Filed under: Daily Drama
Dwight Gooden was one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League baseball. In 1985 Dwight Gooden earned the major league Triple Crown for pitchers. Dwight was the youngest recipient of the Cy Young Award at the age of 20. The list of accomplishments for Dwight Gooden is a plethora. Dwight, however, had drug problems. The drug problems eventually ruined his career and family. Dwight freely admits now, that the shame of his drug use propelled the alienation between him and his children. One of Dwight Gooden's dreams while he was still in the league was to play professionally alongside his son. Dwight's drug use destroyed many dreams. Although Dwight has been through rehab several times, unsuccessfully, he believes Dr. Drew and his staff has given him the ultimate tools to stay sober. Dwight made one more promise to himself and that was to make sure his mother never sees him get in trouble for drugs or alcohol again.
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Sun., 10PM on VH1