Sharon Stone Quits Pot After Near-Death Stroke

Sharon Stone has announced her decision to stop smoking marijuana, a significant change prompted by health concerns following a near-fatal stroke in 2001. Stone detailed the arduous process of withdrawing from prescribed medications, comparing it to quitting heroin due to intense sickness lasting four and a half months. She expressed a desire for a drug-free life and noted that her departure from cannabis also led to illness. Stone shared a startling warning from her neurologist, who indicated that marijuana can be dangerous, even deadly, with reported cases of patients dying in the emergency room.

This health-conscious period for Stone also involves her revitalized art career and managing her social media. Her eldest son, Roan, has significantly improved her online engagement by overhauling her Instagram presence. Stone has also embraced painting, transforming her bedroom into a studio during the COVID-19 lockdown, eventually moving her workspace to a guest house at her sons' suggestion. Recently, she returned to modeling after a 33-year hiatus, walking for the Vetements menswear show in Paris, and is exploring potential Broadway projects, including reimagining classics with a punk-inspired twist.