Drew Barrymore 's ascent to fame was a roller coaster that included drug abuse and alcoholism when she was just child star. Having shot to fame for her role in Steven Spielberg's E.T the Extra-Terrestrial at the age of seven, Drew was instantly propelled into a world of bright lights and excessive partying.
However, the young actress began to spiral and in the past she's spoken about having her first drink at nine, trying marijuana at 10 and taking up cocaine at 12.
Now marking her 46th birthday, Drew has come a long way from batting substance abuse as a youth - however she has often touched upon the topic in previous interivews.
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