Demi Lovato Is Now 'Stable' Following a Reported Overdose
TMZ broke the news earlier today that Demi Lovato was rushed to the hospital following an apparent overdose. Not much information is known at this time, but an LAPD police officer told Us Weekly that paramedics responded to a home in the Hollywood Hills at 11:37 A.M. PST. People corroborated this, with a representative for the Los Angeles Fire Department telling the outlet they “transported a 25-year-old female patient to a local hospital.” In a follow-up TMZ says Lovato was reportedly treated with Narcan, an emergency treatment for narcotic overdoses.
Now, in a new update, a source close to the singer tells People that Lovato is “stable.” The source also says the overdose was not heroin related, despite TMZ’s report otherwise.
Lovato’s been very transparent with the public about her struggle with addiction. The singer celebrated six years of sobriety in March. However, Lovato seemed to imply a relapse in June when she released a new song called “Sober.” “Momma, I’m so sorry/ I’m not sober anymore/ Daddy, please forgive me/ For the drinks spilled on the floor,” reads some of the lyrics.
In November 2016, Lovato opened up to Glamour about her substance abuse issues and recovery. “Getting sober was difficult,” she said, “I went into rehab, I came out, and I didn’t stay sober. I still had issues occasionally. Now some days it’s difficult; some days it’s easy.”
Glamour reached out to Lovato’s reps for comment. We’ll update this post when and if they respond.
If you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse issues, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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