Williams' Addiction Nearly Killed HimSeptember 25th, 2009 Pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS almost died after an addiction to prescription drugs he took to battle a deep depression spiralled out of control. The Angels hitmaker spent three years fighting an addiction to painkillers and anti-depressants before checking into the Meadows rehab centre in Arizona on his 33rd birthday in 2007, realising he would die if he didn't get professional help.
MJ's admission of painkiller addiction caught on tapeSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - A video showing Michael Jackson talking about his addiction to prescription drugs has surfaced. The recording apparently shows the King of Pop being quizzed by an attorney over a lawsuit involving his ex-manager Dieter Wiesner, who alleged fraud and breach of contract in a 45 million pound civil case.
Jackson's Painkiller Struggle In 2003September 14th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON spoke of his reliance on prescription drugs in 2003 in a video testimony obtained by a British tabloid. The King of Pop passed away on 25 June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest, and last month (Aug09) the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the star was killed by a
cocktail of strong prescription drugs.
Kelly Osbourne reveals her teenage drug struggleAugust 28th, 2009 LONDON - Kelly Osbourne first consumed drugs at the age of 13. In her new book, Fierce, Kelly has revealed how her first experiences with prescription drugs led to a downward spiral that saw her in rehab four times in six years.
Jackson's Secret Email AddressesAugust 25th, 2009 Police in Los Angeles are investigating reports MICHAEL JACKSON may have used two secret email addresses to help him buy prescription drugs. The Thriller hitmaker passed away on 25 June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest, and rumours of substance abuse problems have swirled in the wake of his death, with strong painkiller Demerol at the centre of the investigation.
Lohan's Dad Dismisses Reports Of Estranged RelationshipAugust 21st, 2009 LINDSAY LOHAN's dad MICHAEL has blasted reports he has a difficult relationship with his daughter, insisting they enjoy spending time together. A recent report claimed the Mean Girls actress was annoyed when her dad turned up to a charity event she attended last weekend (15-16Aug09) and made her feel uncomfortable by following her around the party.
MJ 'offered doctor $800K to get prescription drugs'August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson had reportedly offered 800,000 dollars to a doctor in a desperate bid to feed his prescription drugs addiction, in the run up to his 50-date concert tour. The singer had a lethal amount of powerful anaesthetic Propofol in his system when he died, if leaked autopsy reports are to be believed.
MJ used 12yr-old son Prince Michael's name to get prescription drugsAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - If reports are to be believed, late King of Pop Michael Jackson used his son Prince Michael's name to buy prescription drugs. During a search at Dr.
MJ death probe: Cops suspect 20 docs supplied drugs to starJuly 30th, 2009 LONDON - Investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson reportedly suspect a host of dodgy medics supplied the star with prescription drugs that are believed to have cost him his life. Jackson's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray was previously said to be a key suspect in the manslaughter investigation.
Nation's drug czar says Michael Jackson's death is wake-up call about prescription drug abuseJuly 9th, 2009 Drug czar says Jackson's death a wake-up callWASHINGTON — The government's drug czar says that Michael Jackson's death is a wake-up call to the nation about prescription drug abuse. Gil Kerlikowske, chief of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, says more people are dying in the United States from drug overdoses than from gunshot wounds.
Heath Ledger's father blames his son for his deathJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Heath Ledger's father Kim has blamed his son for his death. The 'Brokeback Mountain' star died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs in January 2008, aged just 28.
Prescription drugs' role in Michael Jackson's death being probedJune 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Investigators probing into the cause of Michael Jackson's death are trying to determine whether or not prescription drugs may have played a role. The L.A. coroner says that it will take weeks to confirm the cause of death.
Jacko had problems with prescription drugs, claims family attorneyJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As reason for the sudden demise of King of Pop Michael Jackson is being awaited, a family attorney has commented that the singer had problems with prescription drugs. Brian Oxman, who says that he has been the family's attorney for 20-years, though he disassociated himself from the defence team in 2005 during Jackson's molestation case, said that he had warned the singer's family members about the drug usage.
Michael Jackson was on a cocktail of drugs months before his deathJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - King of pop Michael Jackson had been taking a cocktail of seven prescription drugs that caused the cardiac arrest that took his life, if reports are to be believed. The legendary star passed away last night at the age of 50 after he suffered a heart attack at his home in Holmby Hills, California, and failed to recover even after repeated resuscitation attempts.
Doctor says late Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans had his old prescription for pain medicationJune 12th, 2009 Doctor: I wrote prescription for Danny Gans' drugLAS VEGAS — A doctor who treated Danny Gans said Friday the Las Vegas Strip headliner had a prescription five years ago for the potent painkiller blamed in his death but declined a similar prescription just a few months ago. Dr. Michael Fishell, a Henderson pain specialist and anesthesiologist, recalled writing Gans a prescription for hydromorphone just once, in 2004, for an ailment that he declined to specify.
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