Looks like adorable, little Justin Bieber is all grown up. Perhaps he is taking his break-up with Selena Gomez hard, but it looks like The Biebs is starting to experiment with drugs. Back on March 29th numerous photos came out with Bieber and his pals smoking marijuana. Justin Bieber's friends have reportedly taken over his Calabasas home to throw an alcohol and pot party while the singer was out of town last week. As reported in news.softpedia.com. Some 40 girls and several of the singers' ma... [More]

Am I the only one who thought that Bruce Willis was the hard-partier when he and Demi Moore first got hitched? Lately there has been no good news about Demi and this is no exception. The actress who is in the process of getting a divorce from boy-toy Ashton Kutcher has sparked fears that she is heading towards relapse and will need treatment for substance abuse and an eating disorder for the second time. As reported in ibnlive.in.com. Perhaps it is the pending divorce that is driving Moore to ... [More]

Is any Hollywood celebrity immune from the accusations of drug and alcohol abuse? Now, even one of my favorite young performers is being accused. I say accused not because I am defending her, but because it is uncertain if she really is using drugs. I am speaking about Selena Gomez. This news really shocked me. According to a latest report by Celebs Gather, Selena Gomez – the female version of Justin Bieber – and his girlfriend, enjoys using the drug Ecstasy. Ironically, Gomez is st... [More]

It should come as no surprise that yet another reality television star has a drug problem. I have long claimed to despise reality television. The reason is that it seems to provide people with justification for bad behavior. I cannot think of one reality television show that does not have a negative impact on American society. The latest reality “star” to get in trouble is Jenelle Evans of “Teen Mom 2.” As reported in www.examiner.com. As some of you may already know, E... [More]

I have to admit that I am not surprised that the lead singer of Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, has substance abuse issues. I also have to admit that I am greatly saddened by this because he is one of my favorite performers. Green Day canceled the rest of its North American club tour dates for this year and has postponed all January and February shows to its lead singer more time to deal with substance abuse issues. As reported in www.cnn.com. The bass player and one of Armstrong’s best... [More]

Does Martin Sheen have a drug problem? No. Does his son Charlie Sheen have a drug problem - maybe. Like Martin Sheen, most of us probably know someone who is caught in the tangled web of substance dependence - alcohol, prescription medications, methamphetamine, heroin or cocaine abuse. As reported in www.mlive.com. We struggle to understand how anyone could become so embroiled in something so physically and emotionally destructive and financially devastating. Martin, the Emmy Award-winning ac... [More]

Alas it is with true regret that I have to blog about a relapse from one of my favorite actresses Tatum O’Neal. The former child star - who has a long history with drug abuse – and has once again checked into a treatment center in Southern California in a bid to get help for her cocaine addiction. As reported in www.irishcentral.com. Since entering the facility, the 48-year-old actress - the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award - has been visited several times by her father... [More]

The stories of Hollywood tragedies due to drug and alcohol abuse are numerous and tragic. From Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston to Amy Winehouse and now Johnny Lewis, it seems like substance abuse ruins the lives of some of Hollywood’s most talented people. I was a big fan of “Sons of Anarchy” and really thought star Johnny Lewis had the making of a great Hollywood star. It was shocking to hear the story of his death last month. As reported in www.huffingtonpost.com. The 2... [More]

Among the many great things Elton John has done in his life, quitting drugs ranks right near the top. One of the greatest singers and song writers of our time, John has been able to step up to the plate both personally and professionally. John admits to having been addicted to cocaine, which he quit using in the 1990s. Like most addicts he became totally self-absorbed and turned his back on friends and family, many of whom died from AIDS. As reported in teens.drugabuse.gov. While on cocaine he... [More]

Miley Cyrus is all grown up. Like many childhood celebrities she now seems to be going through a rough patch. The star of “Hannah Montana” who not too long ago was all the rage has a career that has been sliding down hill. Given her recent behavior it does not look to improve any time soon. Miley is being accused of drug abuse and being out of control. Part of the hype is that she just got her hair really short. As reported in hwhills.com. I truly believe where there is smoke there... [More]