Despite their struggles with substance abuse, Lovato was able to produce 5 award winning albums from to , and will be releasing a new album April 2 nd , with a similar name to the documentary series: Dancing with the Devil … the Art of Starting Over. Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil is a reminder that addiction can reach anyone. As the series progresses, Lovato will open up more about their history with addiction, sexual assault, an eating disorder, sexuality, and self-growth. She earned a B.
A passion for writing led her to a career in journalism, and she worked as a news reporter for 3 years, focusing on stories in the healthcare and wellness industry. Knowledge in healthcare led to an interest in drug and alcohol abuse, and she realized how many people are touched by addiction. Don't See Your Insurance? Racial disparities in outcomes are still commonplace in the US, including how African-Americans receive medication for opioid addiction treatment.
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The Overdose Since , Lovato has a history of substance abuse, receiving treatment in rehabs , relapsing , and regaining sobriety. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews — Subscribe on YouTube! More News. Listen to Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood as each week the editors of Us break down the hottest entertainment news stories! A star since childhood, Lovato quickly shed her squeaky-clean Disney image, transforming into a soulful, husky-voiced, and empowered pop maven.
But beneath the glamorous surface, the struggles continue, having battled a devastating eating disorder since childhood, struggled with self-harm , and suffered under the weight of crushing mental health issues. Her coping method? Drug and alcohol use. Despite bouts of substance abuse, Lovato got sober in and stayed that way for six years.
That is, until she relapsed back into substance use and bulimia in , shortly before her near-fatal overdose. She also stated that she suffered brain damage as a result of the overdose. Although Lovato survived the event, it was a close call. Drugs and alcohol destroyed her, but at times, she felt like they were saving her life.
Instead, we can look to all the times Lovato and her loved ones have talked openly about her addictions. Below, a quick timeline of her path from then to now:. In it, the singer says she was bullied in school and felt like an outcast, but one day she befriended a popular girl who said she had so many friends because she "partied. The first time Lovato tried cocaine, though, was in at 17 years old, when she was working for the Disney Channel.
And I loved it. One of the catalysts for this was the physical altercation she had with a female backup dancer, which she opens up about in Simply Complicated. I just remember going and sitting down, texting my mom, 'I'm sorry.
Shortly after this, Lovato's rep released this statement : "Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help. She is doing just that. Demi and her family ask that the media please respect their privacy during this difficult time.
She regrets not being able to finish her tour, but is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future. That April she revealed she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder while in treatment.
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