Reality TV Stars and Drug Addiction
Sometimes reality television becomes very real. A range of reality shows have shown celebrities who are in the mist of a drug or alcohol addiction and some shows even followed them through addiction treatment. One such celebrity is former child star Danny Bonaduce. His VHI reality show “Breaking Bonaduce” showed his struggle to stay clean of alcohol. It even delved into his addiction treatment when he entered a 30-day alcohol rehabilitation program while the cameras continued to roll.
However, Danny is not the only reality star to see addiction treatment. Anyone that watched season six of the Surreal Life could tell actress Tawny Kitaen was in serious trouble. She entered a rehab facility for addiction treatment not too long after filming stopped. Season one of Celebrity Fit Club saw actor Daniel Baldwin acting erratically and explosively. He admitted his dependence on drugs and sought addiction treatment during the show.
Reality shows are usually amusing to watch, but to see a celebrity struggling with an addiction is often a harsh, cold actuality.
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