As we all know, drugs can be incredibly hard to kick. Many people will turn to them during times of stress, and there's nothing more stressful than being in the public eye. Sadly, these issues can spiral out of control, bringing down people's careers, and often the humans themselves. Check out 19 shocking photos of celebs before and after drugs.

1)Macaulay Culkin

It's become such a stereotype these days, the child actor falling into a spiral of drug abuse and poor health choices, that it's hardly surprising that Culkin has struggled heavily with abuse problems in the past. That being said, the actor seems to be doing alright, fronting a band named "The Pizza Underground" and disregarding the negative press attention.

2)Dennis Rodman
Rodman is known for his eccentric behavior and sometimes striking choice of clothing and appearance. While it is known that the man suffered with drugs in the past, you have to give the guy some credit. I've never seen anyone in the public eye so flagrantly display how little he cares about what's being said about him in the press. Good man.


3)Robin Kelly
Best known for her work on the sitcom "That 70s Show" Kelly fell into a hugely public hole of drug and substance abuse. Rumor has it that the show's producers were forced to let her go, and seek another actress for her part after her drug use became problematic. Kelly tragically died not long ago due to drug related issues.

4)Kumari Fulbright
After getting into hot water when she allegedly kidnapped her former boyfriend, Fulbright's career only nosedived from there onward. From both her bizarre actions and the photographic evidence below, it can only be assumed that drug or substance abuse must have played some part in her inevitable downfall.

Fine boy Richie rich..

disgusting.

mcauly culkin no try at all

Gross

Unfortunately..

5)Whitney Houston
Another very famous and highly tragic victim of substance abuse, Whitney Houston's death still came as a shock to those who had followed her career. While it wasn't surprising, her spread across the music world meant that she left many people in mourning when she finally succumbed to the pressure that come with drug abuse.

6)Lindsay Lohan
There is no fall from teen actress popularity more famous than that of Lindsay Lohan. After starring in a string of movies, the work quickly dried up for this former child star once she started on a trail of abuse that still seems to be prevailing to this day. Yet another one who has fallen victim to the constant pursuit of the tabloid press.


7)Britney Spears
She's a star who has been unable to spend much of her life outside of the public eye. Spears has had a series of ups and down in her career along with one major breakdown. It's been speculated that one of the things that brought this on, alongside a very public life, was possible substance abuse both in her past and present.


Amy Winehouse
A woman who needs no introduction, Winehouse left many distraught after her tragic death. Her music spoke to so many, her drug use publicized so viciously, she became somewhat of a messiah, an figure of tragedy in an uncaring world. When she left us, it made many fans feel that, even though they didn't know her, they could've and should've done more to help.

9)Michael Jackson
After a hugely troubling childhood, Jackson spent his entire life in the press. A star from such a young age, the singer had no chance to live a life outside of the spotlight. Increasingly bizarre behavior and personal choices eventually lead to his death. High levels of prescription medicine were found in him during the autopsy.


10)Steven Tyler
The music industry, especially when it concerns rock and roll, is widely known for its rampant use of drugs. Both the artists and the higher ups in the industry are supposedly drowning in it. It came as no surprise then when aging rocker came out as having struggled with a pill addiction among other things during his time as a front man.

11)Amanda Bynes
I'm not ashamed to say that I used to watch "The Amanda Show" religiously when I was younger. That thing was funny. I'd probably watch it now lets be honest. However, Bynes' actions over the past few years kind of left a sour taste in the mouth of everyone who laughed along with her, what with them being the confused actions of a drug-user.


12)Tara Reid
While she may have appeared in one of my all time favorite films, "The Big Lebowski," Tara Reid has never been known for her fantastic ability when it comes to acting. She has, however, become well known for her constant battle with a partying
lifestyle, that has left her the subject of the tabloid media and paparazzi fodder for some years now.

14)Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie is known mostly for her socialite lifestyle that allowed her the ability to live however she wanted, while generally not producing anything or adding to the world around her. It's not surprising then that her life descended into substance abuse. Can you blame anyone for getting bored when they're doing nothing stimulating?


15)Mischa Barton
Known widely for her acting work on "The O.C.," this actress very quickly fell from public favur and a promising career after starting down the path of drugs. Her struggle was very public, her constant appearance in the tabloid press likely doing her no favors whatsoever.


16)Pamela Anderson
It's known that the career path that Anderson took is littered with drug abuse, many coming out of the other side with serious health issues following closely behind them. While she didn't die due to her abuse issues, it's a shame to say that most in that industry do find themselves as lucky as her.


17) Courtney Love
Courtney Love is one of the originals. After marrying famous rocker Kurt Cobain, the two of them were propelled into the media due to their whirlwind romance and their rampant drug use. After his tragic death, Love continued to abuse drugs and to this day still manages to find herself on the front page of tabloids due to her connection with narcotics.

18) Brooke Mueller
Is it any surprise that the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen has struggled with substance abuse? Not to be flippant or anything but I mean, come on. I feel as if I would begin that struggle if I shook the man's hand never mind lived with him as his wife. Now his ex-wife, Mueller's past with drugs has been highly publicized.

19) Angelina Jolie
While it may not have been heavily publicized as other celebrities, Brad Pitt has since come out and said that during his time with Jennifer Aniston, he'd been taking a lot of drugs and partying. Maybe both him and Jolie were attracted to each other as they both offered the chance to calm down and remove substance abuse from their lifestyles.

#Say-No-To-Drugs

wow!!! Dear God!!!

So i am wondering what could make a "celebrity" with all the fame and lots of cash to spare, indulge in drug abuse. It really amazes me. Truly happiness is always from the inside and not based on material possessions.
At least i am happy for who i am, where i am and where i will soon be.

People wonder y pips do drugs. Read : after you've eaten to your full, there comes time when varieties of food may not be so much a big deal. Then you dress up in various fashion, later realize tht fashion versions never ends. Then u may venture into deeper friendship with unsuspecting bad friends, & ofcourse among them there are some who do substances abuse then you dont know when u start admiring their fake joy. Nd then 1 day, u try it innocently. That's actually the beginning of your woes, God help u.

I have been struggling wt quitting Cigarette smoking and its been quit difficult. I appear very responsible to my cutomers, friends & church members bt i hav to hide to take a puff b4 bedtime, y? Cos i allowed bad friends to influence my lifestyle.
PLS AMONG ALL WHAR U SHUD B CAREFUL, BE CAREFUL OF INTERNET & FRIENDS. EVEN D INTERNET IS LIKE FRIENDS. B CAREFUL.