11 months ago
Drew Barrymore Reflects on Rehab Experience
Drew Barrymore, the actress from E.T., shared that she went to rehab when she was 13.
She was in a facility for a year and a half.
She described it as "hard as hell", but also acknowledged its positive impact.
Her early life in Hollywood led her down a self-destructive path, starting with alcohol at age 9, marijuana at 10, and cocaine at 12.
She made this revelation while talking to Mae Martin, whose show Wayward is about similar experiences.
Drew feels protective of young people facing similar issues.
Despite difficulties, the experience was a turning point.
Drew Barrymore discussed her experience in a rehabilitation facility on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Barrymore was 13 years old when she entered rehab.
Her early life was impacted by early stardom, which led to substance use.
Barrymore spent 18 months in a rehab and mental health institution.
She has become protective of young people due to her experiences.
- Who
- Drew Barrymore
- What
- Spoke about her experience in a rehabilitation facility.
- Where
- On The Drew Barrymore Show.
- When
- Recently, during an episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.
- Why
- To discuss her past experience with addiction and recovery, and to connect with others who have experienced similar challenges.
Key facts
- Subject
- Drew Barrymore
- Age at Rehab
- 13
- Rehab Duration
- 18 months
- Notable Role
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Topic
- Addiction and Recovery
Quotes
Drew Barrymore
Actress and TV personality
“And I don't know about you but now, as an adult, I feel so protective of young people and having had that experience of being pathologized at a very young age for things that are just kind of... yeah, I think that all went into it.”
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“I know that sounds wild, but it was like encouragement to say your truth, to be brave, to find humor and heroism in your journey.”
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