Current:Home > reviewsMama June Shannon Reveals She Spent $1 Million on Drugs Amid Addiction -AssetTrainer
Mama June Shannon Reveals She Spent $1 Million on Drugs Amid Addiction
View
Date:2025-04-25 11:01:48
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! (6)
Related
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls Moment He Told Maria Shriver He Fathered a Child With Housekeeper
- Peter Thomas Roth Flash Deal: Get $260 Worth of Retinol for $89 and Reduce Wrinkles Overnight
- You Might’ve Missed This Euphoria Star’s Cameo on The Idol Premiere
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
- 4 States Get Over 30 Percent of Power from Wind — and All Lean Republican
- Compassion man leaves behind a message for his killer and legacy of empathy
- Cameron Boyce Honored by Descendants Co-Stars at Benefit Almost 4 Years After His Death
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Adding Batteries to Existing Rooftop Solar Could Qualify for 30 Percent Tax Credit
Ranking
- Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches
- House Votes to Block Trump from Using Clean Energy Funds to Back Fossil Fuels Project
- Flash Deal: Get $135 Worth of Tarte Cosmetics Products for Just $59
- 10 Days of Climate Extremes: From Record Heat to Wildfires to the One-Two Punch of Hurricane Laura
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Virginia sheriff gave out deputy badges in exchange for cash bribes, feds say
- Prince Harry Feared Being Ousted By Royals Over Damaging Rumor James Hewitt Is His Dad
- Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Affirmative action ruling eliminates a valuable tool for universities
Recommendation
Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
Cameron Boyce Honored by Descendants Co-Stars at Benefit Almost 4 Years After His Death
Rachel Brosnahan Recalls Aunt Kate Spade's Magic on 5th Anniversary of Her Death
Carbon Markets Pay Off for These States as New Businesses, Jobs Spring Up
Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
Senate 2020: Iowa Farmers Are Feeling the Effects of Climate Change. That Could Make Things Harder for Joni Ernst
Dylan Mulvaney addresses backlash from Bud Light partnership in new video
Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls Moment He Told Maria Shriver He Fathered a Child With Housekeeper