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Mindy McCready Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose

Mindy McCreadyUPDATE: TMZ is now reporting that Mindy McCready did not overdose, but did in fact have a reaction to narcotic painkiller Darvocet. Mindy's rep Brent Young told TMZ that the 911 call that landed her in the hospital was a result of her mother, Gayle, "overreacting." He added that Mindy had taken the pills to ease the pain of her recently broken toe, and after complaining that she wasn't feeling well this morning, Gayle made the emergency call.

The country star, who has a long history of alcohol and prescription drug abuse, just recently completed a stint on 'Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew,' crediting the show with saving her life. She was seemingly back on the right track, both personally and professionally, releasing a new album last month and recently winning the rights to reopen the custody case involving her four year old son, Zander. The little boy is currently under the care of Mindy's mother. Mindy was in North Fort Myers, Fla., visiting them this week. WENN reported that she was found unconscious at Gayle's home on Tuesday morning.

Mindy's rep also suggested to TMZ that the 911 call may have been a move by Gayle to strengthen her custody argument for Zander, further exacerbating the highly publicized battle. The rep tells TMZ that Mindy is "totally coherent. She can't believe her mom did this."

Despite her past incidents with drug abuse, TMZ's latest update does seem supported by Mindy's recent interview with The Boot. At the time, the newly sober songbird was in good spirits and looking forward to releasing music in her future. She opened up about her experience on 'Celebrity Rehab' and the struggle she faced to get her life together ("I decided to survive instead of lay down and die and be the victim"), as well as her excitement about a new boyfriend ("This is a different kind of love ... a grown-up kind of love, a real kind of love"). Read the full interview here.

The Boot will have more information on this breaking news story as it becomes available.


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dacroost

Broke toes myself -3 at once - no pain killer except Aleve. However, I have a severe reaction to Darvon and Darvecet- it makes me quit breathing and I have not been able to take either (or dirivatives of it) since the late 70's - so obviously some folks do react negatively to it. In her case - she should stay away from any drugs except aspirin or something similar.

May 27 2010 at 12:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jason

Darvocet is not a narcotic.... i wish people knew the truth about it, Darvocet is a pretty useless drug as far as pain relief and just the type of pain killer they would give to a recovering addict simply because it is impossible to get addicted to or abuse it because it has no recreational value. so i think mindy mccreadys mother is Retarded for claiming she abused it... i hope mindy returns to country music soon!!!

May 26 2010 at 1:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rprice57

Becky,
I to take alot of meds. (prescription) for a kidney transplant I had & fully agree w/you. I to have a sister like yours. These drug addicts sure don't put no value on life or they would live their lives differently.

May 26 2010 at 12:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rprice57

I've broken my toe & never took anything other than tylenol for it probably IF I even took that. Some people are just plain wimps. I guess I have always toughed things out the best I can I guess.

May 26 2010 at 12:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DWSS7

UHMM!!!

May 25 2010 at 11:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rebecca Payne

GIMME A BREAK! WHO CARES?? BETCHA SHE WILL NEVER WONDER HOW SHE WILL PAY THE LIGHT BILL! THIS WOULDN'T EVEN BE NEWS, EXCEPT THAT SHE IS A CELEBRITY. MY SISTER (NEXT DOOR), IS A PILLHEAD FROM HELL! MY YOUNGEST SISTER DIED, HIT BY A CAR, BECAUSE SHE PREFERRED THE STREET WITH HER CRACK, OVER LIVING WITH US TO GET OFF THE STREET AND BACK ON HER FEET.I MUST SAY, HER DEATH GOT LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE. AS FOR ME AND MINE, DRUGS SUCK. I HAFTA TAKE PLENTY OF PILLS FOR MY HEALTH...WISH I COULD DITCH THEM. WHAT'S-HER-NAME CAN AFFORD ANY TREATMENT MONEY CAN BUY. BOO-HOO! BROKEN TOE? GEEZ...I AM THE WORLD'S CHAMPION OF BROKEN TOES (I GO BAREFOOTED UNLESS I GO SOMEWHERE), AND HAVE YET TO TAKE A PAIN PILL FOR IT. BROKEN TOE? SCUZE ME I FEEL THE URGE TO GO BE SICK. HUGS AND KISSES TO SOME PEOPLE, OTHERS NEVER MIND...BECKY

May 25 2010 at 9:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bill B

darvocet.....is barely stronger then aspirin. are u kidding me. that wouldnt cure a headache.
and..who cares about this tramp.??

focus on real issues.

May 25 2010 at 9:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
klml1984

Does seem "fishy" I've had a few broken toes and NEVER needed anything over-the-counter for pain never mind a perscription for a pain med. Lets hope all the lying stops and she gets real help .

May 25 2010 at 9:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kaycee

Why would they give a recovering addict a narcotic for a broken toe??? That seems fishy to me....

May 25 2010 at 9:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aishmanmc

we still love ya always hope u come back to music

May 25 2010 at 8:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply