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After he was arrested in 2003 for drunkenly attacking a security guard at a hockey match, Joshua Jackson was taken to rehab. He's now clean and healthy.
After his DUI in 2006, Mel Gibson entered a treatment center for his addiction. He returned to Hollywood better than ever!
The British singer completed rehab in 2007 after becoming addicted to painkillers and illegal substances. He has stated that he later turned to food but is managing that addiction.
In 1990, Elton John checked into rehab in Chicago. His substance abuse was spiraling out of control, but he met a dying teen who inspired him to get sober.
In 1992, the actress entered rehab for her alcohol and substance abuse problem. Then in 2005, she was busted for driving under the influence, for which she was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a 30-day alcohol rehabilitation program.
The actor entered rehab in 2011. Shortly after completing the program, he revealed to Oprah Winfrey he had his first beer at age four and started stealing pot from his father at age eight.
Disick, who lost his mom in late 2013 and his dad three months later, checked himself into rehab in 2020 to work on past traumas. According to his rep, he didn't check in for any alcohol or substance abuse.
Back in 2019, the actor checked himself into rehab ahead of the 'Game of Thrones' finale. He was reportedly treated for stress and alcohol use.
In 2008, the highly private actress went to a detox center in Utah due to her alcohol abuse.
In 2020, comedian and actor John Mulaney checked into rehab for 60 days for treatment for alcohol and substance addiction. He has previously discussed his struggles with substance abuse.
In 2005, Eminem was hospitalized and entered a treatment facility for an addiction to sleeping pills. The rapper returned to rehab in 2008 and been sober ever since.
Griffith began developing an addiction to painkillers after her rehab for alcoholism in 1988, and entered rehab again in 2000 for opiate addiction. Her last rehab stint in 2009 was to keep her health in check.
In the past, Zac Efron had a hard time coping with the media intrusion and turned to narcotics and alcohol in order to deal with public life. As a result, he developed an addiction that led him to rehab in 2013.
In 2011, the actress sought treatment for bipolar II disorder. She entered a treatment facility again in 2013 for another 30-day program.
In early 2012, the actor checked into rehab for three weeks to get help with his addiction to painkillers.
The television personality has been to rehab multiple times. She last relapsed in 2021, but has since recommitted herself to her sobriety.
Sources: (Us Weekly) (CafeMom)
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While starring in 'The Simple Life' in 2003, Nicole Richie was sent to court-ordered rehab after she was arrested for driving with a suspended license and possession of heroin.
Colin Farrell struggled with addiction for years and managed to get sober in 2006. However, he checked himself into a rehab facility as a "pre-emptive measure" in 2018.
The country singer and his wife Nicole Kidman were only married for four months when he checked into rehab for addiction in 2006. And while he'd been to rehab multiple times, it wasn't until Kidman's encouragement that what he learned there finally stuck.
The Oscar-winning actress has been sober for more than 20 years. She was addicted to Vicodin for more than a decade after being prescribed the pills after cosmetic surgery. She has also struggled with alcoholism.
While filming 'Mad Men' in 2015, Jon Hamm went to rehab for alcoholism. He's now leading an alcohol-free lifestyle.
Lindsay Lohan has been to rehab more than once, and in 2013, she attended a court-ordered, 90-day session to avoid jail time for reckless driving and violating probation for earlier shoplifting charges.
Demi Lovato has famously been in rehab multiple times while battling substance abuse and an eating disorder. In 2018, she spent time in rehab following an overdose that required her to spend two weeks in the hospital recovering.
By the age of 14, Barrymore had already been to rehab for substance abuse twice. She has previously expressed that it made her understand as a teenager what it's like to lose everything she'd worked for.
Before he was known as Tony Stark, Robert Downey Jr. had his own history with rehab. After being arrested multiple times and even serving jail time, he managed to beat his addiction to substances, including narcotics, to turn his life around.
The actor and director checked himself into a rehabilitation center for the first time in 2001. He continued to go to treatment after he relapsed in 2017 and 2018.
The pop star checked herself into rehab after her famous 2007 meltdown. This was all during the bitter split and custody battle with ex Kevin Federline.
Charlie Sheen has checked into rehab on multiple occasions, perhaps most famously after his 2011 scandal on the set of 'Two and a Half Men,' which led to him losing his spot on the show. The actor previously entered rehab twice before, once in 1998 and again in 2010.
The actress has been in and out of rehab since the '80s, with her most recent stay taking place in 2012. She battled alcoholism and substance abuse for decades, and relapsed after suffering a miscarriage with her and Ashton Kutcher's child. Moore last entered rehab after suffering a seizure from inhaling nitrous oxide.
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The choice to become sober and overcome an addiction isn't easy for anyone. However, it could be even more difficult while living under the spotlight. With all eyes on you, it's not easy to admit you have a problem and need help. From substance abuse to eating disorders, these stars were admitted to rehab to treat their problems, paving the way for others going through something similar to also get help.
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