Craig Owens from Chiodos Attempts to O.D. on Drugs, Checks Into a Mental Health Clinic

Author: Daniel Taylor

21 Jul

As described in a post on his own web site that has since been deleted, Chiodos / Cinematic Sunrise frontman Craig Owens apparently almost overdosed on drugs last night, and has since checked himself in to a mental health facility:

so, after an attempted overdose early yesterday morning, i found myself awake in the emergency room around 8 - 12 hours later.

however, don’t worry about me, i’m fine. i am being checked into a mental clinic beginning tomorrow at 8 am.

i’d like to apologize to everyone at Power Chord Academy, for me not being able to make it to speak to all of the kids tomorrow in Chicago. i promise to make it up, the best that i can and hopefully will be able to reschedule the entire event.

wish me luck, and let’s hope that i learn from this, and that i am able get out very soon.

craig.

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9 Responses for "Craig Owens from Chiodos Attempts to O.D. on Drugs, Checks Into a Mental Health Clinic"

brandon V July 21st, 2008 at 3:12 pm 1
never knew he used drugs
Daniel Taylor July 21st, 2008 at 4:27 pm 2

I’ll just assume thats sarcasm
jordan July 22nd, 2008 at 7:55 am 3
i wonder if this is true…? it’s not something to joke about, but i just cant believe it! he’s only what? 23? he has 2 awesome bands & he’s been touring? is he just stressed? hope he gets well soon!!
brandon V July 23rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm 4
no it isn’t sarcasm…i really did not think that he uses drugs
Becky July 24th, 2008 at 8:56 am 5
Damn. That really sucks. I really love Cinematic Sunrise & Chiodos, and I really hope he gets better soon.
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[...] The other day, a post on Chiodos frontman and solo artist Craig Owen’s website said that he had almost O.D.ed on drugs and was taken to a hospital, then a nuthouse for observation. The post was quickly taken down, but Owens has now updated his blog with the details of the event, the situation surrounding it and his plans for the future. It’s kind of tl;dr but if you’re bored here it is: So, it’s no secret that I have recently went through one of the hardest times in my life. On Sunday, July 20th, I attempted to overdose on prescribed Xanax at my home here in Michigan. Flash ahead 12 hours later, I woke up in the emergency room surrounded by my family and best friends, with an IV in my left arm, and hooked up to machines. I felt confused, angry, selfish, and completely embarrassed. After being admitted to the hospital for a couple of days, I made my way to recovery and built up enough strength and courage with the support of my loved ones enough to make it back home. [...]
karina July 28th, 2008 at 4:57 pm 8
i love craig, i hope he know’s were all behind ihm
mads August 1st, 2008 at 3:36 pm 9
craig owens sufferes from a couple disorders such as bipolar, manic depression, and anxiety attacks.

and he just struck a low point.

he’s so amazing though, that he has the strength to get back on his feet and go back out into the world, with everyone knowing his problems and personnel issues. His strength is beautiful and inspiring.