Paris Jackson Issues Warning Amid Rising Recreational Drug Use
Paris Jackson, actress, singer, and daughter of Michael Jackson, has revealed the serious consequences of drug abuse, sharing her own experience with heroin. She disclosed that her past heroin use led to a perforated septum, a condition causing a loud whistle when she breathes through her nose.
The Growing Trend of Hard Drug Use
Despite the deadly risks associated with fentanyl contamination, the use of hard drugs has surged in Hollywood and beyond, reaching levels not seen since the 1980s.
- The rise is partly driven by the destigmatization of recreational drugs like cocaine.
- References appear in popular culture, such as Charlie XCX’s lyrics in the song “365”:
“Shall we do a little key? Shall we have a little line?”
- Country artists like Parker McCollum and TV comedies like Apple’s The Studio and HBO’s I Love L.A. also depict casual drug use.
- In one episode of I Love L.A., characters openly consume a large amount of cocaine.
Paris Jackson’s Personal Message
In a TikTok video posted on November 10, Jackson directly addressed viewers, showing the perforation in her septum by shining light through her nostrils.
“I have a really loud whistle when I breathe through my nose. That is because I have what is called a perforated septum, slightly different from a deviated septum and that is from — what you think it’s from.”
She then pointed to the camera and added,
“That is … umm … what you think it’s from. Everyone is going to have the experience they need to have with life. I’m not going to tell anyone what to do.”
Author’s Summary
Paris Jackson warns of the lasting damage caused by drug abuse amid a rising trend of hard drug use fueled by cultural normalization and media portrayal.