{"id":167680,"date":"2025-05-11T17:11:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T17:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/11\/rupauls-drag-race-lexi-love-enters-rehab-for-substance-abuse\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T17:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T17:11:31","slug":"rupauls-drag-race-lexi-love-enters-rehab-for-substance-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/11\/rupauls-drag-race-lexi-love-enters-rehab-for-substance-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"RuPaul’s Drag Race Lexi Love Enters Rehab for Substance Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"


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RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/em><\/a> star Lexi Love<\/strong><\/a> is going to rehab.<\/p>\n

The season 17 finalist, 34, has entered a 30-day rehab program at a Texas facility for substance abuse treatment and emotional therapy, according to her manager and friend, TJ Liedel<\/strong>, who spoke to Entertainment Weekly<\/em><\/a> on Saturday, May 10.<\/p>\n

Liedel shared that past trauma led to Lexi\u2019s recent issues<\/a> with substance abuse. While Lexi spoke about her previous struggles with meth addiction on her season of RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/em>, her manager added that meth was not a factor in the drag artist\u2019s current treatment, though her goal is complete sobriety. She may also enter another 30-day program after her first month of treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer family, friends, and fans all know the love and light that Lexi has. We know how difficult it is to face these things head on,\u201d Liedel told EW<\/em>. \u201cWe\u2019re extremely proud of the courage she has to face publicly, and to be a representative for so many in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tDemi Lovato\u2019s mental health recovery has been a difficult \u2014 yet rewarding \u2014 journey. The pop star, 31, got candid about how she\u2019s overcome some of her past struggles during a conversation with Anna Wintour\u2019s son, Dr. Charlie Shaffer, at The Center For Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian\u2019s annual benefit event on Monday, June 3. [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Liedel continued, \u201cUnfortunately, people demonize these things, but the only way we can get better about it is to be public, share stories, and actively work toward healthier, happier times. We appreciate the support of everyone. Know that Lexi appreciates everyone in their support, and she will be back soon. We Lexi Love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Liedel\u2019s statement came hours after Lexi announced that she would be going to rehab via Instagram<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor all you curious cats\u2026,\u201d she wrote. \u201cI was brave enough to take my mental, [physical] and emotional health serious for the first time ever. I am in rehab and will be gone for a while. Y\u2019all better get ready for what\u2019s coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

She concluded, \u201cI Lexi Love you; even the HATERS.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lexi tied with Sam Star for third place in the season 17 finale of Drag Race<\/em>. She celebrated with a heartfelt post via Instagram<\/a> on April 21, where she wrote, \u201cI know I put a lot of weight and pressure on the success of this finale, it was my goal since getting clean off Methamphetamines in 2015; what I\u2019m finding out is that even though I may not have one of the crown at this moment in time, my true success was always in the journey and not the destination!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRachel \u201cRaquel\u201d Leviss spoke out about her former Vanderpump Rules costar Jax Taylor seeking out treatment for his mental health. \u201cI am deeply saddened to hear of Jax\u2019s mental health struggles and I wholeheartedly support his decision to seek treatment,\u201d Leviss, 29, wrote via a lengthy Instagram statement on Wednesday, July 31. \u201cI pray that [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

She added, \u201cIn my honest opinion, I am still on my journey\u2026.. and I\u2019m going to focus on obsessing over that versus the destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

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