Paula Abdul was addicted to painkillers

It always appeared like she was under the influence of something, and she would sometimes slur her words.  Rumors began circulating that she was high on drugs or something.

At the time, Paula denied those allegations.  But now, she’s coming clean.

In the latest issue of Home Journal magazine, Paula reveals that she used to be addicted to painkillers.  She said, “I could have killed myself.  Withdrawal- it’s the worst thing.”

She said she went to rehab in California six months ago to deal with her addiction.  She said “I was freezing cold, then sweating hot, then chattering and in so much pain, it was excruciating.  But at my very core, I did not like existing the way I had been.”

Paula said she was taking painkillers to cope with various back and neck injuries she sustained during her career as a performer.

Paula created controvery a few years ago, when she appeared to be under the influence of something while she was giving a television.  The clip of her odd behavior is posted below.

Tim Henley