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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

The Bold and the Beautiful star reveals seven-year opioid addiction

  • Soap opera star Jacob Young revealed his seven-year struggle with opioid addiction, which began after dental surgery led to a Vicodin prescription.
  • Young, known for roles in General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and All My Children, stated the drugs helped him feel “normal” and never affected his work performance.
  • He described living a “lie” and successfully hiding his addiction from everyone, including his wife, Christen Steward, for years.
  • Young eventually confessed to his wife, seeking help and entering counseling to address the root causes of his addiction.
  • He also shared past struggles with alcohol and cocaine, from which he became clean after meeting his wife.

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General Hospital star opens up about opioid addiction

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