Michelle Heaton has hit out at news that the government are planning to crack down on drug users, in the wake of her own addiction battles.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the Liberty X star, 42, who has been candid about her three year drink and drug hell, shared a series of snaps from the height of her battle and penned a lengthy caption about tackling substance abuse.
Her post came just hours after Boris Johnson warned middle class drug users he will not sit 'idly by' and let them fund crime as he unveiled a £300million narcotics blitz - a scheme slammed by Michelle, who called for better education on the matter.
Shock: Michelle Heaton has hit out at news that the government are planning to crack down on drug users, in the wake of her own addiction battles
Earlier this year, Michelle, who is now 32 weeks sober, first announced she was seeking treatment for her drink and drug addiction, which saw her binging nightly.
On Tuesday, she posted a trio of images - two of which showed the ravages of her addiction, including appearing to passed out and another showing her with bloodshot eyes, and two shots showing her happy and healthy.
In her caption, she explained the post was a reaction to the government crackdown and reflected: 'Harsher punishments will unfortunately not stop us real addicts it will drive us to be more manipulative in our addictions'.
The PM warned recreational users face being stripped of their passports and driving licences under new curbs unveiled today, as he joined police on a dawn raid.
Backlash: Her post came just hours after Boris Johnson warned middle class drug users he will not sit 'idly by' and let them fund crime as he unveiled a £300million narcotics blitz - a scheme slammed by Michelle, who called for better education on the matter
Pained: Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the Liberty X star, 42, who has been candid about her three year drink and drug hell, shared a series of snaps from the height of her battle and penned a lengthy caption about tackling substance abuse
They also face receiving text messages from police if their numbers are found on
