Elaine Paige says she became addicted to sleeping pills and “lived on the tablets” during her years in theatre. She describes the habit as “dreadful” and says she has since stopped taking them.
Both reports present her comments as personal reflections on her past, linked to her working life in stage productions. They also credit the pandemic period as a turning point in her decision to kick the habit. The articles do not provide additional medical details, such as how the addiction developed, what medication was involved, or whether she sought professional treatment.
While both outlets frame the story around her admission and the timing of her recovery, they do not present competing accounts or outside verification. As a result, the information largely rests on Paige’s own statements.
