by Jada GomezBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs the Managing Editor of Streaming at BuzzFeed, I cover all things entertainment, and especially love to nerd out on all things Disney. Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and relapse. Lamar Odom is lucky to be alive. Netflix After a near-death experience in 2015 due to a four-day drug bender, Lamar's wife at the time, Khloé Kardashian, stayed by his bedside during his difficult recovery, and also remained relatively quiet about his years-long substance abuse.