Dr. Drew on Amy Winehouse Doc: 'Help Destigmatize This Disease' (Guest Column) [BillBoard.com]

Samantha Sangenito 2/22/164:00 AM

"Although Amy Winehouse’s voice was indisputably unique, there was really nothing unusual about her addiction," writes the popular TV personality.

The Oscar-nominated documentary Amy takes an honest look at an incredible singing talent who was also suffering from a common chronic disease. Although Amy Winehouse’s voice was indisputably unique, there was really nothing unusual about her addiction. Like so many other addicts living in the glare of celebrity, Amy needed to be treated like everyone else. It’s easy to place celebrities on a pedestal and believe that their problem stems from the special circumstances of celebrity, therefore their treatment requires special handling, but through years of experience, I’ve learned the opposite is true.

[For more of this story, written by Dr. Drew Pinsky, go to http://www.billboard.com/artic...mentary-guest-column]

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