# Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

- Published: 2026-08-21T23:41:33Z
- Updated: 2026-08-22T14:30:26Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq56x3910jwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. 

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