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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

General Hospital star opens up about opioid addiction

General Hospital star Jacob Young has spoken candidly about living a double life during his seven-year struggle with opioid addiction.

During a recent appearance on the Imperfectly Perfect podcast, Young, 46 — who played Lucky Spencer, the son of lead character Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) and Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary), on the long-running daytime drama — revealed his addiction to pain medication began after he underwent dental surgery.

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