Jack Osbourne blames his drug and alcohol problems on his genes

moomies · December 27th, 2006, 07:06 AM

Jack Osbourne blames his drug and alcohol problems on his genes.

2006-12-27 10:48:17 -

The 21-year-old TV star, the son of rocker Ozzy and Sharon, is convinced he abused drink and painkillers because he inherited the genetics from his wild dad who has battled drink and drug addictions all his life.

He said: "I blame genetics. Because dad was an alcoholic, that's why I am." Jack was sent to a rehabilitation clinic by his parents to be treated for alcoholism and an addiction to the prescription painkiller OxyContin in 2003 when he was just 17.

The young star admits he turned to both substances to try and cope with mum Sharon's gruelling battle with colon cancer.

He explained: "My problems peaked when mum was sick and dad was dealing with his problems the same way as I was, by drinking, so I had no one to turn to.

I was just hanging out with my crowd drinking and doing drugs." Jack and Ozzy are now both sober and Sharon's cancer is in remission.

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http://www.pr-inside.com/jack-osbour...and-r34876.htm

Mariesoleil · December 27th, 2006, 07:59 AM

It's easy to blame things over something you can't alter. Yes genes can play a role in being an addict but I don't think it's the only cause.

burnt_toast · December 27th, 2006, 08:18 AM

Bah, that's ridiculous. My dad was an alcoholic (until he drank himself TO DEATH), but I'm not a moron. Jack love, if you're genetically predisposed to addiction - then don't drink and you CAN'T be addicted. Ultimately the responsibility is his, not his genes or his parents.

Must be handy to live your life blaming your worst problems on something you can't change.

curlysem · December 27th, 2006, 10:31 AM

this moron is talking out of his ass again...

LynnieD · December 27th, 2006, 10:58 AM

Obviously, he was exposed to it, a lot and early on. But he had a choice too.

SVZ · December 27th, 2006, 12:17 PM

*Please bitch* My genes say I have black hair, but I'm a natural blonde *Wink*

crackho · December 27th, 2006, 12:22 PM

WHO FUCKING CARES? If you find that once you take a drink you wake up in bed with Tori Spelling or once you hit a joint you end up in jail 5 days later with a felony drug charge for peddling cocaine to Kate Moss, then the only thing that should matter to you is HOW to find a way to either control your usage or, if that isn't possible, how to completely stop.

No one in my immediate family either drank or did drugs, but I sure did for many years. I made a conscious choice to do them, too. And the times I relapsed, I made a choice to use again. MY CHOICE. And I still find today that I have no desire to have one martini. I want to suck down the entire bottle of Stoli's in one setting, just like my beloved (Cheers, Eddie!) Patsy. So I decided quite a while back it wasn't productive (and no longer fun) for me to drink or do drugs. I found a way to quit for good (that is what works for me) and I haven't looked back.

I never once questioned "why" I couldn't control my using. I am not convinced that its a disease, and I am not convinced it isn't . I do believe that certain people metabolize alcohol (and other sugars) differently than others. But are all of them alcoholics? Who cares if its inherited or if its just because you are weak-willed? If it causes a problem in your life, then do something to change it. If you can't change your behavior on your own, ask for help (there is PLENTY available, and some of it is free of charge). If you don't want help, then die in a ditch for all I care - just don't whine to me about how awful your life is.

Sorry to be preachy, but Crackho is getting sick and tired of these young celebrity punks -"famous" only by their family name or the size of their fake tits or the number of objects they fucked before they were 18 - - jumping on the "sobriety" bandwagon and then giving their "credible" take on the whole situation.

burnt_toast · December 27th, 2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crackho

WHO FUCKING CARES? If you find that once you take a drink you wake up in bed with Tori Spelling or once you take hit off of a joint you end up in jail 5 days later with a felony drug charge for peddling cocaine to Kate Moss, then the only thing that should matter to you is HOW to find a way to either control your usage or, if that isn't possible, how to completely stop.

No one in my immediate family either drank or did drugs, I sure did for many years. I made a conscious choice to do them, too. And the times I relapsed, I made a choice to use again. MY CHOICE. And I still find today that I have no desire to have one martini. I want to suck down the entire bottle of Stoli's in one setting, just like my beloved (Cheers, Eddie!) Patsy. So I decided quite a while back it wasn't productive (and no longer fun) for me to drink or do drugs. I found a way to quit for good (that is what works for me) and I haven't looked back.

I never once questioned "why" I couldn't control my using. I am not convinced that its a disease, and I am not convinced it isn't . I do believe that certain people metabolize alcohol (and other sugars) differently than others. But are all of them alcoholics? Who cares if its inherited or if its just because you are weak-willed? If it causes a problem in your life, then do something to change it. If you can't change your behavior on your own, ask for help (there is PLENTY available, and some of it is free of charge). If you don't want help, then die in a ditch for all I care, just don't whine to me about how awful your life is.

Sorry to be preachy, but Crackho is getting sick and tired of these young celebrity punks -"famous" only by their family name or the size of the fake tits or the number of objects they fucked before they were 18 - - jumping on the "sobriety" bandwagon and then giving their "credible" take on the whole situation.

Great post!!!

sweetness · December 27th, 2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lalaland

Well if someone as important and Jack Osbourne says it's ok to blame genetics for criminal behavior then dammit I'm using it as my next defense in court. Someone point me in the direction of a bank! I'm sure my dad stole something when he was little - it's his fault what I am about to do.

HAHA lala!!!! You rule!

*wobbles off guiltlessly to greedily indulge in a dozen frosted brownies since I can't help it that fatness runs in my family. We're all chocoholics, ya know.*

pacific breeze · December 27th, 2006, 08:18 PM

Genetic predisposition does play a role but in my case, after watching my father succumb to alcoholism along with numerous other family members, the last thing I ever wanted to do was join them. I drink socially, but I have always been able to stop.

sprynkles · December 27th, 2006, 09:50 PM

I don't think he stood a chance not to be an addict. When you grow up with addicts, you don't learn how to cope with life in a normal way. You learn to cope by example. Even if you find your parents behavior disgusting, it's sometimes hard not to follow in the same footsteps. IMO

moomies · December 27th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Growing up rich and being spoilt made it easy for him to get into drugs and alcohol...just like most other celeb kids. They don't have to work hard to make something of themselves. They don't have to try hard like normal people, when they become addicts, their parents will just send them to a nice comfy rehab centre.

happy8 · December 27th, 2006, 11:07 PM

Ahh yeah..drumming up publicity for himself since I just saw a commercial for some reality "celebrity cops" show about to debut on CBS.

Yep, you got it..Jack Osbourne is one of the washed up celebs on the new show... Go figure!

Pandora · December 27th, 2006, 11:15 PM

What a retard. Is it so hard to take responsibility for your own actions? Grow the fuck up!

sprynkles · December 27th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Isn't staying clean and sober, taking responsibility. That is his choice. Why the hate for this kid? I can't imagine the life he was thrust into was easy.