Whoopi Goldberg opens up about her early cocaine addiction in latest memoir, Internet calls her 'brave'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Whoopi Goldberg delves into her battles with substance abuse in her memoir titled 'Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.'

The beloved co-host of 'The View' delves into her life in showbiz, her family dynamics, and provides a candid exploration of her struggles with cocaine addiction in her upcoming memoir.

"I had stayed pretty far away from drugs, except for pot, after getting cleaned up in the early 70s," Goldberg wrote, reflecting on her time in rehab.

Whoopi Goldberg and recreational drug use

Whoopi Goldberg also grappled with the prevalence of "recreational drug use" in the '80s, which became commonplace in Hollywood hotspots and New York party scenes, as reported by TMZ.

"I was invited to parties where I was greeted at the door with a bowl of Quaaludes from which I could pick what I wanted," Goldberg mentioned.

"Lines of cocaine were laid across tables and bathroom counters for the taking."

The star of 'Made in America' disclosed feeling "very relaxed" during parties, as there was a perception that law enforcement was unlikely to raid the homes of "big-time producers or actors" during that era.

Whoopi Goldberg believed she could handle drugs and often indulged in heavy doses of cocaine, which didn't seem "too dangerous" to her at the time.

It wasn’t until she realized that cocaine started to "kick [her] a*s,” she shared. "So I didn’t move out of bed for twenty-four hours," the Oscar-winner remembered.

"That kind of s**t doesn't end pretty. There's only so long a person can hold their bladder."

Goldberg ultimately made some tough decisions and resolved to quit. "I knew I'd have to change out my friends and turn down invitations but I could do that. I didn't want to die," she wrote.

The memoir "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me" will be available on 7 May 2024.

Internet reacts to Whoopi Goldberg's past filled with drug use

One person said, “Hopefully her being brave enough to share her experience will help others💗.”

"It definitely f’d up her mind," a second wrote. 

Another user said, "You have to get to the point that there is no other decision other than to quit. If you don’t, you know you’ll end up dead."

"No way she's clean!" another person commented.

"Ew. Look at all the perfect people with their unnecessary judgement," added one.

"It grabbed everyone back in the 80s," said a person.

Another added, "Eh she was nicer Then."

A user said, "Think we all would agree she gets back on the cocaine maybe at least she'll make us laugh occasionally."

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