Push Admin

‘Hindi lang kami hanggang doon’: JM de Guzman speaks up on drug test for celebs

Article (news)

ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/entertainment/01/28/20190128-jm-deguzman-1.jpg"/><figcaption>JM de Guzman performs on the noontime program ‘It’s Showtime.’<em> Instagram: @1migueldeguzman</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Having recovered from drug abuse after a total of three years in rehab, JM de Guzman knows firsthand the struggle of dealing with addiction, as well as the circumstances that may lead to that downward spiral.</p><p>De Guzman, 30, got candid about his past condition during a press conference for his film “Last Fool Show” over the weekend, when asked whether he is in favor of mandatory drug tests for celebrities.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/28/19/jm-de-guzman-poised-to-cement-comeback-with-concert-a-testament-of-his-faith">JM de Guzman poised to cement comeback with concert, a ‘testament’ of his faith</a></li></ul><p>The topic came in light of the government anti-drug agency’s announcement of a drug watch list that includes showbiz personalities.</p><p>De Guzman acknowledged the “social responsibility” of celebrities to “set an example,” when it comes to taking part in efforts against the proliferation of drug use.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1387079" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>“Tatlong taon po akong na sa loob ng rehab. Araw-araw, kasama ko mga adik, pusher. Hindi lang po sila adik. Hindi lang po sila nag-take ng drugs. May pinagdaanan din sila na hindi nila kinaya. They chose a different path to patch it up, and to move on, and to fight.</p><p>“Huwag lang po sanang masaklap ‘yung pagtrato sa kanila. Umabot na sa point na pinapatay na nga, e… Ako, na sa posisyon ngayon na maging example na hindi lang kami hanggang doon,” he said.</p><p>Pointing out that he supports the programs of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, de Guzman added he is “willing to give my pee anytime, anywhere.”</p>

<p>Having recovered from drug abuse after a total of three years in rehab, JM de Guzman knows firsthand the struggle of dealing with addiction, as well as the circumstances that may lead to that downward spiral.</p>

Having recovered from drug abuse after a total of three years in rehab, JM de Guzman knows firsthand the struggle of dealing with addiction, as well as the circumstances that may lead to that downward spiral.