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Demi Lovato claims abusing drugs ‘saved her life’ despite near-fatal overdose because they stopped her from suicide
DEMI Lovato has made the shocking claim that abusing drugs “saved her life” despite her near-fatal overdose in 2018.
The singer, 28, revealed she believes narcotics kept her from committing suicide as they served as a “destructive coping mechanism.”
Demi revealed in a podcast that she feels abusing drugs ‘saved’ her life at times[/caption]
The ex-Disney star has a four-part docuseries – Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil – set to air on YouTube on March 23.
Ahead of the drop, Demi spoke to Diane Guerrero on her ‘Yeah No, I’m Not OK’ podcast to talk about the complexity of her drug use.
She said: “In the same way it almost killed me, it saved my life at times, because there were times that I dealt with suicidal ideations.
“I turned to those coping mechanisms because I genuinely was in so much pain that I didn’t want to die and I didn’t know what else to do.”
Demi nearly died when she relapsed in 2018[/caption]
Lovato’s candid series on YouTube will address her near-fatal overdose for the first time ever, detailing how the events unfolded and her battle with sobriety.
The trailer for the documentary shows the singer discussing the events, saying: “I had so much to say over the past two years, wanting to set the record straight about what it was that happened.
“Any time that you suppress a part of yourself, it’s gonna overflow.”
She then opens up about the severity of her health issues: “I had crossed a line that I had never crossed before … I snapped. I had three strokes.
“I had a heart attack. My doctors said that I had five to 10 more minutes [to live].”
Demi show to fame on the Disney Channel[/caption]
The singer referenced the trailer on her Instagram, writing: “It’s been two years since I came face-to-face with the darkest point in my life, and now I’m ready to share my story with the world. For the first time, you’ll be able to see my chronicle of struggle and ongoing healing from my point of view.
Adding: “I’m grateful that I was able to take this journey to face my past head-on and finally share it with the world.”
There will be two episodes available on March 23 and then others will air weekly.
Lovato’s mother, Dianna De La Garza, stepfather, Eddie de la Garza, and sisters also make emotional appearances in the film.
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The documentary also features commentary from big stars including Elton John and Christina Aguilera.
Other topics covered in the trailer include Lovato’s alleged heroin use, whirlwind engagement to actor Max Ehrich and subsequent split, and her current sobriety.
In July 2018 Lovato was rushed to the hospital after paramedics were called to her home due to an overdose.
She spent nearly two weeks in the hospital before undergoing treatment at a rehab facility and sober living facility for months.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
