substance abuse

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Records show DEA officials knew about Young’s erratic behavior and struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues for nearly a decade before the incident, but promoted him twice anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

But struggles with substance abuse would color the next decade of the 40-year-old’s life.

From Los Angeles Times

He was also suspended by MLB three times for substance abuse issues.

From Barron's

Perry struggled with addiction and spoke openly about his experiences with substance abuse and his recovery efforts in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, Farrell was struggling to kick a longtime substance abuse habit.

From Los Angeles Times