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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. ...

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. ...

Fame, fortune and career success, what more could an American League MVP hope for? In the case of Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton, a few drinks had to be added to the mix. ...

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 ...

Viewers of the popular and somewhat controversial MTV series Jersey Shore know that one of its stars, Vinny Guadagnino, left the Jersey Shore house recently to concentrate on taking care of his emotional health. What many viewers may not know is that Vinny has suffered from clinical anxiety since he was a child and has had to work hard to manage these issues since he was a teenager. Why did Vinny choose to ...

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. ...

Every recovery from addiction is worth celebrating. However, when a man who finally overcomes the shackles of chemical dependency is a Hollywood tough guy who publicly wept over his problem, those watching can't help but cheer. And like the biblical Job who lost everything only to receive more at the end than he had at the beginning, Tom Sizemore's recovery story has an almost miraculous happy finish. ...

Let's be very clear from the outset that A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard is a painful book to read. It is also a parent's worst nightmare. ...