Every addict lives in their own world of isolation, feeling that no one can understand where they are, or why they are there. An important aspect of the possibility of recovery is for the addict to believe that it is an attainable goal. Knowing that others have been in the same depths of despair and made it out has to be positive encouragement to their troubled souls.
Drew Barrymore was smoking cigarettes by the age of nine. At eleven, she was an alcoholic. By the time she reached thirteen, she was addicted to cocaine. At fourteen she attempted suicide. It took multiple trips to rehab, but she did overcome her addictions. She is not only an accomplished actress but has become a producer and formed her own production company.
Angelina Jolie was interviewed in 1998 and admitted to trying just about every drug possible including cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy, and LSD. She said her drug days are a thing of the past. She is one of the major female stars today, an Oscar winning actress, a mother of six and a dedicated humanitarian. She is well known for her work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency.
Robin Williams was addicted to cocaine before he began his acting career. He admitted that he abused a number of other drugs as well. It took the death of John Belushi, caused by a drug overdose, to send him to a rehab center. He has since become a phenomenal actor and has had many comedy hits as well as serious ones. He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in the film Good Will Hunting.
Maybe the most shocking case is Oprah Winfrey. She abused cocaine in the 70’s and 80’s but has been able to put it all behind her. A year ago, Forbes listed Oprah as having a fortune worth over $2.7 billion.
One thing that makes recovery from an addiction possible is that the person wants to beat the addiction. Once they accept that, they are ready to start the journey back to their former life. Seldom can this be achieved without the intervention of professionals. A Better Tomorrow is waiting to hear from you. Make the call today. Recovery is possible for you too.
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Thanks for printing an ispiring article. It's good to know there are others who have beat addiction. It gives hope to the rest of us who haven't been so successful, yet.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the frankness of the stars who have been through this nightmare. They are really an inspiration to those of us still facing our demons.
ReplyDeleteBesides being an inspiration to others it probably does these people good to admit their shortcomings. In a way, that may help them to stay on the straight and narrow.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate their honesty and openess in letting the public see that they made mistakes and were able to come back from the brink to make something of themselves.
ReplyDeleteI applaud them for their openess too. With the money they have at their disposal, they probably could have covered up their use. I'm sure it is as good for them to recall and admit to their problems as it is for others to know about it.
ReplyDeleteTheir honesty may be someone else's salvation. They are to be commended for their openess. It can't be an easy thing for them to discuss.
ReplyDeleteKudos to them for staying clean and making something of themselves as well as sharing their short comings with the rest of the world. That may well be the best indication of recovery.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised at a couple of these. I had no idea that drugs had ever been a problem for them. Drew Barrymore was tragic, I'm so glad she found her way out. She was so young when all of that started.
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