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.
If you’re new to the sports world, you weren’t around to hear about Len Bias ’ tragic death on June 19, 1986, and you may not be familiar with the athlete who many say is the greatest player who never played at the professional level.
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A Major League outfielder who played with the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants, Daryl Strawberry was an unforgettable figure.
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Theo Fleury is also well known for a gigantic taste for alcohol and nearly every type of drug imaginable, an addiction that nearly claimed his life.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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