Celebrity Adderall addiction
After Rehab, I made a decision to continue living my life as I had before I had discovered Adderall without sustaining from alcohol. This was a lonely time for me because I didn’t have a community to turn to such as “AA” of people who were going through the same challenges as me, remaining Adderall-free in a world with so many temptations and could keep me accountable to stay clean.
To feel less alone, I started to research celebrities who may have had the same struggles as me. It felt comforting to know that such public figures I admire faced/still face the same issue as me.
Here are some examples of celebrities who also went to rehab for Adderall addiction:
Demi Lovato - The singer and actress sought treatment for substance abuse, including Adderall addiction, in 2010. She later relapsed and returned to rehab in 2013.
Mischa Barton - The actress, known for her role on "The O.C.," checked into rehab in 2009 after being arrested for driving under the influence. She later revealed that she had been struggling with Adderall addiction.
Lindsay Lohan - The actress has had a well-documented history of substance abuse, including Adderall addiction. She has been to rehab several times over the years, most recently in 2013.
Mary-Kate Olsen - The former child star and fashion designer reportedly checked into rehab for Adderall addiction in 2004.
Kesha - The singer and songwriter sought treatment for an eating disorder in 2014, which was reportedly fueled by her abuse of Adderall and other drugs.
Amanda Bynes - The actress and comedian had a public breakdown in 2013, which she later attributed to her Adderall use. She went to rehab shortly after to address her addiction.
Britney Spears - The pop star has had a tumultuous history with substance abuse and mental health issues, including Adderall addiction. She went to rehab in 2007 following a highly publicized breakdown.
These 7 brave ladies’ lives were negatively impacted by a drug prescribed to millions of Americans. It seems odd to me that from all we know about their lives, the good, bad, and ugly, their struggles around Adderall aren’t well known. I want my readers to understand that this isn’t such a unique addiction and even as far back as 2004, people were checked into rehab for this drug.
It is important to acknowledge that Adderall addiction and dependency is a legitimate diseases that can affect anyone, regardless of their social status, wealth, or fame. By sharing their stories of addiction and recovery, these celebrities have helped to reduce the stigma and silence surrounding Adderall addiction.
We can admire them from afar and create our own community here at Addy Free to support each other in our new life of complete authenticity and power.
