The Plague of Celebrity Drug Scandals

Celebrity drug scandals always seem to be in the news, and especially so, when the news of an arrest or death overdose appears in the headlines. The truth of the matter is that behind the veil of their public relations team and agent, a celebrity who is an abuser feels the same anguish and pain just like any other person suffering from an addiction.

Drug trends among the famous are parallel to what’s popular in the nation which includes alcohol, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and prescription drugs.

Oftentimes, people just don’t understand why celebrities would allow drugs or alcohol to ruin their career or lives. After all, these famous people have everything.

While it’s important not to generalize celebrities or anyone in a particular career, research studies have been done in the past to determine why some celebrities were more at risk for addiction.

Findings suggest it was their “personality traits,” which made them more inclined to fall in to this category. This group was generally more extroverted and outgoing and may have sensitive egos in terms of how their fans view them. This type of inner insecurity may also trigger alcohol or drug abuse

Their charismatic appearances, however, may also differ greatly from what is going on in their “behind closed door” reality. The pressures of achieving fame and keeping it are constant such as obtaining a great part, keep up a fast pace, as well as looking their very best.