CELEBS WHO HAVE OVERCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSE

SLASH

One of the most famous figures in rock, Slash also used to be

one of the most prolific drug users in the music business.

However, due to his 2001 congestive heart failure diagnosis and

encouragement from his wife, this former Guns n’ Roses

guitarist was able to give up the habit.

JENNIFER ANISTON

While filming the hit show “Friends”, Jennifer struggled with chain

smoking. However, in 2007 she decided to give up her vice by taking

an intense detox and now uses exercise to stay free from nicotine.

ERIC CLAPTON

He was so addicted to heroin that in one of his performances, Clapton

passed out and had to be revived. Eventually Pete Townshend,

“The Who” guitarist, convinced Clapton to give up his addiction

and establish the Crossroads centre for drug and alcohol treatment.

CATHERINE ZETA JONES

Although she smoked as a teenager she decided to break the habit in

adulthood. The decision came after the paparazzi snapped photos of

her smoking while pregnant. This coupled with the fear of passing the

habit onto her children, convinced her to quit.

JON STEWART

From the age of 15, the famous host of The Daily Show struggled with

a smoking addiction. He was encouraged to finally kick the habit by

the CGL Foundation and since 2000, Stewart has been smoke free.

BRIAN WELCH

Known as one of the co-founders of the platinum selling metal band

Korn, Brian Welch once found himself embroiled in a world of

money and drugs. At the height of his career, he got addicted

to several substances and vices, including alcohol, sleeping pills

and Xanax. When he became a Christian in 2005, he decided to

cleanse himself of these addictions.

OPRAH WINFREY

Known for being an inspiration to many people around the world,

Oprah Winfrey once admitted that she used crack cocaine in the 80’s.

Nobody knows how long the addiction lasted, but one thing is for sure:

Oprah Winfrey has long moved past it.

MATT DAMON

A long time smoker, he decided to quit when he saw a picture of

himself smoking and realized how awful he looked. In fact, he

allegedly even convinced his good friend Ben Affleck to quit as well.

EMINEM

Eminem was able to get rid of his drug addiction through the help

of Elton John, a friend he met in 2001 who eventually convinced him

to kick the habit.