Britney loses custody of her kids!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

But, when did the substance abuse begin and did it ignite someone who was already predisposed to mental illness?

I'll bet Mama Spears knows. Britney wouldn't be the first starlet whose mother introduced her to the wonderful world of pharmacopia.

ETA: Weren't both Judy Garland and Annette Funicello also introduced to drugs early in their careers?

[ZTAngel]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I'll bet Mama Spears knows. Britney wouldn't be the first starlet whose mother introduced her to the wonderful world of pharmacopia.

ETA: Weren't both Judy Garland and Annette Funicello also introduced to drugs early in their careers?

Not sure about Annette but I know that Judy Garland was given drugs by MGM. She was given an upper during the day so that she wouldn't be tired and the studios could get as much work out of her as possible. At night, they gave her a narcotic so that she could sleep. I believe they gave her the drugs before she turned 18.

Not sure if this is the same case with Britney. As much as I think Disney is a sleazy corporation, I can't imagine them giving drugs to their employees at a young age.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I'll bet Mama Spears knows. Britney wouldn't be the first starlet whose mother introduced her to the wonderful world of pharmacopia.

ETA: Weren't both Judy Garland and Annette Funicello also introduced to drugs early in their careers?

I've NEVER heard anything connecting Annette Funicello to any drug use! Even a Google search didn't bring up anything. I would be shocked...and it's hard for any celebrity news to shock me.

As trashy as the Spears family seems to be, it would surprise me if Lynn had anything to do with introducing her daughters to drugs. When you're in your teens and 20s, it's nearly impossible in some circles NOT to be around drugs and alcohol with your peer group.

[Benzgirl]

Unbelievable
http://www.eonline.com/news/article/...0-a15a9c04f981

Regardless of whatever disease she's suffering from -- no drug, no intervention, no life coach and comfort from her "loved" ones will work unless Britney decides for herself that she's willing to ask for help.

Without willingness, she'll just continue on this path of destruction and I'm sorry, I just can't be sympathetic to that.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

I've NEVER heard anything connecting Annette Funicello to any drug use! Even a Google search didn't bring up anything. I would be shocked...and it's hard for any celebrity news to shock me.

My bad. It was another celebrity, who is a good friend of Annette Funicello's, and even her early drug abuse is 50/50 - she won't state a definite yes or no, even after suffering a somewhat defining drug abuse illness.

As trashy as the Spears family seems to be, it would surprise me if Lynn had anything to do with introducing her daughters to drugs. When you're in your teens and 20s, it's nearly impossible in some circles NOT to be around drugs and alcohol with your peer group.

When I was in middle- and high school, I knew a lot of theatre people. Quite a few of their parents introduced them to speed, so they could handle stage shows AND still be at school. Looking back, I'm amazed at how young some of these girls were - maybe nine or ten years old.

But you're right - in many circles, it's almost impossible to avoid contact with drugs or alcohol, even at an early age. Plus, you have a generation of parents who can't say that they never inhaled (honestly, at least).

[texas*princess]

I'm not sure what good it will do... but uhhh yea.

Dr. Phil visits Britney, wants to have television intervention

[SWTXBelle]

At this point, it can't hurt. And maybe the fact that he is a celebrity will give him some standing with Britney - I don't know. It's just so sad for those poor little boys.