Dr Oz April 26 2016 Recap
Former child star Jeremy Miller opened up to Dr Oz about his battle with alcohol abuse that began when he was just 4-years-old. Then, Danny Bonaduce, who many consider the “poster child” for child stars gone bad, shared with Dr Oz how he was finally able to get sober after 25 years. Plus, the family of Sawyer Sweeten spoke with Dr Oz about the former star’s tragic, unexpected suicide.
Dr Oz: “Growing Pains” Child Star Jeremy Miller Alcoholism & Recovery

Dr Oz spoke with Danny Bonaduce, Jeremy Miller, and the family of Sawyer Sweeten about Hollywood’s effect on young stars. (imagensevangelicas / Flickr)
Jeremy Miller was the adorable, young rising star in the sitcom Growing Pains, but when the show ended, Jeremy’s downward spiral began. He spoke with Dr Oz about his struggles with alcohol addiction and his long road to recovery.
–> Dr Oz: “Growing Pains” Child Star Jeremy Miller Alcoholism & Recovery
Dr Oz: Ex-Child Star Danny Bonaduce Sobriety + Antabuse
Danny Bonaduce then sat down with Dr Oz to talk about everything from the reality show that documented his rock bottom and the moment he nearly his took own life. Then, he shared how he was finally able to get sober after 25 years.
–> Dr Oz: Ex-Child Star Danny Bonaduce Sobriety + Antabuse
Dr Oz: Sweeten Family On Former Child Star’s Tragic Suicide
Sawyer Sweeten was one of the stars of Everybody Loves Raymond along with his twin brother and older sister. But the child actor took his own life when he was just 19, and Dr Oz wondered whether his childhood fame was to blame.
–> Dr Oz: Sweeten Family On Former Child Star’s Tragic Suicide
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