“Money is at the root of the problems for too many young celebrities.”
"Most people say money is the root of troubles for most young celebrities, citing too much of it as the major reason for stars' problems."
So reported a USA Today/Gallup Poll of 1,007 adults, which reported 79% saying too much money was a big problem for stars whose lives are filled with drugs, clubs, DUIs and rehab. The "pressures of fame" was considered a concern by 68%, "negative influences of Hollywood" by 65% and "parents doing a poor job" of raising the young stars by 63%. Alcoholism didn't make the list.
Karen Thomas, in the cover story for USA Today, wrote "Million-dollar paychecks and suites at tony hotels come with pressures--and the means to self-medicate." Addiction counselor Clare Waismann explains that young ...
