Celebrities are not just ordinary people, they are rich and famous and always in the public eye. People know them, but the question is whether they know them a little too much. They are bombarded by paparazzi every time they take a step. They have a privacy issue at their expense; they cannot lead a normal life. Celebrities indulge in drugs, have privacy issues and ruin healthy relationships. Drugs are a problem affecting the entertainment industry and cause many deaths. This quote explains how Charlie Sheen was addicted to drugs and how he lost everything. “Drugs and alcohol at least contribute to the craziness that Sheen is displaying,” said Dr. Deborah Serani, a clinical psychologist in New York. But he believes Sheen's problems are deep-rooted. The degree of mania for Sheen is almost caricatural, because he is such an extreme case of bipolar disorder,” he said. The condition is characterized by mood swings between manic and depressed. " (Brown 6) Being in the public eye pushed Charlie Sheen over the edge and cost him everything. He was addicted to drugs, lost his family and job because he couldn't handle the pressure. This is also seen in Amy Winehouse. Amy Winehouse was in and out of rehab centers dealing with her drug and alcohol addiction. “A number of Ms. Winehouse's assistants reportedly tried to get her long-term professional help said an Irish Times music critic this weekend: "The music industry is built on an image of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll and, artistically speaking, the more bruised and battered the star, the more authentic and resonant is the star.' the music is – or so you think.' The tabloids obeyed, trumpeting every outrageous step taken by the talented musician. And his fans loved it. (Wall... half the paper... torn away and replaced with a camera just to entertain the people. Society has become a cult-like group that worships people they don't even know. They get tattoos, and some even name their children after celebrities. When do we know we've gone too far? our favorite celebrities at their worst for our entertainment taken away and replaced with agents; fame has a price, but it's worth it In this case, all that glitters is not gold Works Cited Amy Winehouses Killers New York, 27 June 2011. Brown, Douglas. “Mental health tips wince at Sheen.” Denver Post March 2, 2011: 1.Fortini, Amanda “Letter from West Hollywood: Special Treatment” December 1, 2008: 9.Johnson, Bankole A. 12 Steps to Nowhere. 08 August 2008.