Paula Abdul's Pain Killer Addiction

Paula Abdul admits her painkiller addiction in Ladies' Home Journal. Paula Abdul now admits this is the first time in 12 years that she is not dependent on medications. Paula went through her painkiller with draws at La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, California. Despite many viewers believing Paul was on drugs during some American Idol episodes she is still denying that. She claims she was never under the influence of anything while judging an American Idol episode. The New York post has given her the nickname "Pain pill Paula"

On the April 23rd episode of Nightline Cynthia McFadden interviewed Paul Abdul. During the interview she flat out denied she was ever addicted to any medications. She told Cynthia "I will not take those drugs and you can check my medical records. There is nothing like that. I was never on Oxycontin or vicodin or anything like that". Abc did try to talk to Paula's doctors as she offered during the interview but, Paul Abdul changed her mind and declined their request. You can watch part of the interview on the abc website.

Paula Abdul is one of the many stars who have struggled with addiction.

Rush Limbaugh shocked the world when he admitted to being addicted to painkillers in 2003. He became addicted following a back surgery he had.

Kelly Osbourne admitted she too was addicted to painkillers and prescription medications. She told People magazine she first tried liquid Vicodin when she was only 13 years old. Kelly liked the feeling and became addicted. Kelly Osbourne went through rehab a few times and now says she is no longer using drugs.

Painkiller addiction is a real problem in Hollywood and throughout middle America. It is not only stars that are addicted to prescription medication. Soccer moms, teacher, doctors and lawyers are not immune for becoming addicted. Rehab centers throughout the world now have programs designed to help people kick the prescription painkiller habit. If you or someone you know needs help with an addiction please visit the help guide website to learn how to get treatment.

Paula Abdul has a new album coming out soon. American Idol fans are in for a treat when she sings a song from the upcoming album called "I'm Just Here for the Music" on Wednesdays show.

Sources
Ladies Home Journal "Paula Abdul, Straight Up"
New York Post "Pain pill Paula"
Nightline Paula Abdul on Nightline with Cynthia McFadden.
People Kelly Osbourne Needed Help, Or 'I Would Die'
The Canyon Fact Sheet on Prescription Painkiller Addiction
CNN "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"
Abc News "Celebrity addictions: Painkillers and Hollywood"
www.helpguide.org Drug Abuse and Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Effects and what you can do