80's Teen Icon Died From An Apparent Overdose Wednesday

Corey Haim, 80's teen icon best known for starring in the movie Lost Boys and his highly publicized struggle with drugs, died from an apparent overdose Wednesday. Haim's bad boy image kept him in the tabloids and eventually out of Hollywood, and as many teen stars do, he eventually succumbed to the high pressures of stardom and his own demons.
I wonder if Haim had been exposed to the stellar adolescent addiction treatment centers we have today if he would have come to this tragic end. Teen drug treatment today is highly specialized in dealing with the unique nature of teen drug addiction, and teens and their families today are fortunate to have access to such remarkable support. It makes me really sad to see someone who, regardless of their celebrity status, suffered from addiction like I suffered, but didn't make it to the other side. Rest in peace, Corey.

Corey Haim Prescription Drug Overdose

Details are already emerging about Corey Haim's tragic death this morning, and it appears the actor may have died of a prescription drug overdose.

Law enforcement is reporting that Haim collapsed in the bedroom of his mother's apartment in Los Angeles around 1:30am this morning, and authorities recovered four prescription bottles at the scene.

Haim had recently been battling flu-like symptoms, but the above-mentioned meds were unrelated to that.

Haim's mother also confirmed her son had been battling an addiction to prescription drugs for years .

Our deepest condolences go out to his family.