Paula Abdul’s Addiction to Pain Meds

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7:27 pm

Paula Abdul, who’s turning 47 this month, opened up about her addiction to pain meds. For the first time in 12 years she’s no longer dependent on drugs. Last Thanksgiving, determined to overcome her grueling habit, Paula checked herself into La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, CA. She explains the withdrawal process from heavy pain medication like this,

“I could have killed myself . . . Withdrawal — it’s the worst thing. I was freezing cold, then sweating hot, then chattering and in so much pain, it was excruciating. But at my very core, I did not like existing the way I had been.”

To find out how her addiction evolved, read more.