Music
From Luke Bryan's 2011 album "Tailgates and Tanlines", this song was inspired by a real life encounter with a homeless man asking for money.
What is, "You Don't Know Jack."
Denzel Washington received a best actor Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of an airline pilot with a substance abuse problem in this 2012 film.
What is "Flight"?
Who is Derek Boogaard?
This comedian initially won fame for his antic filled stand-up comedy acts and later went on to fame for movies that included "Good Morning, Vietnam!", "Mrs. Doubtfire", and Disney's "Aladdin". He struggled with addiction most of his career and went to rehab several times.
Who is Robin Wiliams?
This 2007 song by Kelly Clarkson, first American Idol winner, uses breaking up in a relationship as a metaphor for addiction.
What is "Sober"?
Nominated for 8 Oscars, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper appeared in this 2018 remake of the classic story of a depressed fading rock star who becomes involved with a rising pop star.
What is "A Star is Born"?
This International Tennis Hall of Famer failed a 1997 drug test for amphetamines and blamed it on a spiked soda. He later admitted to having used crystal meth frequently during his career.
Who is Andre Agassi?
This stand-up comic's 1971 "Live & Smokin'" is considered one of his best live shows. Some saw it as ironic that the comedian turned actor caught himself on fire 9 years later while freebasing cocaine and drinking 151-proof rum.
Who is Richard Pryor?
This debut single by Ed Sheeran was inspired by his volunteer experience at a homeless shelter where he met a woman named Angel struggling with an addition to cocaine. The upbeat song belies its dark meaning.
What is "The A Team"?
What is "Trainspotting"?
In 2006 this accomplished wrestler beat John Cena for the WWE title, but several weeks later he was pulled over and found to have marijuana in his car, causing the WWE to strip him of his title.
Who is RVD/Rob Van Dam?
This 2006 song by Amy Winehouse chronicles her efforts to resist treatment in spite of pressure from those who were concerned about her chemical use.
What is "Rehab"?
What is "Half Nelson"?
This 8-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer lost an endorsement deal with Kellogg's in 2009 when pictures of him smoking a bong started circulating.
Who is Michael Phelps?
This 1992 single by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 5th studio album reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics were written by vocalist Anthony Kiedis about his own struggle with narcotics abuse.
What is "Under the Bridge"?
This 1994 drama starring Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia was written by Al Franken and is loosely based on his experience with his wife's alcoholism.
What is "When a Man Loves a Woman"?
In May, 2019, this Indiana Pacers guard was "dismissed and disqualified" by the NBA for at least two years for violating the league's anti-drug policy by testing positive for drugs of abuse, which include oxycontin, cocaine, meth, LSD, and heroin.
Who is Tyreke Evans?