has hardly been in the mainstream of movies either as a director or as an actor.
Public Scrutiny About Drug Rehab And Drug Addiction
Are we supposed to feel sorry that celebrities have the intrusion of the paparazzi and the interest of millions of fans? Well, that does come with the territory. Celebrities are often paid well and get the perks to balance out the inconveniences. But when it comes to deeply human problems like drug rehab, addiction, or mental illness, a high level of scrutiny by others is about the last thing any person (famous or not) really wants.
Would Britney Spears have busted out that window with an umbrella a few years ago if she were dealing with both her mental health problems AND her public image? Did that push her over the edge in a way that a private person wouldn’t have? That’s hard to say. People with drug addiction and mental illness can do some odd attention-grabbing things regardless of celebrity status.
Media Good or Bad For People Needing Drug Rehab
The media will do whatever benefits the media the most. Really, it’s not about protecting Britney’s or Lindsey’s or Mel’s best interests. If that were true, we might not hear so much about their problems unless they came forward on their own. The media can create whatever sensationalism they want to elicit pity, disgust, sympathy, praise, inspiration, or whatever they need to keep their media machine turning. So does that make the media completely evil? No, not necessarily.
While the sensationalism is sometimes hard to swallow (or believe), watching a very public person go through a human struggle can be a positive and even liberating for someone else. They might identify with the celebrity and see their trip to drug rehab as inspiring, an example they could follow. They might think, “If that seemingly perfect person can have a drug problem like me, maybe I’m not so strange for having a drug problem. Maybe I could give drug rehab a shot, too.”
Gather Your Courage And Go To Drug Rehab
If you need to go to drug rehab and you’ve seen celebrities do it, you might be wondering if you can take that step. It’s not an easy thing for anyone, even for people who could go to any drug rehab in the world. When it comes right down to it, drug rehab takes human courage. And courage like that is a sign of strength and hope for the a healthier life.

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Drug Rehab Celebrities and the Media

The media make celebrities, well, celebrities. With the fame and adoration comes potential controversy and public rejection. And just like many millions of people in the world, celebrities can succumb to drug addiction. Here’s my general take on celebrities with an addiction, drug rehab, and the media’s role in all of it.
Alcohol Arrests and DUI Have Different Affects On Celebrities Public Status
For some celebrities, a drug addiction or trip to drug rehab seems to make them more raw, deep, or edgy. A star who might seem too nice or “fluffy” somehow has substance to them once we realize they have big personal issues. Age and career status can also have opposing effects. A young male movie star charged with a DUI may look tougher (like Shia LaBeouf), but an older actor with an established career might appear more disheveled and in decline.
Take Mel Gibson and his alcohol problems in the last few years. He had a DUI and some video footage rather unbecoming of a popular sex symbol actor with many accolades. Instead of aging gracefully into his older years, Mel has quickly appeared past his prime. Since the time of his DUI controversy, he has hardly been in the mainstream of movies either as a director or as an actor.
Public Scrutiny About Drug Rehab And Drug Addiction
Are we supposed to feel sorry that celebrities have the intrusion of the paparazzi and the interest of millions of fans? Well, that does come with the territory. Celebrities are often paid well and get the perks to balance out the inconveniences. But when it comes to deeply human problems like drug rehab, addiction, or mental illness, a high level of scrutiny by others is about the last thing any person (famous or not) really wants.
Would Britney Spears have busted out that window with an umbrella a few years ago if she were dealing with both her mental health problems AND her public image? Did that push her over the edge in a way that a private person wouldn’t have? That’s hard to say. People with drug addiction and mental illness can do some odd attention-grabbing things regardless of celebrity status.
Media Good or Bad For People Needing Drug Rehab
The media will do whatever benefits the media the most. Really, it’s not about protecting Britney’s or Lindsey’s or Mel’s best interests. If that were true, we might not hear so much about their problems unless they came forward on their own. The media can create whatever sensationalism they want to elicit pity, disgust, sympathy, praise, inspiration, or whatever they need to keep their media machine turning. So does that make the media completely evil? No, not necessarily.
While the sensationalism is sometimes hard to swallow (or believe), watching a very public person go through a human struggle can be a positive and even liberating for someone else. They might identify with the celebrity and see their trip to drug rehab as inspiring, an example they could follow. They might think, “If that seemingly perfect person can have a drug problem like me, maybe I’m not so strange for having a drug problem. Maybe I could give drug rehab a shot, too.”
Gather Your Courage And Go To Drug Rehab
If you need to go to drug rehab and you’ve seen celebrities do it, you might be wondering if you can take that step. It’s not an easy thing for anyone, even for people who could go to any drug rehab in the world. When it comes right down to it, drug rehab takes human courage. And courage like that is a sign of strength and hope for the a healthier life.

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Another Celebrity in Rehab

Actress Kirsten Dunst has checked in to rehab and is also apparently involved in a rehab romance. It is not known who this mystery man is but relationships while in drug and alcohol rehab is never a good idea. There are multiple reason why, but the most important are because the addict needs to focus on herself. Part of any successful rehab program requires that the addict do self-realization activities in order for that person to understand why he or she started using drugs and/or alcohol. When a person’s attention is focused on someone else, there is little time left for the all-important self-reflection.
Another reason why a person in rehab should not be involved in a rehab romance is because when the relationship in question turns sour, a relapse could, and often is, triggered. Not only is the addict not making recovery the priority, he or she hides the ugly side of addiction. It is human nature to show a more favorable side when starting a new relationship. This is normally innocent but admitting the negative sides of oneself is crucial for any shot at sobriety once outside of treatment.

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Another Celebrity in Rehab

Actress Kirsten Dunst has checked in to rehab and is also apparently involved in a rehab romance. It is not known who this mystery man is but relationships while in drug and alcohol rehab is never a good idea. There are multiple reason why, but the most important are because the addict needs to focus on herself. Part of any successful rehab program requires that the addict do self-realization activities in order for that person to understand why he or she started using drugs and/or alcohol. When a person’s attention is focused on someone else, there is little time left for the all-important self-reflection.
Another reason why a person in rehab should not be involved in a rehab romance is because when the relationship in question turns sour, a relapse could, and often is, triggered. Not only is the addict not making recovery the priority, he or she hides the ugly side of addiction. It is human nature to show a more favorable side when starting a new relationship. This is normally innocent but admitting the negative sides of oneself is crucial for any shot at sobriety once outside of treatment.

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Another Celebrity in Rehab

Actress Kirsten Dunst has checked in to rehab and is also apparently involved in a rehab romance. It is not known who this mystery man is but relationships while in drug and alcohol rehab is never a good idea. There are multiple reason why, but the most important are because the addict needs to focus on herself. Part of any successful rehab program requires that the addict do self-realization activities in order for that person to understand why he or she started using drugs and/or alcohol. When a person’s attention is focused on someone else, there is little time left for the all-important self-reflection.
Another reason why a person in rehab should not be involved in a rehab romance is because when the relationship in question turns sour, a relapse could, and often is, triggered. Not only is the addict not making recovery the priority, he or she hides the ugly side of addiction. It is human nature to show a more favorable side when starting a new relationship. This is normally innocent but admitting the negative sides of oneself is crucial for any shot at sobriety once outside of treatment.

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Celebs in Rehab

Rehab was a very popular spot for celebrities over the course of 2007. From Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan to John Goodman and "Miss America" Tara Connor, it seemed like more stars were seeking help than ever before (or society has been paying much more attention). It is no surprise that TV executives have decided to capitalize on the "Rehab Craze" by putting out a show full of B-List celebrities trying to get sober.

At first "Celebrity Rehab", which appears on Thursday evenings on VH1, was thought to be a show of little substance bordering on the offensive, but it is far from that. The show gives us a no-holds-bar look at various celebrities using drugs, detoxing and reaching for recovery with the help of Dr. Drew Pinsky and his Pasadena Recovery Center.
"I don't know how to stop drinking," adult film star Mary Carey tells Pinsky in one of the many one-on-one interviews that are a staple of the show.

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Celebs in Rehab

Rehab was a very popular spot for celebrities over the course of 2007. From Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan to John Goodman and "Miss America" Tara Connor, it seemed like more stars were seeking help than ever before (or society has been paying much more attention). It is no surprise that TV executives have decided to capitalize on the "Rehab Craze" by putting out a show full of B-List celebrities trying to get sober.

At first "Celebrity Rehab", which appears on Thursday evenings on VH1, was thought to be a show of little substance bordering on the offensive, but it is far from that. The show gives us a no-holds-bar look at various celebrities using drugs, detoxing and reaching for recovery with the help of Dr. Drew Pinsky and his Pasadena Recovery Center.
"I don't know how to stop drinking," adult film star Mary Carey tells Pinsky in one of the many one-on-one interviews that are a staple of the show.

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