Celebrities Who Overdosed

There are people who think there’s no way they’ll ever overdose.  Many people in the grips of addiction become addicted in the first place because they feel like it gives them a sense of control in a life that feels otherwise out of control.  This is certainly true for celebrities who use, as they often feel they must find ways to cope with the pressures of being famous, wealthy and powerful.  Sadly, when it comes drugs, things can easily spiral.  Certain drugs have an ever-present danger of overdose.  With street drugs, there’s no way to tell the strength of the substance.  What a person thinks it just another hit can become their last, and drugs don’t discriminate between a wealthy celebrity and an average street junkie.  Some people are lucky enough to have this experience and survive, others did not.  Here are some of both in a list of celebrities who overdosed.  Some of them may surprise you.

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Corey Haim. Corey Haim, along with friend and costar Corey Feldman, starred in a number of movies in the 1980s and early 1990s. They were heartthrobs of the time. There are numerous and varying reports about what caused Haim’s death in 2010. Investigators found bottles of Valium, Soma and Vicodin in his apartment after his death, and he was said to have “doctor shopped,” meaning he would complain of different ailments to different doctors just to get prescriptions. There was proof that he’d accessed prescription pads by fraudulent means. In any case, authorities believe drugs played a role in Haim's death.

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