Mischa Barton

Barton appears on the cover of People to discuss going from a tv star to using drugs, partying, and her trip to the psych ward.

Almost overnight it was like this switch had been turned on. It was like this fascination switch on all of us, aimed especially at me. Suddenly, no temptation was beyond reach. We thought, Work hard, play hard. Suddenly, it was a full-on breakdown. It was terrifying. Straight out of Girl, Interrupted. Story of my life.