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The narratives also reveal the rampant issues of substance abuse that plague many former porn stars. In an attempt to cope with their emotional pain or the rigors of their work, many turn to drugs and alcohol. One individual recounts spending thousands of dollars a week on substances, battling severe addiction, and even having several close calls with overdose. The destructive cycle of addiction, shame, and regret feeds into a greater problem that many do not escape.