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November 21, 2012

Jon Bon Jovi has much to be thankful for this holiday season -- and that includes the thoughts and prayers of his fans following his daughter Stephanie's shocking heroin overdose and arrest last week.

Speaking out for the very first time since 19-year-old Stephanie Bongiovi's Nov. 14 incident, the rocker, 50, was philosophical in an interview with Fox 11.

"What I do for a living seems glitzy and glamorous but if you don't take it too seriously it's a great way to make a living," said the singer, who has four kids with wife of 23 years Dorothea Hurley. "And then life goes on. Things happen."

Stephanie and her friend Ian S. Grant were initially arrested at Hamilton College in Kirkland, New York, but charges were subsequently dropped due to recently amended state laws; she recovered from the overdose at a local hospital.

Said her father to Fox 11: "This tragedy was something that I had to face too so we'll get through it. And people's warm wishes for my family and I have been really reassuring. So, we're good"

Still, a source close to the family told Us that the "Bad Medicine" rocker and her family are reeling. "No one had any idea she did those kinds of drugs . . . Steph has a wild side, but she's not a crazy partier."

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Jon Bon Jovi Breaks Silence About Daughter's Overdose, Arrest

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I have not read any other comments so this 1 comes straight fro the info given: a young girl overdoses on a drug (heroin) that is becoming more common accessible than 1 can imagine! AND for those out there whom do not know what heroin really is: it is a very strong form of morphine - 'unclean' if u may, bc 1 cannot control the dose (I am a pharmacist so know a little about meds illegal drugs)! The best way to 'SAVE' our kids fro drugs is to open a line of communication at an early age (approx 5-6 yo is ok to start w little things). My kids are 10 8 yo KNOW that drugs r dangerous, especially the 1's where u cannot control the dose! They are very aware even at this age. I don't think this young girl is 'bad' bc of this ... Tho prob needs new set of friends! It can happen to ANY FAMILY do please do NOT judge!

Posted by Mich Ang November 22, 2012, 2:28 pm

All these ppl commenting think they know the story. Lol She doesnt have to be an addict bc she used herion. Maybe the reason she ODed was bc she doesnt use and did too much and her body wasnt used to it. The thing is we dont know what happened but talk as if we do. The bad side of drugs is everywhere. I have done my share but stay away from getting hooked on anything. Y do so many ppl fall into the trap when they know b4 hand that a drug is addictive. I just dont understand.

Posted by jojee November 22, 2012, 2:42 am

Why would someone overdose and almost die for publicity?I feel bad for Jon,it's gotta be hard watching your child go through something like that. Hopefully he gets her the help she needs.

Posted by j.lee November 21, 2012, 5:01 pm

I adore this guy.

Posted by Coffee & Cigarettes November 21, 2012, 3:27 pm

Well said smfet.... Absolutely-we as parents have to intervene,stay involved and protect our kids.we can't always help them avoid life's challenges-but to be there when they fall.

Posted by julzz November 21, 2012, 2:47 pm

As i thought when this story first came out, it could have TRUELY have been a tragedy and gone worse...much worse. could have found the girl dead, if she was found much later on. as a parent, no matter what we do, sometimes it all goes south somehow. just pray that jon and his wife get this girl the help needed. may/may not be a full-blown adict, yet, but, if it were my daughter ( i have two) , id get beween them and this drug moving heaven /earh to do so, so i dont lose my child. just saying! good luck, jon, as you will need it.

Posted by Smfet 73 November 21, 2012, 2:24 pm

I hope n pray that she gets the hlp she needs n there wont b a tradgedy shes got a great father he seems loving n supportive he must b special 2 b married that long in this type of buissiness shes 1 lucky lady 2 have 2 special parents u should b thankn the lord girl i only had a mom who beat me n my sibs n my father died b4 i was born so she the so called mom remarried of course 2 a woman beatin child molesting piece a garbage so those of u who have gd parents let them no as much as poss.

Posted by Mama of 4 November 21, 2012, 2:03 pm

I'm very surprised that he even spoke about this. He doesn't like to talk about his family to the media. I'm glad he isn't making excuses for her mistakes like some other parents (like the Lohans). This is just one of the many reasons I love this man.

Posted by TEinSP November 21, 2012, 12:45 pm

But really, after he got over the scare didnt he want to bust her **** If it were me even at 19 after my parents got through with me I wouldnt ve been able to sit down for a week!

Posted by Conn November 21, 2012, 12:26 pm

This is heartbreaking. To classify it as a way to get attention is plain idiotic. It doesn't matter. People who have not lived through or experienced drug addiction simply do not understand. She is fortunate to be alive and given the opportunity to recover. I only wish the best for her and her family as they work through the obstacles ahead. I lost a loved one to a drug overdose recently. It truly is heartbreaking, but unbelievably prevalent.

Posted by SarahPod November 21, 2012, 10:36 am

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