Songs about the Struggle
This 2001 R&B song by Alicia Keys is about being stuck in a relationship where love and pain feel mixed together, making it hard to leave even though it keeps hurting.
What is "Fallin"?
This film, starring Denzel Washington, follows a man balancing success, street life, and the consequences of his decisions.
What is American Gangster?
This actor went from active addiction to starring in Iron Man.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This singer had a highly public battle with addiction and died in 2012.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This A&E show is known for family-led confrontations followed by a treatment offer.
What is Intervention?
This 2006 Amy Winehouse song is known for its honest, almost sarcastic refusal to accept treatment.
What is "Rehab"?
In this film, a real estate worker enters treatment to get away from legal and personal problems.
What is Clean and Sober?
This rapper made a comeback after struggling with addiction with the album “Relapse.”
Who is Eminem?
This "We R Who We R" singer has publicly discussed PTSD, trauma, and substance use following the pressures of early fame.
Who is Kesha?
This TLC series focuses on addiction that isn’t always related to drugs or alcohol.
What is My Strange Addiction?
In this late-90s/early-2000s track, DMX reflects on pain, addiction, and the feeling of trying to stay up while life keeps pulling you down.
What is “Slippin’”?
This film portrays a soul musician’s struggle with addiction and its impact on relationships and career.
What is Ray?
This prolific boxer made a comeback after prison and substance use issues.
Who is Mike Tyson?
This "Princess of Pop" had a very public breakdown in the late 2000s.
Who is Britney Spears?
This early 2000s TV series follows a mob boss trying to balance organized crime with family life, while also dealing with stress, anxiety, and therapy sessions with his psychiatrist.
What is The Sopranos?
This pop-rock song from a 2008 P!nk album reflects alcohol use and trying to stop repeating destructive patterns.
What is "Sober"?
This film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, includes heavy substance use and shows its consequences on one's career and family life.
What is The Wolf of Wall Street?
This comedian and "Get Him to the Greek" actor is well known for speaking openly about recovery.
Who is Russell Brand?
This child actor from Home Alone later faced very public struggles with substance use.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
This reality TV figure from a globally recognized family franchise has discussed addiction, isolation, and the impact of constant media attention.
Who is Rob Kardashian?
This soul song was written during the civil rights era, and talks about facing hard times and unfair treatment, while still holding on to hope that things will eventually get better.
What is “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke?
This movie shows a young man who struggles with whether he wants to change his life or stay in the streets.
What is Menace II Society?
This rock musician from Red Hot Chili Peppers has spoken about long-term sobriety.
Who is Anthony Kedis?
This singer from Soundgarden struggled with addiction before his death.
Who is Chris Cornell?
This MTV reality star from a long-running East Coast show focused on party culture has publicly discussed alcohol addiction, legal consequences, and long-term sobriety.
Who is Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino?