“Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre said he had no choice but to temporarily shut down production of the CBS hit out of fear for troubled star Charlie Sheen, explaining, “You can’t do that much cocaine and work.” Lorre tells TV Guide’s upcoming issue, “I didn’t want to be writing a sitcom while my friend died. Or worse, hurt someone else. We couldn’t be complacent. There was a tragedy unfolding right in front of us. There was violence and blackouts. On a certain level, if you’re looking the other way, you’re responsible.” He added, “It was falling apart. It was heartbreaking to be around here then.” Sheen left the show in February and has been on a “winning” streak ever since.