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Brad Renfro falls victim to accidental overdose
The young actor, who was in the process of generating a very promising acting career for himself, was found dead in his L.A. apartment in early 2008.
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River Phoenix died of an accidental drug overdose in 1993
Another tragic story in a series of celebrities who died too young: 23-year-old actor River Phoenix died of a lethal overdose of heroin and cocaine outside Los Angeles nightclub The Viper Room.
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Using antiretroviral drugs early could stop spread of AIDS
Experts claim the use of drugs designed to prolong the lives of patients suffering from AIDS could also have a another positive effect: curbing the spread of the disease.
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Robert Downey Jr. overcomes drug addictions
Many celebrities suffers from different forms of addictions. Entering rehab is a thing of normality in Hollywood. None, however, seemed to have as much trouble with the law as Robert Downey Jr. Read about his addictions and his success after overcoming them.
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Charlie Sheen’s drug addiction past
A man who today enjoys a successful career and a happy personal life, Charlie Sheen’s past contains a dark patch which saw him fall victim to drug and alcohol addictions.
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Steven Tyler enters rehab
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler will be spending the Christmas holidays in a rehabilitation center, where he is seeking to overcome an addiction to painkillers.
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Was Elvis Presley’s bipolar disorder the cause for his demise?
Psychologists have repeatedly discussed the personality disorder Elvis Presley must have been suffering from. Many allege that had he lived in “our” time, he would have received proper psychological help, and probably would not have fallen victim to his destructive behavior.
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Pete Doherty on life support during October hospitalization
Scandal rocker Pete Doherty was rushed to hospital last month where he claims his heart stopped beating.
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Dita von Teese admits to boob job after drug past
Burlesque beauty and A-list Hollywood celebrity Dita von Teese has come clean about why she had a boob job: her drug consumption left them ravaged.
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Michael Lohan makes public plea over daughter’s addiction
The Lindsay Lohan’s father made a desperate plea on national television to get his daughter of prescription medication, claiming she is a “hollow” person now because of them.
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Michael Jackson: The findings of the autopsy report
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Drew Barrymore quit smoking with the help of hypnosis
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Swine flu is still a real threat in the United States
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Tiger Woods leaves rehab with wife
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Autopsy rules out foul play in Boyzone member Stephen Gately's death