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Sugar Bear’s life took a turn after his split from June “Mama June” Shannon. According to TMZ, the former reality star became addicted to prescription pills meant to help with his diabetes. It had gotten so bad that Sugar Bear had reportedly reached out to Lamar Odom, who has also dealt with addiction, in hopes of being admitted to one of the former NBA player’s treatment centers. The two first connected in 2022 through their managers and kept close contact since, so Sugar Bear reached out to him for help. Sugar Bear reportedly had a positive outlook on the situation and hoped rehab would help him reconnect with his daughter, Alana Thompson.
Everything was set up and ready for Sugar Bear to admit himself into rehab on a Thursday in July 2023, but the reality star never showed, per the Daily Mail. Sugar Bear reportedly skipped the flight to the treatment center and had given Odom and his team “radio silence.” Sugar Bear reportedly then gave the center different reasons he had to skip out on checking in, from work to saying he had a health issue. It’s unclear what exactly stopped him from going, but the center and Odom’s team revealed to TMZ (via the Daily Mail) that they wouldn’t “give up” on helping Sugar Bear. Since July 2023, it’s unclear whether Sugar Bear got the help he needed or whether he is still struggling with addiction.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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