Drug addiction is a ruthless force that can affect anyone, including a plethora of beloved celebrities. While the specifics of every addiction are unique, predicated on the particular details of an individual’s situation, the stories of celebrity success stories can provide inspiration, while the tragedies can provide cautionary guidance. Some on this list have been successful in seeking treatment in an addiction recovery program, while others had their careers tragically cut short due to substance abuse. Here are 5 celebrities who faced addiction issues! Edie Falco Edie Falco is perhaps best known for her role as the matriarch of the Sopranos family on HBO’s famous crime drama. However, before being cast as Carmela on The Sopranos in 1999, Falco had struggled with serious addiction issues. She speaks frankly of the time she spent in a substance abuse treatment program, and credits her 25 years of sobriety to participation in 12-step programs. After The Sopranos had ended, Falco starred in Nurse Jackie, a dramedy series that gave Falco the opportunity to portray a character who was struggling with addiction issues. Nurse Jackie was well received by critics, and in 2010, Falco was awarded an Emmy for her portrayal of the troubled protagonist. Corey Haim Corey Haim gained notoriety when he starred in 1987’s The Lost Boys opposite Corey Feldman. Known as the Coreys, the two teenagers soon became Hollywood superstars. However, after being introduced to drugs on the set of the…
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