News from the world of movies and entertainment can often be a recapitulation of an artist’s latest brush with the law. Entertainment magazine shows like Entertainment Tonight or E-Hollywood True Story, are quick to report wrongdoing from high-profile stars that make movies.
Whether it’s Lindsay Lohan’s latest arrest or entertainment specialist’s like Bobby Brown or Whitney Houston, the news from those in the public eye can be overblown, and often have a devastating impact on careers.
The list of those entertainers who have battled addictions to drugs and alcohol is long and shows no preference for skin color or whether the performer sings or works in the movies. For years, the entertainment industry followed the trials and tribulations of actor, Robert Downy Jr., as he battled his personal demons with drugs.
And the entertainers aren’t just those in the movies or singing industry. Tennis phenom Jennifer Capriati earned early accolades on the tennis court, turning pro at age 14, before succumbing to cocaine and alcohol addiction several years later.
Many of these celebrities reach a point where they must spend time in drug addiction recovery programs before they are able to return to being the entertainers they were before being gripped with addiction issues.
Some find lasting success! Robert Downy Jr. returned from the brink of an extinct entertainment career, and now finds himself drug free and enjoying some of the finest success of his career. Capriati, returned from her teenage drug addiction issues to star on the tennis court. Capriati was able to capture three, grand-slam titles in the latter stages of her career, winning two Australian Opens and one French Open Championship.
Although the list of entertainers that have addiction problems is long, some battle these tendencies throughout their lives. Capriati retired from tennis in 2004, but resurfaced in the entertainment world in 2010 with news of a failed overdose.
