Charlie Sheen’s Demons: Another Celebrity Battling Sex Addiction, Alcohol and Cocaine
While it's always devastating to watch someone battle an addiction, watching celebrities deal with their demons in the public eye reminds us just how perilous the road to recovery can be. News accounts of celebrities dealing with substance abuse fallout remind us that when it comes to addictions there are no boundaries. People from every social class, ethnicity, and economic status can fall victim to the chokehold of addiction.
As of late, Charlie Sheen has had his share of attention when it comes to public scrutiny. It’s alleged that Charlie Sheen is addicted to cocaine, alcohol and sex. Some reports claim that he is currently in a rehabilitation program after his latest escapades involving prostitutes and crack cocaine. While sex addiction and alcohol addictions are certainly difficult to overcome, experts tell us that being addicted to crack is possibly the hardest addiction of all to battle.
Why crack is so addictive.This is partly due to the fact that crack has the ability to create an almost immediate psychological dependency. Because it has to be heated and smoked, the drug gets into the bloodstream much faster than powdered cocaine. The smoker gets an instant high. And since cocaine can activate the pleasure centers in the brain more quickly than powder cocaine, it can cause an immediate addiction. The mind craves it at first. Over time, though, the body develops a tolerance to it so that the...
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