Drew Barrymore entered a drug and psychiatric rehabilitation facility at age 13 and spent nearly two years there, describing the experience as both very difficult and ultimately transformative. She has characterized rehab as the "best thing that ever happened" to her because it helped her confront her addiction, face painful emotions, and gain resilience, honesty, and self-acceptance. During treatment at Van Nuys Psychiatric hospital, Barrymore participated in group therapy exercises that emphasized vulnerability and sharing, lessons which she later connected to the format of her own talk show. She emancipated herself legally from her mother at age 14, which she called necessary to become her own person and parent. Despite the struggles and loneliness she felt then, Barrymore reflects on rehab as a foundational experience that shaped her recovery and approach to life and motherhood[1][2][3][5][8][9]. Key details include: - Rehab involved a highly structured daily schedule with classes and therapy. - Barrymore initially resisted fully admitting her addiction but gradually recognized her addictive personality. - She confronted buried emotions such as low self-esteem and resentment toward her mother during rehab. - The experience shaped her sense of vulnerability and ability to connect with others. - She remains candid about ongoing fears and struggles related to her past but uses her story to inspire others[1][3][4][8]. Overall, Barrymore views her adolescent rehab experience as painful but ultimately a source of growth and healing, crucial to overcoming her early challenges with substance abuse and fame.
Citations
1.https://www.businessinsider.com/drew-barrymore-teen-drug-rehab-center-mothers-day-2023-5
2.https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/drew-barrymore-rehab-mothers-day-b2339540.html
3.https://www.aol.com/articles/drew-barrymore-says-entering-rehab-221110113.html
4.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1047534-drew-barrymore-reflects-back-on-her-time-in-rehab-i-cant-handle-this
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANb8WrPxEOU
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/drew-barrymore-was-out-of-control-as-a-teenager/articleshow/81191339.cms
7.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1353474-drew-barrymore-looks-back-at-her-grueling-past-i-was-lonely
8.https://fherehab.com/learning/drew-barrymore-teen-substance-abuse
9.https://tennews.in/drew-barrymore-says-going-to-rehab-at-14-was-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-her/
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Citations
1.https://www.businessinsider.com/drew-barrymore-teen-drug-rehab-center-mothers-day-2023-5
2.https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/drew-barrymore-rehab-mothers-day-b2339540.html
3.https://www.aol.com/articles/drew-barrymore-says-entering-rehab-221110113.html
4.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1047534-drew-barrymore-reflects-back-on-her-time-in-rehab-i-cant-handle-this
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANb8WrPxEOU
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/drew-barrymore-was-out-of-control-as-a-teenager/articleshow/81191339.cms
7.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1353474-drew-barrymore-looks-back-at-her-grueling-past-i-was-lonely
8.https://fherehab.com/learning/drew-barrymore-teen-substance-abuse
9.https://tennews.in/drew-barrymore-says-going-to-rehab-at-14-was-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-her/
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