Michael Douglas on drug addiction son: ‘I don’t wish this on anyone’ | Entertainment

entertainment">Douglas eldest son Cameron (42), who he is with his first wife Diandra Luker shares, struggled with a severe drug addiction for years. “Because of that addiction, and its disastrous consequences, he spent more than 7 years in prison. That was awful. On the one hand, I had to protect my wife Catherine and our children, and on the other, my son had to tell me that I was distancing myself from him. Because I was afraid he would hurt himself or someone else. I don’t wish this on anyone, it was really heartbreaking, ”said Douglas.

entertainment">However difficult the situation was for everyone, the actor thinks he did the right thing. “Ultimately, you make a decision that is good for your children. For my adult child Cameron, but also for my slightly younger children Dylan and Carys. I in turn learned that from my father Kirk. He always said: whatever you do, make sure you do it right and what you think is best in that situation. And I did. ”

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