If you’ve been on social media of any kind today, you are aware that Demi Lovato was rushed to the hospital following a drug overdose. Her management has revealed that contrary to early reports, the drug in question is not heroin.
Demi Lovato is a famous actress, singer and much-loved celebrity. The Sorry Not Sorry crooner has been open about past struggles with depression, anxiety and eating disorders. She has been the object of much hatred and constantly battles negativity.
I think @ddlovato is fat, ugly and not relevant ! #pootlovato #CONFIDENT
— 😎 (@StateOfFear77) June 23, 2016
Demi Lovato had been sober for six years, as she celebrated in March. Unfortunately in June, she released a song ‘Sober’ in which she confirmed that she had relapsed.
When news of her near-fatal overdose broke, the Internet went into shock. There has been a massive outpouring of love from celebrities and fans alike. The news led to the creation of #HowDemiHelpedMe and #PrayForDemi. See some reactions below;
Like all of you I am thinking of @DDLovato right now. She needs our prayers and support. We all know how strong you are Demi. #prayfordemi
— J O E J O N A S (@joejonas) July 25, 2018
praying for @ddlovato and her health. When I was 14, she was an idol to me in how she spoke so openly about mental health. And now she continues to inspire thousands of young men and women with her body positivity messages. Addiction and mental illness doesn’t discriminate. 💔
— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) July 24, 2018
We love you Demi Lovato ❤️❤️
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) July 24, 2018
Moments like these, although grim, help to re-ignite a spark of hope in the goodness of people. The amount of love shown has increased the belief in humanity. Thankfully, Demi’s management has confirmed that she is in a stable condition, and is recovering.
After suffering an overdose, Demi Lovato is stable, awake and recovering in the hospital surrounded by family and friends. pic.twitter.com/euHuNBTbCn
— E! News (@enews) July 25, 2018
In light of Demi’s overdose, and the massive support showed by tons of people across the world, other issues have been raised. Some people have reacted to this by addressing sub-issues. Check them out;
I feel like the media only glorifies black celebrities at their best and when it comes to drugs it’s a joke because its “expected”. They judge us off of stereotypes and act like we are immune to the issues every human faces. When others deal with it, it’s not to be joked about pic.twitter.com/fUGXlyfdvz
— Sweet-n-Low🍫✨ (@talyriapreston) July 25, 2018
Yes it is a "race issue" black celebrities like DMX, Chaka Khan (you probably have to google her), Lil Wayne, Future, etc. have had health complications from drugs they didn't get this,"Get Well" energy we as a society CLOWN THEM. pic.twitter.com/KCscklDTDf
— In my own world (@LaDiDaDestinee) July 25, 2018
After everything, it is important to realize that all drug addicts regardless of fame, or race deserve continual support.
This isn’t about race. It’s a recent issue and it’s understandable why people would show sensitivity towards it because somebody could’ve died. Somebody could’ve died and y’all really saying “but black people xyz…same energy” LMFAOO pic.twitter.com/H2umgQ0mvZ
— Malik (@kingleeek) July 25, 2018
We love you, Demi Lovato. Get well soon!
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