Category: Celebrity Addiction
Culinary Superstar Andrew Zimmerns Speaks Out About Addiction
Andrew Zimmern, host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods recently inspired and entertained those in Houston, Texas by sharing his past struggles with addiction. The event took place at the 34th Annual Spring Luncheon in The Waggoners Foundation Speaker Series. Thousands gathered at the Hilton Americans-Houston, as Keynote speaker Zimmern told the personal story of his […]
Actress Taryn Manning Talks Sobriety
Actress Taryn Manning, famously known for her role as inmate Pensatucky on the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, recently spoke out about her struggles with addiction, and how she has worked to turn her life around. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Manning revealed that her efforts in sobriety are inspired by her […]
These Celebrity Quotes Will Remind You Why You Chose to Start Living Sober
When it comes to living sober, there are no days off. It does not matter if you are a celebrity or a young woman who just was admitted to Awakenings for Women – starting your recovery journey is no easy feat. That being said, just because living sober is not easy, does not mean that […]
These Sober Famous Women Will Inspire You
Just because you have suffered from a substance abuse problem does not mean that it has to define you for the rest of your life. In fact, there are plenty of women who have managed to make a name for themselves in spite of their issues with drugs. Take a look at this list from […]
Celebrities Who Were Addicts
There is a stereotypical image of celebrities suffering from substance abuse and not having their life together – i.e. Amy Winehouse after a night on the town. However, there are plenty of starlets that you may not have even realized that they battled an addiction. Check out these celebrities who stayed under the radar when […]
Addiction Recovery Award Show
Did you know that there’s an award show for addiction recovery? Well, the Strength and Hope Award Show is just that. The show places a spotlight on the importance of being of service to yourself and others, after you have finished treatment. According to the show, the goal is to have young people overcome the […]
Celebrity Treatment Success Stories
Sure, we have all seen photos of Angelina Jolie and her army of children looking absolutely perfect at some fabulous red carpet event or another. But did you know that she once struggled with a heroin addiction? We have all probably seen the Iron Man films with Robert Downey Jr. effortlessly fighting against evil and […]
Cris Carter Returned to Football After His Drug Addiction
Cris Carter is a big name in the athletics industry for his performance on the football field. Although he became the Man of the Year in 1999, the star athlete faced challenges with addiction that threatened his early career and almost ended his dreams as a professional football player. Although it was challenging for Carter, […]
Overcoming a Shocking Addiction
When you are worried about taking measures to overcome your addiction or you are worried about a loved one taking those first steps, it is important to recognize others who have already overcome the same challenges. Addiction is hard to fight, but with the right tools it is possible. One of the inspiring figures in […]
Robert Downey, Jr. And his Power to Recover
Drug Use at a Young Age One could say that Robert Downey, Jr. was born into drug use. According to Downey, he began using marijuana at age six and often used drugs with his substance-abusing, celebrity father. Before long, Downey’s life was consumed by drug and alcohol addiction. His police record includes arrests for drunk […]