Anthony Bourdain had some incredibly rough years at rock bottom with his addiction troubles
Celebrity substance abuse is not uncommon. The pressures of fame, along with more money and easier access to material possessions, can be a serious issue. For a long time, Anthony Bourdain’s life was defined by addiction, but unlike many other famous people, his problems began before he became well-known. This was during a time when money was scarce. He “bottomed out” during this time, the New Yorker claims, reaching an all-time low when he started pulling white paint chips out of his rug. In an effort to raise money for his addiction, he also sold his beloved record collection. Anthony’s life could have easily ended during those incredibly difficult years.
The chef supposedly managed to give up his addictions on his own
Going cold turkey is typically not a good idea when you have a substance abuse problem like this. However, Anthony Bourdain is a good example of how it can occasionally succeed. He allegedly managed to overcome his addictions before they permanently destroyed his life. That significant change was supposed to begin when he began to despise the person he saw in the mirror.