This story is making the rounds today, but I thought it was cool enough to share.

There's no secret that substance abuse has always traveled hand in hand with people in the literary world. It's just a thing. It doesn't make it ok, but it's fascinating nevertheless. For example, did you know that Ayn Rand was addicted to speed? No, neither did I. But here she is, looking a little crispy around the edges.

It's the eyes, man.

Intense.

Life has posted a gallery of famous literary addicts. I knew that Burroughs was a junk addict, but I had no idea that Louisa May Alcott (of Little Women fame) was too. Wild!

Famous Literary Drunks & Addicts

Check it out.