"I still have to wonder why sucess, more money than God, etc, causes "celebrities" to do drugs to the point of overdose."

A woman who used to work behind the TV business said that she thinks that the same mental/emotional issues that often drive them to acting are often their downfall. The need for attention, admiration, etc, often makes them unable to handle it when they get it, they fear that it won't last, and have trouble dealing with it on many levels.

It makes as much sense as anything.

Sue