Kelly Osbourne at the South Bank Show Awards in London (AP photo)

In the latest issue of People magazine, Kelly Osbourne opens up about her past drug use for which she went to rehab three times. 

Here is an excerpt from the article courtesy of People magazine.

“I had my tonsils taken out at age 13, and they gave me liquid Vicodin.  I found, when I take this, people like me. I’m having fun, I’m not getting picked on. It became a confidence thing.”  

“I knew if I didn’t get help, I would die.  I’m getting a second chance at my career,” she says, “and I want to be present for it.”

Good for her for realizing she had a problem.  She’s only 24 years old, so it’s not too late for her to turn her life around.

Tim Henley

Her spokesperson issued a statement that said “Kelly Osbourne has voluntarily entered a medical facility to address some personal issues. Her family stands by and supports her.”

It’s unknown what she is being treated for, but five years ago she went to rehab to help kick a painkiller addiction.

Kelly’s behavior has been extremely bizarre during the past year.  She was recently arrested for slapping a gossip columnist who made jokes about her boyfriend.

Tim Henley