I am writing this article because I been hearing about celebrities dying from using too much drugs and suffering from conditions resulting from drugs which is probably the #1 cause of death in America. There are a lot of celebrities, famliy members and friends that use these substances for stress, committing suicide or just using it for no reason. Here's a list of some famous people that lost their lives from drugs:

Michael Jackson: (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) The King Of Pop, the person who changed the world with his music and dancing has used drugs in the mid 90s during his molestation trial due to him being stress out from the accusations. In 2009, he died from a carrdiac arrest from Personal physician administered lethal dose of propofol along with lorazepam, diazepam and midazolam. He was only 50 yrs. old, Leaving his family and his three children behind.

Whitney Houston: (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) The Golden Voice, died from Accidental drowning, due to atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use. Toxicology reports showed the acute presence of cocaine indicating use prior to death, as well as sub-/therapeutic levels of marijuana, Benadryl, Flexeril, and Xanax. She was 48 yrs. old, still a daughter to her living mother and a mother to her only daughter.

Amy Winehouse: (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) A English singer. In 2005, she went through a period of drinking, heavy drug use, violent mood swings and weight loss. She was hospitalised during this period for what was reported as an overdose of heroin, ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and alcohol. In 2011, She died from Alcohol poisoning. She was 27 yrs. old.

Jimi Hendrix:(November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) a American musician and singer-songwriter. Died from Respiratory arrest caused by alcohol and barbiturate overdose and vomit inhalation. He was 27 yrs. old

Jim Morrison: (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer-songwriter and poet, best remembered as the lead singer of Los Angeles rock band The Doors. Died from Official cause of death is recorded as heart failure,though Sam Bernett claims that Morrison died in Bernett's club, with heroin overdose as the suspected cause. Was 27 yrs. old.

Anna Nicole Smith: (November 28, 1967 – February 8, 2007) a American model, actress and television personality. Died from Lethal combination of chloral hydrate and various benzodiazepines.Was 39 yrs. old.

Brittany Murphy: (November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009) a American actress and singer. Died from Combination of pneumonia, an iron deficiency and 'multiple drug intoxication'.Was 32 yrs. old.

Elvis Presley: (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) The King Of Rock N' Roll, Died from Cardiac arrhythmia. Autopsy founds in his system "significant" levels of ethinamate, methaqualone, codeine and different barbiturates, including amobarbital, pentobarbital, and phenobarbital. Was 42 yrs. old.

Marilyn Monroe: (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) Hollywood's Sex Symbol,an American actress, model, and singer. Died from Barbiturate overdose. Officially listed as "probable suicide" though several conspiracy theories exist. Was 36 yrs. old.

River Phoenix: (August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) American film actor, musician, and activist. Died from Heroin and cocaine overdose. Was 23 yrs. old.

Heath Ledger: (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008) Australian actor and director. Died from Combined drug intoxication of oxycodone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, diazepam, temazepam and doxylamine. Accidental. He was 28 yrs. old.

The list goes on and on. I think we should do something about people taking these substances and stop them from doing so and not let people in the future take these dangerous drugs or not let anybody get there hands on them.

So, R.I.P. to all the famous people who passed. We Love You All.