California - Demi Lovato “Awake” in Hospital After Suspected Drug Overdose

Singer Demi Lovato is currently in “stable” condition after hospitalized on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a suspected heroin overdose.

The celebrity’s rep released a statement to media and said: “Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers, and support.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rep: Pop star Demi Lovato awake and recovering with family. <a href="https://t.co/jEXNASMY5k">https://t.co/jEXNASMY5k</a></p>&mdash; The Associated Press (@AP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AP/status/1021933939567542272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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The rep was also quick to caution that “some of the information being reported is incorrect” regarding the celebrity and the circumstances surrounding her hospitalization. The singer's family asked for “privacy and not speculation” arguing that Lovato’s health and recovery is their top priority now.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JUST IN: Demi Lovato’s rep issues statement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrayForDemi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PrayForDemi</a> <a href="https://t.co/b0GGvDtdgQ">pic.twitter.com/b0GGvDtdgQ</a></p>&mdash; JJ Ryan (@JJRyanOnAir) <a href="https://twitter.com/JJRyanOnAir/status/1021931467079929856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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Law enforcement officials said that the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a medical emergency at the 8000 block of Laurel View Drive in the Hollywood Hills where the singer is residing.

Entertainment site TMZ first broke the story and reported that the singer was found unconscious, and was treated with Narcan- a medication meant to quickly reverse opioid overdose. It also reported that Narcan was administered to the singer at her home before she was brought to a local hospital.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Demi Lovato was rushed to an L.A. hospital after suffering what appears to be a drug overdose … <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tmz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tmz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/demilovato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#demilovato</a> <a href="https://t.co/UY3wyt0EVf">pic.twitter.com/UY3wyt0EVf</a></p>&mdash; TMZ (@TMZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1021919209125761024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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This is not the first time that the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer was in the news due to struggles with substance abuse. It has been going on for years. Substance abuse problems have been a recurring issue in the singer’s life and career for years.

Lovato was also candid enough to admit just last month that she had relapsed just months after celebrating six years of sobriety.

The singer has also previously received treatment for bipolar disorder, bulimia, and substance abuse. She even chronicled her daily struggles with recovery in the 2017 YouTube original documentary “Simply Complicated.” In the said documentary movie, Lovato opened up about using cocaine while filming her 2012 doc, “Stay Strong.”

Some say her song “Sober” was a cry for help.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You can hear how much this was a cry for help. I think as a society we forget that celebrities are human beings too, however they are CONSTANTLY in the spotlight so they often can’t express pain until its too late. We love you Demi. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/imconfidentindemi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#imconfidentindemi</a> <a href="https://t.co/85vkgdMaxA">https://t.co/85vkgdMaxA</a></p>&mdash; Hannah Booher (@Hannahbooher15) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hannahbooher15/status/1021940674021781504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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Lovato had just finished a concert in Paso Robles, California on Sunday.

Her show in Atlantic City, N.J. scheduled on Thursday at Atlantic City Beach, was canceled due to her hospitalization.

Celebrities, fans and social media users are sending their messages to Lovato online- some expressing support and understanding, while others are taking her to task for the reported overdose. There are also those who point out that people should give the same level of empathy and concern to regular, non-celebrity people who are also suffering the same struggles with addiction.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love <a href="https://twitter.com/ddlovato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DDLovato</a> so much. It breaks my heart that she is going through this. She is a light in this world, and I am sending my love to her and her family.</p>&mdash; Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheEllenShow/status/1021853594025222144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2018</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">praying for <a href="https://twitter.com/ddlovato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ddlovato</a> and her health. When I was 14, she was an idol to me in how she spoke so openly about mental health. And now she continues to inspire thousands of young men and women with her body positivity messages. Addiction and mental illness doesn’t discriminate. ��</p>&mdash; Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) <a href="https://twitter.com/lilireinhart/status/1021858672538836992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2018</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maybe I’m just sensitive about this kind of thing but everyone joking about Demi Lovato overdosing is fucking disgusting and that’s that</p>&mdash; Madison (@OddlyMadison) <a href="https://twitter.com/OddlyMadison/status/1021934975891857409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">obviously I hope demi lovato can overcome her addiction and recover, but we should have more empathy towards the drug addicts that do not have the money, status, support or education to get clean. if it’s hard for demi, just imagine how hard it is for others drug addicts.</p>&mdash; wannabe social media personality (@lechugadesethv2) <a href="https://twitter.com/lechugadesethv2/status/1021936554762268679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shoutout to Demi Lovato for being the thiccest heroin junkie out there</p>&mdash; G E N E R A L S A M (@SeneralGam123) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeneralGam123/status/1021934665580666881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We should all wrap our arms of love around Demi Lovato. I am so happy you’re alive. Thank God. If I know my monsters as well as I believe I do, we all wish you self-compassion and inner peace. And may you receive the love so many have for you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImConfidentInDemi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImConfidentInDemi</a> Demi, I love you.</p>&mdash; Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) <a href="https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/1021908440090734592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Being famous doesn’t make Demi Lovato’s OD more upsetting than regular people who wanna get clean too. Don’t @ me ����‍♀️</p>&mdash; Kasey Collins (@CollinsKasey90) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinsKasey90/status/1021934045398294528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

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Source:

https://pagesix.com/2018/07/24/demi-lovato-surrounded-by-family-after-suspected-overdose/