Current:Home > reviewsMama June Shannon Reveals She Spent $1 Million on Drugs Amid Addiction -SecureWealth Bridge
Mama June Shannon Reveals She Spent $1 Million on Drugs Amid Addiction
View
Date:2025-04-17 20:23:21
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! (19656)
Related
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- How the Royal Family Is Honoring Queen Elizabeth II On First Anniversary of Her Death
- A menstrual pad that tests for cervical cancer? These teens are inventing it
- One Chip Challenge maker Paqui pulls product from store shelves after teen's death in Massachusetts
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- Women credits co-worker for helping win $197,296 from Michigan Lottery Club Keno game
- Illinois child, 9, struck and killed by freight train while riding bike to school
- Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
- Brazil cyclone death toll nears 40 as flooding swamps southern state of Rio Grande do Sul
Ranking
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- The Eagles Long Goodbye: See the setlist for the legendary rock band's final tour
- Germany will keep Russian oil giant Rosneft subsidiaries under its control for another 6 months
- Powerball jackpot reaches $461 million. See winning numbers for Sept. 6.
- Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump's push to acquire island
- Capitol rioter who carried zip-tie handcuffs in viral photo is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison
- Danelo Cavalcante escape timeline: Everything that's happened since fugitive fled Pennsylvania prison
- Many people want thicker hair. Here's how experts say you can get it.
Recommendation
How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
Hurricane Lee becomes rare storm to intensify from Cat 1 to Cat 5 in 24 hours
Shenae Grimes Claps Back at Haters Saying Her Terrible Haircut Is Aging Her
Customs and Border Protection reveals secret ground zero in its fight against fentanyl
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Why the environmental impacts of the Maui wildfires will last for years
South Korea’s Yoon meets Indonesian leader to deepen economic, defense ties
Daily Briefing: 180 mph winds