Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction
Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.
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"But it's important to remember that they were also exposed during a developmental time to many adult aspects of life that the rest of us weren't - including traumatic experiences - and so that gives them unique risk factors for addiction."
— Lucas Trautman , Academic
"Her entire life from the beginning was centred in the intense public spotlight, and this didn't give Hayden much in the way of a respite."
— William Moyers , Executive
Key People
Brian Hickerson is known for being Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend.
Hayden Panettiere was an actress known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville'.
Lucas Trautman is the medical director of Oxford Treatment Center.
William Moyers is the vice-president of public affairs for Hazelden Betty Ford.
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Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.
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