Addiction is nothing new in the world of glitz and glamour and news of celebrities going to rehab due to drug or alcohol addiction is not uncommon. However, we don’t often hear about celebrities who battled addiction and achieved sobriety. Here they are:
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Steven Tyler
- Mel Gibson
- Eric Clapton
- Chester Bennington
Robert Downey Jr. was addicted to cocaine and had problems with depression for years. His addiction led to problems in his career and personal life and only when his family left him that he decided to get treatment. Downey is thankful that he’s now sober and looks back at that part of his life to keep him stay sober.
Living the life of a rock star, Steven Tyler admitted to being a drug addict during his recent interview with Ellen DeGeneres. He said that his addiction would’ve led either lead to jail, death or insanity; so, he decided to seek help and be sober.
Mel Gibson is one of the most famous actors who have been arrested several times on DUI charges due to his alcohol addiction. After seeking treatment, he is now celebrating his 5th year of being sober.
World-renowned singer Eric Clapton has battled and was in denial of his heroin addiction for years. He even contemplated suicide and attended multiple addiction treatment programs before he became sober. With the help of music, he has successfully fought addiction.
Chester Bennington from Linkin Park decided to end his addiction and become sober after 6 years of alcohol addiction. He said that a traumatic sexual abuse during his childhood may have led to his addiction. Thanks to music again, he is now sober.
These celebrities and their fight against addiction are proof that addiction can be stopped. All you need is to take the first step towards recovery by stop denying the addiction and get addiction treatment in a rehab center.