Eminem biography on drugs
EXCLUSIVE: Eminem was taking '30 Vicodin a day' and nearly died after consuming the 'equivalent of four bags of heroin' - before unlikely friend Elton John saved his life, new book reveals
Hip hop and rap artist Eminem was taking up to '30 Vicodin a day' and nearly died of an overdose before receiving help from Elton John, a new book obtained by DailyMail.com reveals.
The 15-time Grammy-winning artist, known offstage as Marshall Mathers, was rushed to the hospital two hours away from death in 2007 after consuming the equivalent of 'four bags of heroin.'
The blue-collar kid and onetime dishwasher from Detroit tried to get clean but would relapse two more times before reaching out to the British singer who became his sponsor – and in essence, saved his life.
'As a fellow musical superstar with nearly 30 years of sobriety under his belt, Elton John was the perfect mentor to help guide Marshall', writes author Anthony Bozza in new biography, Not Afraid: The Evolution of Eminem, available November 5.
'The two started on a program of weekly check-ins and grew very close.'
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Eminem On Drug Addiction And Recovery
Eminem’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, but his personal struggles with addiction have resonated deeply with fans. While some enjoy his lyrics for their humor and rawness, others see them as an honest reflection of the painful realities of addiction.
The Downward Spiral
Eminem’s drug use began in the late 90s after the release of The Slim Shady LP. What started as experimentation soon spiraled into addiction as his fame grew. He found himself relying on a dangerous cocktail of Vicodin, Valium, and Ambien to manage the pressures of his career.
By 2005, his addiction had worsened, and he was taking up to 20 pills a day, often losing track of what he had taken. The relentless drug use began to take a toll, leading to public incidents and erratic behavior that hinted at his inner struggles.
The Breaking Point and Overdose
The death of his close friend Proof in 2006 pushed Eminem further into addiction. He turned to multiple drug dealers, taking 75 to 80 Valium pills nightly, leaving him physically immobile and emotionally
Eminem
American rapper (born 1972)
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