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“The entertainment industry generally has a broader tolerance for recreational drug use than other fields. Illicit drug use is tolerated so long as it doesn’t interfere with production. Some of this probably comes in the spirit of tolerance and supporting personal liberty, particularly in artists, but it is misguided.” Karim added. Recreational drug use? Misguided? Give us a break. Recreational drug use is doing a gram with friends once a year at a New Year’s party. We’re talking about people that do copious amounts of drugs day in and day out. Celebrities have been dropping like flies regularly from overdoses and alcohol poisoning for years. Is Dr. Karim tap dancing around the issue or is he simply another doctor that does not understand addiction? Perhaps a partial reason for this deep denial may be found in the misguided thinking of our Hollywood Icons. For many, in their mind’s eye, they simply don’t look or live like the common stereotypical drug addict. Therefore, they are not addicted. They haven’t lost their homes, their jobs, or their adoring public. They have more money than God and this contributes deeply to this delusion. Many never reach a financial bottom so continue living with no consequences for years. They have access to more money, have more time to indulge, and often have a horde of enablers who are very motivated to supply substances and to cover up for them.
celebrities undergo drug testing. They are in a large part responsible for influencing the lives of our most precious commodity, our kids. Further, a huge financial responsibility rides on their ability to show up and meet their contract obligations. Repeated delays and stoppages in production come at a considerable cost and often lead to paycheck losses for other people who are associated with the production. Without doubt, most entertainers would argue that “partying” while making a film or performing on a tour is not the same as flying a plane under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that it is not an important issue because it causes no harm. This argument is blatantly hypocritical. Hollywood stars spend a lot of time letting the world know how important they are. To suddenly concede that what they do is no longer significant to the public is a direct contradiction of their stardom. Hollywood contracts need to include a provision that drug use by actors during production will result in fines, forced rehab, and a potential loss of role. In reality there is no star that is so powerful that the industry would collapse without her or him. Everyone can be replaced. And, perhaps those who really kick up a fuss over having a few rules in place regarding illicit drug use might also be reminded that drugs are actually illegal!
A prime example: Despite being sent to rehab multiple times, Lindsay Lohan has never really admitted to being addicted to drugs/alcohol. Although a few years back she did release a statement saying that she had a problem, she had since reneged on her confession. She did a most disturbing interview in May with Piers Morgan in which she claimed that she only did cocaine 4 or 5 times and has never been a huge drinker. “I’ve never woken up in the morning and had a drink,” she states…
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What an irresponsible statement to make to a public following made up of impressionable kids who will now all think they aren’t drug addicts/ alcoholics as long as they don’t drink in the morning. Former heroin addict, Nicole Ritchie, hit home this point when she stated in an interview, “People have this image of druggies all living barefoot under a bridge but it wasn’t like that for me when I was using. I always looked cute and wore Jimmy Choos. “ How about some accountability from the stars who we support? Star athletes in the sports world are required to undergo drug testing on a regular basis. If players get caught with drugs in their system they are usually suspended. Pilots are required to submit alcohol and drug tests because they are responsible for our safety in the air. Some financial professionals must also submit to testing because of the financial responsibilities they hold. Perhaps it should also be mandatory that Hollywood
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