Family members with an unflattering history exist even in the families of our most sparkling politicians.

But even these acts seem mundane in comparison to Roger Clinton Jr., the younger half-brother of Bill Clinton.

It’s no understatement to call him the black sheep of the family.

Roger Clinton outside White House

And that’s saying a lot.

Roger chose a different lifestyle.

He found himself hooked.

Roger Clinton sings into mic onstage

“You just try it one time and the addiction takes over if you allow it to.

The temptations were there and I gave in to them.”

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.

Bill Clinton talks to Roger Clinton and Barbra Streisand

Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

He would become part of one of Clinton’s biggest scandals

Controversy would arise again in 2001.

Roger would be arrested for drunk driving less than two months after he was pardoned.