Robert+Downey+Jr-Period+5


 * Celebrity "sin" drug abuse and additction
 * Celebrity background: Robert Downey Jr. was born April 4th 1965. He appeared in many films and his first one was Pound at age 5. He’s been arrested related to drug related issues. He’s been on drug treatment a few times. He attempted to stay sober for a long period of time so he could be more successful in his career. He’s been on drugs for a while but it became a big issue when he hit rock bottom.
 * Backlash- Loses respect from movie makers, does not get hired for a while. He gets kicked off the show Ally McBeal and loses his chance at a role in the movie America's Sweethearts. Loses his chance at the production of Hamlet. He goes rehab for 3 years and is unable to be in a movie directed by woody allen because they do not have the insurance needed, and they are unable to get it for him.
 * Public perception- people find him to be unstable, out of control and no one took him seriously.
 * Repercussions- After his final arrest, he is sent to rehab and has a 3 year probation.
 * Aftermath (reintegration back into society?)Fully recovers from drug addiction after 5 years, but no one will hire him in the begining. Finally he gets
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