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People from all walks of life, including Kanye West, Brad Pitt, and Ben Affleck, struggle with addiction, whether they are doctors, lawyers, students, stay-at-home moms, professional athletes, or performers. And while some suffer in silence for years, it is crucial that they understand they are not alone.
Demi Moore, Jessica Simpson, Oprah Winfrey, and a number of other stars have made the courageous decision to speak out about their struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, thereby sending a powerful message.
Demi Moore disclosed her struggles with addiction on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk, allowing her daughters to speak candidly about how their mother’s addiction affected them. It was not the mother with whom we had grown up, said Tallulah Willis of Moore’s recent relapse. Moore described her relapse to Harpers Bazaar as a surrender of control and vowed to recommit herself to sobriety.
The more celebrities can help normalize addiction, the easier it will be for people to admit they need assistance and seek treatment. These celebrities’ candor demonstrates that addiction does not discriminate and that battling addiction is nothing to be ashamed of. To overcome this human experience, one must first confront it head-on.
View our slideshow of celebrities who have battled drug and alcohol addictions, and never be afraid to seek assistance.
If you or someone you know is battling addiction, call the Drug Addiction Hotline at 1-877-813-5721 for assistance.
The original version of this article was published in August 2015.
Summary
Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Coolidge, and more stars who have opened up about drug and alcohol abuse.
