Addiction does not discriminate. Many celebrities have struggled publicly with addiction to drugs or alcohol. There are many in recovery, though, that use their fame to raise awareness. Consider the following nine well-known individuals in addiction recovery and reach out to an addiction treatment center near you today.
What Celebrities Are in Addiction Recovery?
1. Elton John
If you’ve seen the movie Rocketman, you understand the struggles Elton John faced. The singer and songwriter used drugs to manage his hectic schedule and to overcome his shyness. Today, he remains sober and enjoys life with his husband and children.
2. Daniel Radcliffe
The Harry Potter star has been open about his battles with alcohol use disorder. The actor explains that alcoholism runs in his family. Faced with incredible challenges as a child star, he used alcohol to cope. Today, he is sober and continues to work both on screen and stage.
3. Robert Downey, Jr.
Before being known as a master actor, Robert Downey Jr. had a reputation for something else — partying. The actor admits that his struggle with substance abuse almost killed him, and going to prison saved his life, along with meeting his wife.
4. Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper has said that his early days at The Actors Studio included drug and alcohol abuse. As he saw his personal life begin to deteriorate, he knew he needed to work towards recovery. Cooper has been living a life of sobriety since age 29. In January of 2020, he turned 45.
5. Zac Efron
Zac Efron grew up in Hollywood under the spotlight. The struggle with stardom at such an early age lead him to alcohol and drug addictions. In 2013, he went to an addiction treatment center to begin recovery. Today, he says sobriety was a life changer.
6. Russell Brand
Comedian Russell Brand is an advocate for addiction treatment and recovery because he’s been there. He uses his fame to push for the treatment of addiction as a disease.
7. Edie Falco
Edie Falco, star of hit shows like Nurse Jackie and The Sopranos, is celebrating more than 20 years of sobriety. She says she felt trapped in drinking alcohol and credits addiction recovery treatment for her career and happy family life.
8. Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis developed an addiction to pain killers after undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure. Today, she says addiction recovery is her greatest accomplishment, but it takes work.
9. Drew Barrymore
Actress Drew Barrymore struggled with addiction at a very early age. Coming from a well-known celebrity family and having a career herself that began when she was just five took a toll. Barrymore was drinking alcohol by age nine and doing hard drugs at age 14. Today she tries to live a healthier and more balanced life.
How Treatment Can Help
Many of these celebrities turned to addiction recovery programs like Westwind Recovery®, a treatment center, and a sober living community located in Los Angeles, California.
At Westwind Recovery®, you’ll find:
- Six residential beds
- Six detox beds
- Outpatient services
- Seven sober living houses
Westwind Recovery® provides a client-centered treatment program that focuses not just on addiction but on mental health services as well. They also offer innovative treatments, like art and music therapy. The adventure therapy program allows for monthly outings to see movies, go hiking, or head to the beach to surf.
Our sober living program allows you to live in a community with others in addiction recovery. The houses each have a specialty such as:
- Low-income residents
- Members of the LGBTQ community
- Women-only housing
- Men-only housing
- Coed housing
The sober living residences offer various amenities that might include a pet-friendly environment, laundry services, and semi-private or private rooms.
Contact Westwind Recovery® for Addiction Recovery Treatment
You or someone you love doesn’t have to live trapped in addiction. Contact Westwind Recovery® at 855.340.8832 and speak to a member of the team today.
Dr. Deena is the Chief Clinical Officer of Westwind Recovery®, an award-winning outpatient treatment center in Los Angeles where she oversees the clinical and administrative program and treatment methods. Dr. Deena is a doctor of psychology and licensed clinical social worker since 1993. LCSW #20628. Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Deena has worked running treatment centers, worked as a therapist in psychiatric hospitals as well as school settings and currently has a thriving private practice in the LA area. Dr. Deena has appeared regularly on the Dr. Phil Show as an expert since 2003. She has also been featured on many other TV shows, podcasts and has contributed to written publications as well as podcasts.
