Every year the world faces the loss of some of their favorite celebrities to drug and alcohol addiction. From Heath Ledger to Whitney Houston, famous people often struggle with addiction. Often their struggles are different than those of the general public, since their jobs can often put excess pressure on them, as well as fans and the paparazzi.

To help you understand a little bit more about the struggles of celebrities, from actors to musicians, here are some of the things that may or may not affect their lives and their decisions to drink and do drugs. [Read more…]