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Charlie Sheen Story Not Funny
Sheen’s recent behavior has made the sitcom star a punch line on late night talk shows and possibly cost him his job, but there’s obviously something wrong and it’s no joke.
Lately, it seems like you can’t turn on the morning shows, late night talk or anything in between without seeing a new Charlie Sheen interview. His grandiose statements, new live-in porn star and model girlfriends he calls “the goddesses” and rejection of any formal recovery methods have made him the punch line of too many jokes to count. Like a train wreck, most of us find it hard to look away. But just what are we really seeing?
Is Sheen Bi-polar?
Some experts (none of whom are treating Sheen personally) suggest that he’s manic, possibly pointing to bi-polar disorder. Sheen refutes this, instead insisting he’s “bi-winning,” and seems to have no interest in medication or treatment for that disorder. Mental health issues like depression, bi-polar and trauma often go hand in hand with substance abuse issues. These co-occurring disorders feed off each other and should be treated together for the best results when it comes to long-term sobriety. Dual diagnosis facilities like The Canyon are able to treat these issues concurrently so the cause and the symptoms are both addressed.
While the media continues to rush to Sheen’s house daily to get his take on the latest developments in the story (at press time that was the removal of his twin boys from the home, after his ex-wife filed a restraining order), others are concerned that the attention is only feeding into his condition and his eventual destruction. Are we witnessing a public meltdown, and if so, is there anything that can be done to stop it?
Addiction in the Family
Watching Sheen through this process gives a glimpse into what the family members of an addicted individual go through. You see the problem, but you can’t force someone to get help they don’t want and don't believe they need. So is the answer to look away? It won’t help Sheen, but at least we won’t feel we’re playing a part in a very public meltdown. In the end, we can only hope that the situation leads to a greater public awareness of addiction and co-occurring disorders, and results in others getting help.
Co-occurring Disorder Treatment
If you or someone you love is battling an addiction or co-occurring disorder, call The Canyon at our toll-free. Someone is there to take your call 24 hours a day and answer any questions you have about treatment, financing or insurance.
