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Pelle Lindbergh: Life Cut Short
A native of Stockholm, Pelle Lindbergh was a Swedish goalie who, in 1980, played with the Swedish team in the Lake Placid Winter Olympics.
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VIP stories
Even celebrities and stars deal with substance abuse and addiction. These VIP stories remind you that no matter who you are, addiction doesn’t discriminate.
Chris Herren: A Rocky Road to Recovery
Former NBA basketball player Chris Herren nearly lost everything before finally conquering an addiction that controlled him.
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Chris Washburn: Wasted Opportunities and Life “On the Skids”
It seemed that Chris Washburn had nothing but clear skies ahead when, as one of the nation’s top three high school recruits, he signed on with North Carolina State University in 1984. However, trouble came soon when the young athlete was charged with stealing a radio from a dorm room.
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Jennifer Capriati: Troubled Tennis Prodigy
For tennis great Jennifer Capriati, it seems that nearly every win is overshadowed with personal pain and drama.
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Dwight Gooden: Substance-Free and Going Strong at 50
Dwight Gooden “Doc” Gooden was a baseball phenomenon with an impressive career that spanned 16 years, and a hefty drug and alcohol habit that lasted even longer. Gooden is also proof that recovery is possible, even after numerous relapses, a stint in prison and at least six go-rounds in rehab.
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From Addiction to Recovery: John Lucas II
At one time, John Lucas II was an up-and-coming athlete with an addiction that nearly destroyed his career.
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