Drug addiction in our current society is very common, and even people with fame can be affected. Reading the stories of some famous drug addicts can be lesson to anyone who is using or wants to use drugs.

Famous Drug Addicts Before and After

1. Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton was one of the most famous teen idols in the world thanks to her image of the-girl-next-door. She, however, lost control due to substance and alcohol abuse, and she was placed in a psychiatric ward in 2009.

2. Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen was one of the most respected and loved actors, and then he was known to abuse drug and alcohol, attend playboy parties and fight with HIV. Nowadays, when people talk about famous drug addicts before and after, he is always the one that comes to people's mind.

3. Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty is famous for being in the rock band, and for being married to Kate Moss. His addiction to cocaine, heroin, ketamine, cannabis and other such drugs has made him turn into another person.

4. Macaulay Culkin

Being the most famous child star, Macaulay Culkin struggled with drug abuse. Although he never openly admitted drug use, his physical appearance suggested otherwise. He was believed to have entered rehabilitation around 2013.

5. Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse did not win her battles with drugs and alcohol abuse, and passed away in 2011 tragically. Her photographs showing the physical transformation she went through are among the most famous drug addicts before and after pictures on the Internet.

6. Lindsay Lohan

Another one of America’s sweethearts went wrong. As one of the most well-known wild child of Hollywood, Lindsay Lohan has admitted to have trouble with alcohol addiction and have tried cocaine many times. 

7. Kate Moss

Kate Moss was once the most famous supermodel in the world; however, her abuse of drugs and alcohol made her appearance turn old. Kate Moss is reportedly trying to fight the various addictions in her life, and we wish her the best of luck in getting back to her stage.

8. Britney Spears

Britney Spears got money, success, and fame very early in life, but she did not handle these well. The pop star had a breakdown and even ended up shaving her head. She was addicted to crystal meth, prescription drugs and other vices at that point of time. 

9. Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson was the most googled celebrity for many years due to her infamous sex tape. She has opened up about being addicted to drugs, admitting that drugs affected her relationship with her children. She has sobered up recently and seems to get back to her normal personal life.

10. Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston had one of the most talent voices to ever enter show business; however, her struggles with cocaine addiction are well known. She is another one of the stars that lost their lives in the battle against substance abuse.

11. Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler is part of Aerosmith, one of the biggest bands in the world, and has been very open about his experiences with drugs. He even says that those experiences eventually made him the person he is now. 

12. Amanda Bynes

When it comes to famous drug addicts before and after, Amanda Bynes may come into your mind. The child star was absolutely adorable and lovable while she was attending comedies on children’s network television. Unfortunately, she also became addicted to drugs. Her struggle with substance abuse continues even today.

13. Tara Reid

Tara was one of the most recognizable faces of romantic comedies in the nineties. Her traditional blonde looks made her a sex symbol of the industry, but her repeated bouts of alcoholism and drug addiction have left her looking like a pale shadow of herself.

14. Courtney Love

Courtney Love admitted that she had been using drugs of all kinds during her career. She was famous for being in a couple of bands and as being the wife of rock legend, Kurt Kobain. Love is almost unrecognizable from her appearance before.

15. Fergie

Fergie was a member of the Black Eyed Peas, a band that has touched many lives with its music. She had problems with the drugs before, but now she has got a good hold over her troubles, making her one of the celebrities to look up to for people fighting this battle.