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As he emerges into the television scene with a remake of the sitcom "Hawaii Five-O," actor Alex O'Loughlin is also making headlines for an addiction to prescription pain medications. ...

There have been many questions about the role of prescription drugs and various other addictions with the passing of Whitney Houston and other celebrities like Anna Nicole Smith and Michael Jackson. Houston is only the most recent celebrity to tragically end a very talented life prematurely. ...

Tumblr is a blogging site that has finally decided that public safety trumps public expression. Until now, the site has permitted blog posts promoting self-harm topics such as bulimia, anorexia and self-mutilation. Blogs have openly promoted these destructive behaviors and, until quite recently, Tumblr, though opposed to the messages, felt it was best to permit the postings. Tumblr added public service warn ...

The sad news of mega celebrity Whitney Houston's death has brought to the fore the serious issue of prescription drug abuse in America. While the singer's death remains a matter of investigation, many expect that prescription drugs were a contributing factor in the young star's demise. Sadly, this would be only the latest name to be added to a list of celebrities with substance abuse problems. The image of ...

Through his own battle with opiate addiction, former professional basketball star Chris Herren has found a way to help others like himself. The 36-year-old New England native founded The Herren Project to assist individuals and their families that are struggling with substance abuse. ...

Alcohol has become a staple at sporting events, and no sport is more associated with heavy drinking than football. It’s where the tradition of tailgating got its start, and getting hammered in the stands has almost become an American pastime. ...

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Heather Locklear has one of those smiles that make a beautiful woman even more attractive. The actress, known for her role in the television series Melrose Place, looks far younger than her 50 years. Physical attractiveness and a winning smile have not kept the bumps and bruises of life from the Hollywood starlet. The public sometimes forgets that the icons of celluloid are made of flesh and blood just like ...

Just because a person seems to 'have it all' doesn't mean their life is better than yours. Consider Carnie Wilson, daughter of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson as an example. Born with name recognition and talent into the world of showbiz, Ms. Wilson shows us that people are made of the same stuff and struggle with the same things, regardless of how many privileges they have. ...

Last year musician Sarah Harding, from the band Girls Aloud, said publicly that she had sought treatment at a drug rehab treatment center for both depression and problems with alcohol addiction. Recently, she has also stated that her addictions included Zopiclone, a drug that is a controlled substance in the U.S. but prescribed in other countries for insomnia. ...