Paris Jackson has been clean and sober for nearly six years — but some side effects of drug use leave a permanent mark. Michael Jackson’s daughter recently took to TikTok to reveal the issue that’s still plaguing her years later, warning viewers: “That is umm … what you think it’s from. Don’t do drugs, kids.” … Read more
This gives new meaning to the mile high club. An on-duty flight attendant with British Airways was found naked and high on drugs in the bathroom of an airplane headed to Heathrow Airport. Haden Pentecost, 41, had methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system when he was supposed to be attending to passengers on a flight … Read more
Vape shops are popping up in every neighborhood in America, but few people — even doctors — know that many of these shops are selling a dangerous new opioid. It’s concentrated 7-OH, a synthetic byproduct of the kratom plant that binds strongly to the body’s opioid receptors — making it up to 13 times more … Read more
Grammy award-winning Christian rock singer Michael Tait admitted the drug abuse and sexual assault accusations against him are “mostly true,” in his first public comments since the bombshell claims surfaced. Tait, the former frontman for Newsboys and DC Talk, said he was living a double life as he allegedly abused hardcore substances with younger men … Read more
The former lead singer of an award-winning Christian-rock band was allegedly “living a double life” as he faces accusations of sexual assault, grooming and drug abuse dating as far two decades. Michael Tait, who served as the frontman for Newsboys for 16 years before leaving in January, allegedly abused alcohol and drugs before inappropriately touching … Read more
Montel Williams has revealed how easy it was for him to acquire opioids because of his celebrity status during the height of his illicit use of the drugs. Williams, 68, detailed his past abuse of prescription narcotics while speaking with Maria Menounos on the Tuesday episode of her podcast “Heal Squad.” “As celebrities, we can … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my husband of 26 years had a stroke, and his personality changed. He was difficult to deal with, but, with time, his old personality came back, and things got better. Two years ago, he finally kicked a longtime prescription drug habit. Our finances improved almost overnight (for which I am … Read more
You can kiss danger goodbye. An innovative lip gloss tube that can detect date rape drugs and call for help is on the market to ensure the safety of women everywhere. Produced by Esōes Cosmetics, the $65 product — which comes in a variety of shades as well as two matte liquid lipsticks — includes testing … Read more
Matthew Perry’s ex-girlfriend Kayti Edwards claims she once found the late actor lying on a couch with his hands superglued to his legs so he wouldn’t consume drugs. “I was at Matthew’s place in the Hollywood Hills,” Edwards, 47, told The Sun on Saturday. “He was in a bad way.” Edwards — who claims she … Read more
Now that the holidays are in full swing, people are meeting up with friends, relatives and co-workers who might seem a little … different. Maybe their face is glistening with sweat — on a cold, wintry night. Or they can’t stop licking their lips. Perhaps they’re chattering nonstop, or not speaking much at all. These … Read more
John Mulaney is mourning fellow funnyman Matthew Perry, whose addiction journey he says he “really identified” with. Mulaney, 41, spoke to Variety about relating to the “Friends” star’s battle for sobriety, which Perry detailed in his 2022 memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” Perry died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. … Read more
Matthew Perry wanted to help others who struggled with drug abuse before his tragic death. According to People, the “Friends” star planned to create an organization to aid those who suffered with substance issues — 10 years after he established the male sober living facility Perry House. The actor died on Saturday at the age … Read more
Matthew Perry, known for his role as sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit NBC show “Friends,” died Saturday at 54 after apparently drowning in the hot tub at his Los Angeles home. TMZ reported illegal drugs were not found at the scene Saturday, and foul play is not suspected. Prescription drugs were reportedly found inside … Read more
Investigators found odd, little pills buried in the pockets of Hamas terrorists who attacked Israel on Oct. 7. They were later identified as the drug Captagon, a powerful, synthetic stimulant. Captagon gained international notoriety in 2015 when it was discovered to be used by ISIS fighters to suppress fear and fatigue prior to carrying out … Read more
Robin Williams’ longtime friends have recalled his heavy drug use, saying his addition to cocaine made him a “monster.” The beloved Hollywood sweetheart died by suicide in 2014 at the age of 63. But before his acting career blew up, Williams was a stand-up comedian who struggled with a severe addiction to drugs in the late … Read more
The US is now experiencing its greatest overall rates of death in more than a century — and it’s being fueled by a sharp rise in drug overdoses. Experts from Florida Atlantic University analyzed trends in US drug overdose deaths, and discovered that the rates of those deaths spiked 4.4 times from 1999 to 2020. … Read more
Ozempic and Wegovy are quickly becoming known as wonder drugs for their ability to treat an ever-growing range of conditions. Heart failure? Check. Type 2 diabetes? Check. Obesity, heart attack and stroke? Check, check and check. On top of all that, a growing number of anecdotal reports and medical studies indicate that semaglutide — the … Read more
It’s an all-time high for America. New research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse reveals that marijuana and hallucinogen use have now reached never-before-seen levels in the US. And it’s not just teenagers or young adults who are copping a buzz: Middle-aged adults between 35 and 50 are busting drug-use records nationwide. “Substance use … Read more
He could have used superhuman strength. Robert Downey Jr. is opening up about his year in prison — and why it was the “worst thing” that ever happened to him. “I’m gonna try to give you the flashcards: I’m in court, I’m being over-sentenced by an angry judge, and at some point he said something … Read more
Chroming is the latest drug trend, and it’s becoming more and more popular, especially among teenagers. A teenage girl in Australia died recently after inhaling toxic chemicals from a can in a trend called “chroming.” However, many people are unaware of chroming and what it is, or the effects it can cause. What is chroming? … Read more