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Paris Jackson Reveals Injuries From Drug Use In Graphic Video
Paris Jackson has revealed the lasting physical effects of her past drug use in a graphic video.
In a TikTok video, the second child and only daughter of Michael Jackson spoke of something she had ‘never actually addressed’ publicly before.
“That is what you think it’s from,” Jackson said in the video, before delivering a straightforward warning: “Don’t do drugs, kids.”
The video has sparked widespread discussion about addiction and recovery.
Paris Jackson’s addiction history
When some questioned why Jackson chose to share such graphic content, she responded directly in the comments of a reposted version of her video.
“As a recovering heroin/fentanyl/cocaine/alcohol/etc addict, it’s part of my primary purpose to carry the message of recovery to others struggling with it,” she wrote on Instagram.
“If this isn’t something you relate to, it’s totally understandable why it would be confusing for you… it’s just a different life experience.”
Jackson emphasized that her video wasn’t meant for everyone, it was specifically for ‘other people that are either also in recovery, or haven’t found it yet.’
Paris Jackson’s recovery journey
Jackson’s openness about her addiction struggles isn’t new.
In January, she celebrated five years clean and sober from alcohol and heroin, sharing on Instagram that sobriety has allowed her to ‘smile,’ ‘make music,’ and ‘experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat.’
Last month, while accepting the Shining Star Award at the Friendly House Awards Luncheon, Jackson spoke further about her recovery journey.
“I’m really grateful to be a part of a movement that aligns so much with my higher purpose and the essence of my daily reprieve,” she said at the October event, CNN reports.
She noted that developing ‘conscious contact’ has been ‘the greatest action I’ve ever taken,’ and expressed hope that she could continue helping others on similar paths.
At the same event, Jackson reflected on the transformative nature of sobriety: “I didn’t just get my life back. I got a better one.”
Despite the challenges her perforated septum presents—particularly in her music career—Jackson continues to pursue her passions.
Hours after posting her candid video, she opened for Queens of the Stone Age at San Francisco’s Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. Earlier this year, she also shared stages with rock bands Incubus and Manchester Orchestra.
Paris Jackson’s drug use injuries
In the video in question, Jackson addressed a prominent whistling sound that occurs when she breathes through her nose.
Using her phone’s flashlight, she showed followers the cause: a perforated septum, or hole in the cartilage between her nostrils.
What is a perforated septum?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a perforated septum can result from various causes including drug misuse, infections, autoimmune diseases, and chemical exposure.
For Jackson, the condition has been a constant reminder of her struggles, one she’s lived with since she was approximately 20 years old.
The singer didn’t shy away from the severity of her past addiction, stating plainly: “I don’t recommend it because it ruined my life.”
While keeping parts of the video lighthearted, joking that she could pass a spaghetti noodle through the hole, Jackson made clear the serious toll drugs had taken on her health and well-being.
Surgery for a perforated septum
Despite the condition’s impact on her work, particularly when recording vocals in the studio, Jackson explained she has no plans to undergo surgical repair. Her reasoning centers on her sobriety journey.
“I don’t want to get plastic surgery to fix it because I’m almost six years sober,” she said. “You have to take pills when you do a surgery that gnarly.”
For Jackson, maintaining her sobriety takes priority over addressing the physical damage, as the medications required for such a procedure could jeopardize her recovery.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-4357 in the USA.
In the UK, you can contact FRANK at 0300 123 6600 or text 82111 for confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects, and the law.
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