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Triumph Over Addictive Drugs – 6 Real Stories of Resilience

Are you someone who's struggling with addictive drugs or substance abuse and feels like there's no way out of it? Do you also feel like you're at that point in your journey where there's no turning back? Sometimes, it can be like that, but there's a light at the end of this dark alley. There are tons of inspirational stories out there where people turned their lives upside down, even when it felt like the end of the world. Let us share some such stories with you so that you may regain your will to live.

1. Daniel Radcliffe, Aka Harry Potter

If you close your eyes, you can definitely picture a happy kid chirping like a bird, wearing a Hogward's robe, and brightening everything around him with just the way he looks at it. That's Harry Potter from the first movie of the series. Then there's Daniel Radcliffe in real life, who, despite all the love from the public, fell prey to addictive drugs. Daniel recalls being so out of his form that he would drink to the point of blacking out. In 2010, Daniel managed to get rid of his addiction, but Voldemort, named alcohol, wouldn't leave him alone, so he relapsed. He, the world-famous star kid, was thrown out of a bar for drunk fighting in 2012. The details of his recovery, however, are not clear, but it is said that he got the will in himself to get over it, and so he did in 2013.

2. Robert Downie Jr., Aka Iron Man

Now sober for almost 2 decades, your Iron Man was once high on drugs. Can you believe that the now one of the most paid actors was once unhirable because of his drinking issues? His father, Robert Downie Sr., had a substance misuse disorder that exposed his son to highly addictive drugs like marijuana at the tender age of 6. Downie was going high not only in his career but also on drugs, so an abrupt jail visit in 1996 slowed both cases up to some extent. He was arrested for possession of cocaine and heroin, and that was not his first or last visit to the police station. After serving a year at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran, Jr. finally started to get back to his senses, as he was ordered by the court to get rehabilitation services. In 2003, Downie gave up on his addiction for good after his wife gave him an ultimatum. And ever since then, he has only seen highs in his career.

3. Mary Kate Olsen, Aka Michelle Tanner

An actress, a producer, a designer, an author, and a businesswoman, what is that this woman can't do? Mary Kate gained fame for her shared role as an Olsen twin on the show Full House. Given the success range of Mary, who could have thought that she would be under the influence of addictive drugs? Mary had anorexia for quite a long time, but her addiction doubled when she started using cocaine alongside. Things became severe after the death of Heath Ledger, as both shared a drug connection, and she ended up in rehab for a 6-week program. And fortunately, she won her battle against depression and substance abuse.

4. Lindsay Lohan, Aka Cady Heron

The "It Girl" of the early 2000s, Lindsay Lohan, has given us some of the most iconic roles in history. Lindsay was a role model for millions of children. However, abuse of addictive drugs led her to a state where her status diminished. Born in New York City, Lindsay was ordered to rehab by court for a whopping 6 times, and she has spent almost a year, 250 days, in rehab over the 6-year course of time. After 20 court visits, 4 probation periods, and a 6-month sentence, Lohan is now finally sober for quite a long time.

5. Johnny Depp, Aka Captain Jack Sparrow

Johnny Depp was introduced to drugs when he was just in his grade-school years. He was the son of a dysfunctional family where her mother emotionally, physically, and verbally abused him, his siblings, and his father. She would request Depp to bring her "calm pills" that help him relax, and the depressed environment made him try those pills, too. Soon afterward, Depp started experimenting with other addictive drugs, such as oxycodone, and it was not long until he realized that he was addicted to them. But Johnny said he had always controlled his addiction, using it as self-medication to escape from his mind games sometimes, and had very easily gotten rid of them a long time ago.

6. Jamie Lee Curtis, Aka Scream Queen

American actress, producer, and children's author Jamie Lee Curtis is well-known for her performance in horror genres. The tables turned when the "scream queen" found herself in a desperate position, reaching for alcohol and addictive drugs just to find an escape from life stressors. For over 10 years, she was an addict, but she had managed to keep it a secret. Unfortunately, at one point, her condition had worsened so much that she was caught stealing prescription drugs. Finally, in 1999, she came clean to her family and started attending recovery meetings. It has been 20 years, and Jamie is still sober. Even with a career expanding over 4 decades, Jamie still regards getting sober as her biggest achievement which again explains the importance of recovery. Here's The Catch: Finding Light Beyond Addictive Drugs Drug addiction has become so common these days, and despite knowing the fact that addictive drugs can kill, people are doing it anyway. What we want you to realize from these substance abuse triumph stories is that if you want to live and live happily, you have to give it a try. No matter where you stand today, tomorrow is still in your hands, and only you can make it better. There's no point in looking back at what is already lost, so let go of what happened yesterday; start today, and make yourself proud. Read the full article