Current:Home > ContactMama June Shannon Reveals She Spent $1 Million on Drugs Amid Addiction -GrowthInsight
Mama June Shannon Reveals She Spent $1 Million on Drugs Amid Addiction
View
Date:2025-04-16 10:25:18
Here comes Mama June Shannon's honest confessions about her battle with addiction.
Sober for more than three years, the reality star looked back on her lowest moments, including spending $1 million on cocaine.
"I don't remember like a lot of that time frame," the 43-year-old told The Daily Mail in an interview published May 10. "Just bits and pieces and stuff. But the biggest, stupidest thing I've done is spend that much money on drugs."
Today, Mama June—who wed Justin Stroud in June—is in disbelief of her actions, wishing she could tell her younger self "'Girl, what the hell are you doing spending all that damn money?'"
"I think about a lot of things I could do with that money," she continued. "My husband tells me all the time that I can't dwell on it."
Spending what she said was up to $3,000 a day on drugs has forced June—who is mom to daughters Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird, Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon and Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell—to be wiser with her cash.
"I've gone back to being like penny pinching," she revealed, "and Justin tells me I'm a money hoarder."
However, she claims her past experiences have caused doctors to be skeptical about treating her, especially when she was hospitalized in September.
When they look at me and I feel like I'm getting judged because of my prior issues," the Mama June: Family Crisis star said. "I hate that the doctors will look at someone who has been through something in their life, like an addiction, and they think that someone can't change."
Now, amid an unknown illness "I just want the answers and I'm not getting them," she shared. "I'm trying to get into to see the best doctors that I know back in Georgia, but it is taking some time."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (7)
Related
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix
- Houston police chief apologizes for department not investigating 264K cases due to staffing issues
- Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix
- McConnell absent from Senate on Thursday as he recovers from fall in Capitol
- USPS unveils a new stamp: See the latest design featuring former First Lady Betty Ford
- MLB's best teams keep getting bounced early in October. Why is World Series so elusive?
- Denise Richards Looks Unrecognizable With New Hair Transformation
- Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
- Explosions, controlled burn in East Palestine train derailment were unnecessary, NTSB official head says
Ranking
- The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
- Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on kids’ sleep schedules: How to help them adjust
- Xcel Energy 'acknowledges' role in sparking largest wildfire in Texas history
- New Mexico ranks last when it comes to education. Will a mandatory 180 days in the classroom help?
- Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
- Houthi attack on ship off Yemen kills at least 3 people as Iran says it's seizing an oil shipment
- Three men arrested at Singapore Eras Tour accused of distracting security to sneak fans in
- Gisele Bündchen Addresses Her Dating Life After Tom Brady Divorce
Recommendation
Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green tells Machine Gun Kelly to 'grow up'
Woman whose husband killed his 5-year-old daughter granted parole for perjury
US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels
Millions of Americans overseas can vote — but few do. Here's how to vote as an American living abroad.
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
Houthi attack on ship off Yemen kills at least 3 people as Iran says it's seizing an oil shipment
South Dakota Legislature ends session but draws division over upcoming abortion rights initiative
2024 outfield rankings: Ronald Acuña isn't the only one with elite all-around skills