VIP stories

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.

Everybody who knew Eric Show said he was a guy who marched to the beat of a different drum. He also struggled with a demon that unfortunately killed him.

There’s no doubt that Michael Phelps is a gifted athlete, and with a grand total of 22 medals, he is the greatest Olympic medal-winner.

Jolie says that for her, drug use and other dangerous, risky behaviors were connected to a deep depression that began in her teens. It’s no secret that Angelina Jolie struggled with drug abuse for several years when she was in her early twenties. But, what was the reason?

At one time, John Lucas II was an up-and-coming athlete with an addiction that nearly destroyed his career.

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.