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I think a huge part of Dana Plato's problem is that she lived in denial (http://heavenhollywood.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/according-to-todd-bridges-co-star-dana-plato-refused-help-as-well/). Todd Bridges claimed just prior to her death, told Dana about wanting to help her get treatment, but Dana immediately brushed it off and told Todd that "she was fine".

Ahh Ha. Well, it is not really Howard Stern (I'm not even a fan of Stern) it all goes back to Dana herself.