102 Famous personalities of past and present generation transformed and defeated by drug addiction (Page 9)

95). THEOREN FLEURY

While other athletes have probably encountered traumas that brought them to addiction, few of them had it as bad as hockey star Theoren Fleury.

He failed multiple drug tests while in the National Hockey League (NHL). After games, he reportedly hung around with drug dealers, strippers and even the homeless. His career ended after a drunken brawl in a strip club. Shortly afterward, he held a gun to his head and came close to pulling the trigger.

After that all-time low circumstance, he sought treatment and life-long sobriety. As his advocacy on his website, his stated mission is “To help as many people get to where they need to go.”

96). WHITNEY HOUSTON

She publicly battled cocaine and crack addiction for much of her career and when the official coroner's report showed that she had accidentally drowned in the bathtub in 2012, heart disease and cocaine use were listed as contributing factors.

97). TIM ALLEN

Cocaine was his favored drug of this comedic actor before he found the path to sobriety.

98). TILA TEQUILA

Bisexual reality dating star Tila Tequila is known for her publicity stunts and drug use.

99. Paul Erdos

A Jewish-Hungarian mathematician, he was one of the most prolific mathematical scholars of the 20th century. Recognized for habitually working 20-hour days, he credited his drive and energy to the use of amphetamines.

100). Sigmund Freud[4]

A revered Austrian neurologist, he is known as the father of psychoanalysis, and was a cocaine addict. In a letter to his fiancée, Freud wrote: “I take very small doses of it regularly against depression and against indigestion and with the most brilliant of success.”

101). WILLIAM STEWART HALSTED

A physician and pioneer in the field of breast cancer treatment, he was the first surgeon to perform a mastectomy. He was also a morphine addict.

102). ZAC EFRON

He entered rehab in early 2013 for rumored alcohol and substance abuse. Per reports, Efron was addicted to cocaine, but that has never been confirmed.

JAMES 1:12-15 Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love Him. No one experiencing temptation should say, “I am being tempted by God;” for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and He Himself tempts no one. Rather, each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire conceives and brings forth sin, and when sin reaches maturity it gives birth to death.

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References:

[1] 30 Famous Actors and Actresses Who Have Battled Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, http://drugabuse.com/30-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-have-battled-drug-addiction-and-alcoholism/

[2] S. Robert Lathan, MD, Celebrities and substance abuse,

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2760168/

[3] Sarah Long, 53 celebrities who have struggled with drug and alcohol addictions, http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2837/celebrities-who-have-struggled-with-drug-and-alcohol-addictions/kim-richards-2

[4] Eric Patterson, MSCP, NCC, LPC, Drug and Alcohol Addiction: A Disease that Touches Everyone, http://drugabuse.com/library/famous-drug-abusers/