Distracting His Leverage

Sometime ago, a singer recalls having been offered to take drugs to enhance her creativity. The singer was so shocked at the directness of the proposition and the openness to ask her blatantly. Although she was young and vulnerable then, the singer walked away and has never attempted to dabble into prohibited substances.

Sadly, not all showbiz wannabees are like the said singer. With drugs proliferating all over and pressure coming from left and right, addiction has invaded the industry. Worse, some try drugs because of peer pressure or the attitude that centers on ‘doing it because my friends are doing it.’ Other reasons emerge for taking substances. First, there is the argument that taking drugs would enhance one’s creative juices. Second, some drugs can keep people awake and alert, and work in the entertainment industry requires being on top of the game for days and nights. Third, pressure is everywhere, and the cliché is that some take drugs to ease the pressure. Finally, some are involved simply out of curiosity, and after a few more exposures, they become addicted.

Given the government’s active campaign on eradicating the drug problem, some celebrities have turned over a new leaf and are slowly making sure they are clean. After all, law enforcers are serious nowadays. With the arrest of several starlets and an actor, some celebrities have learned their lesson well, and are weeding out their addiction.

However, others are still brave and are risking their lives for their habit. An Upcoming Talent (UT) is allegedly into prohibitive substances, and his peers are worried of the depth of his habit. While the effects have not really been too obvious, UT’s size is not even a giveaway. Since the time he started his career, he has always kept a slim figure, and until now, he has maintained the thin frame. Thus, size is not a giveaway. Then, as far as his speaking pattern is concerned, everything is well articulated. In addition, he is still considered part of the supporting cast of several projects, which could imply that his alleged problem is well hidden. Once his network realizes his alleged drug problem, then his services will not be considered anymore. Without a career, UT will not be doing his estranged parents proud. Reality says that showbiz is in his blood, and this position is his advantage. Surely, he would not want to embarrass his parents, who may be controversial, but are advocates of clean living.

‘People should watch out for three things: avoid a major addiction, don't get so deeply into debt that it controls your life, and don't start a family before you're ready to settle down.’ – James Taylor

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