Celebrities who Have Been to Rehab
Many Celebrities have been in and out of rehab for many different reasons.
Here is a short list of some of the celebs.
John Belushi
addictions: cocaine, alcoholism
was in and out of rehab several times, but could not commit to clean living, and ultimately died of a cocaine overdose
Robin Williams
addictions: alcoholism, previously cocaine
was addicted to cocaine and alcohol early in his career, but quit both when friend john belushi died of an overdose. When he began to drink again, he sent himself to rehab immediately.
Robert Downey, Jr.
addictions: cocaine, heroine
has continued to be a successful actor after rehabilitation
Ben Affleck
addictions: alcoholism
has successfully completed rehab and is still a hollywood star.
Michael Jackson
addictions: analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)
had fallen into a downward spiral of sorts since then, including allegations of child molestation and has almost entirely fallen into obscurity
Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem)
addictions: sleep medications
has been on a performing hiatus since his rehabilitation
Betty Ford
addictions: alcoholism, analgesic prescription drugs (painkillers)
after recovery, she established the Betty Ford Center.
Whitney Houston
addictions: cocaine, marijuana, analgesic prescription drugs
has been to rehab twice for drug use, and has reportedly stopped using.
Elton John
addictions: cocaine, alcoholism
was in and out of rehab several times, and finally came clean and stopped using.
Sam Jackson
addictions: cocaine, alcoholism
completed rehab in 1991, and went on to be a major movie star
Ozzy Osbourne
addictions: cocaine, alcoholism
was in and out of rehab several times. has been clean for almost 20 years
Kelly Osbourne
addictions: sedatives, analgesic prescription drugs
committed herself to rehab after realizing how drugs were destroying her. she has since recovered and is clean
Nicole Ritchie
addictions: heroine, eating disorders
she has completed rehab and is currently starting a family with Joel Madden of the rock group Good Charlotte.
Haley Joel Osment
addictions: alcoholism
was underage, drunk driving and crashed his car. he was ordered to complete 60 hours of alcohol rehab, which he did.
Winona Ryder
addictions: analgesic prescription drugs
she was arrested for shoplifting while on drugs, and went to rehab, which she successfully completed
Lindsay Lohan
addictions: alcoholism, cocaine
she has been in and out of rehab countless times, yet to no avail. she is currently in rehab again.
Britney Spears
addictions: alcoholism
she checked into rehab and checked out a day later, and checked in again for a month. She seems to have not completely overcome her addiction.
Charlie Sheen
addictions: alcoholism
was in rehab for a short time in 1998, and has been sober since his release
Mel Gibson
addictions: alcoholism
went into rehab after being arrested for a DUI in 2006
Maureen McCormick (Marsha Brady)
addictions: cocaine, bulimia
was highly addicted while working on the Brady Bunch. Went through years of counseling and is now clean and sober.
Drew Barrymore
addictions: several drugs, alcohol
she was highly addicted to drugs and alcohol, and attempted suicide, all before she turned 13. She went into rehab, and has since turned her life around.
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By:Tayler S Posted: Jan 17 2008 09:46:33 AM