Celebrities
Fashion Inspired by Rx Drugs? Mary Kate and Ashley's Pill Bag
December 11, 2012
Child actresses turned luxury fashion designers Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen recently announced the release of patent Nile crocodile skin backpacks, some of which are covered with fake prescription drugs, as part of their fashion line. Read More »
8 CommentsLance Armstrong: More News We'd Rather Not Have
September 18, 2012
Hello, you last heard from me when Michael Jackson died, although I’m behind the scenes at NIDA almost every day. Read More »
3 CommentsElton John Reflects on Drug Addiction
August 22, 2012
Many people who are in recovery from drug abuse tell their story to try and help others. The latest celebrity to talk about his struggles with drugs—cocaine and alcohol—is singer Elton John. He recently gave interviews about the release of his new book. Read More »
4 CommentsWhitney Houston: Cocaine and Heart Disease
April 25, 2012
In March 2012, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office reported that Whitney Houston’s official cause of death was accidental drowning. Cocaine use and heart disease were contributing factors in her death. Read More »
6 CommentsWhitney Houston: Legendary Singer Dies After Struggle With Addiction
February 22, 2012
On February 12, the 54th annual GRAMMY Awards paid tribute to music legend Whitney Houston, who died the previous night at the young age of 48. Read More »
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