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Lamar Odom makes sobriety his top priority after DUI arrest, gives glimpse of his addiction struggle
Almost three months after his arrest in Las Vegas for DUI and other misdemeanors, Lamar Odom is mainly concerned with his sobriety journey. Speaking on Page Six Radio on April 8, the ex-NBA player and two-time champion, who last month pleaded not guilty to the charges, pointed out that staying fully sober is his main focus. He even admitted, “I don’t even drink alcohol.”
Lamar saw addiction as a disease of the brain and likened it to cancer, which is why it should be treated seriously. He also talked about the role of knowledge in dealing with it. “The more and more I get educated, the more and more it’s easier for me to stay sober, ” he explained. Besides that, he also mentioned that in order to keep an addictive mind at bay it should not be given anything by i.e. any substance. Such a statement is a clear indicator of his firm resolve in recovery.
Two months sober for Lamar Odom, who wishes to help recovering addicts
Having just hit a major turning point in his journey to sobriety, Lamar Odom disclosed he will soon be 60 days fully sober. Odom stated in the USA Today interview dated March 26 that he has not been using either marijuana or alcohol, adding that marijuana was the hardest one to give up.
Encouraged by his accomplishment, Odom wants to focus on his mission through his popular presence on social media to encourage and motivate others. He confessed that he is physically and mentally fit and very strong but like anyone, he can also have the temptation of drugs or substance to escape.”If I could just help one simple person and give them faith and hope that they can get through this, then maybe one of the reasons why the Lord kept me is to that extent, ” he said after being struck by the fact that he had been given a second chance to lead others to faith and hope through their recovery.
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Lamar Odom on his struggles with addiction, sobriety and hiring others
On January 22, 2026, Lamar Odom, the double NBA championship winner, was arrested and charged with DUI. Since then, he has taken great measures to study and fight his addictions. In an appearance on Page Six Radio in April, he talked about addiction being a brain disease like cancer or other illnesses, and how educating oneself is one major factor in handling it. “I’m finding it easier and easier to be sober as I keep educating myself, ”
Apart from his 2015 ordeal of drug overdose, Odom has revealed that the desire to inspire those going through addiction is one of the main reasons why he has made public his story. “It’s been a long journey of both my mind and my body, but addiction is a battle that everyone knows about, ” he told USA Today in March 2026. Odom sees his life as a message that change is possible for the average person if given faith and hope. “Maybe that’s the reason that the Lord saved me, that I could be that source for others, ” he said with heartfelt emotion, revealing how he intends to use his struggles toward helping others.
Jason Biggs Reflects on His Journey to Sobriety and the Hidden Battle with Addiction
American Pie actor Jason Biggs celebrated a significant moment by publicly announcing his one year of sobriety in October 2018. He started off his post by admitting that it was the “weight of my obsession with booze and drugs” that led to his downfall and the realization of the need to change. “As a matter of fact this stuff is hard, ” he conceded, at the same time urging those who are fighting addiction to reach out for help without feeling shame. He also stated that he was really proud of his sobriety more than anything else in his life.
Later, during the March 2024 session of the All the Fails podcast hosted by his woman Jenny Mollen, Biggs shared the extent and the trickery of his addiction when he recounted the story of how, after buying a fifth of Vodka and drinking it straight after a very productive therapy session, he was heading to the point of “taking himself out of the life equation.” He had known how to get “wasted” and at the same time carrying out conversations and, with the help of misplaced bottles at his home bar, his struggle remained unnoticed by others.
Ashlyn Harris opens up about past Adderall addiction and her journey to recovery
Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Ashlyn Harris recently opened up about her long-time involvement with Adderall misuse that first occurred while she was dealing with multiple injuries and rehabilitation in college soccer. On a 2025 episode of the Question Everything with Danielle Robay podcast, Harris called her addiction “wild” and “problematic, ” and shared that her Adderall abuse led to going for days without sleep and even snorting the drug. “I felt like I was gonna give myself a heart attack, ” she admitted, looking back on her dark days.
Her college coach, Anson Dorrance, was her mainstay in recovery during this tough phase by offering her both emotional and intellectual support. Harris told that Dorrance motivated her to read and he even pointed out Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning as a great piece of literature whose major theme of a different way to look at suffering has changed her perspective so much that she declared, “It changed my life.” she also pointed out that these “serious adjustments” were the help she got to come out of the dark and take the reins of her health and destiny.
Offset reflects on how he got sober after an emotional “wake-up call” from his son
In October 2025, rapper Offset of Migos announced that he had been sober from codeine for four years. He said that it was the interaction with his son Jordan that led him to change his lifestyle. On the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast, Offset talked about how Jordan pointed out that his rapper’s soda, mixed with the opioid to make “sizzurp”, was a different color than the pineapple Fanta the teenager was drinking. Jordan asking, “Why is yours a different color than mine?” turned out to be a big “wake-up call” for him.
The comment touched Offset very much. He even revealed that after the moment came to his mind in private, he was so moved that he “damn near cried.”
He also said that he thought it was a great mistake to set a bad example for the kids because they don’t even know drugs. “I felt bad as a father, ” he said, adding that when his son tries to imitate him even by something as simple as drinking a drink, it is a turning point that makes him quit the drug and focus on his role as a parent.
Anthony Hopkins marks 50 years of sobriety, reflects on life-changing moment
Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins has revealed the exact day he made a commitment to sobriety December 29, 1975. During an October 2025 interview on The New York Times’ The Interview podcast, Hopkins narrated the scenario of him being drunk behind the wheel in California while experiencing a blackout, and he did not know where he was going. It was a horrifying question in his mind, had he already killed someone or would he be the one, when he faced the reality of his alcoholism.
Thanks to a friend’s encouragement, Hopkins decided to recover from his addiction. At the end of 2025, he was reminiscing over his 50 years of clean living, and told his story on Instagram in a moving post that went out to those people who are suffering the same way: “Try life, choose life instead of the other. Live, live and live more.”
Jax Taylor opens up about long battle with addiction and celebrates sobriety milestone
In March 2025, Vanderpump Rules star Jax Taylor publicly disclosed the fact that he has been struggling with substance abuse for decades. This revelation came after his rehab stay. He confessed on an episode of Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast, “I am coming out that I’m an addict, ” pointing out specifically that cocaine was the main drug he was addicted to. Moreover, Taylor revealed that his addiction to drugs had been a part of his life for more than 20 years, beginning when he was 23 years old and continuing on an on-and-off basis until he was in his mid-40s.
He also mentioned that besides cocaine his main problem was also with alcohol. So he finally took the step and decided to get rid of both cocaine and alcohol. “I don’t necessarily think that I have a problem with alcohol, but the two substances complement each other. I definitely can’t do cocaine without drinking, ” he said referring to the situation. Sharing good news, he mentioned that he has done 82-83 days of sobriety without any of the two substances, which is the longest period of time that he has been sober and also the most important milestone of the recovery and healing of his addiction.
Tom Holland reflects on his discovery of clarity and health after quitting alcohol
Tom Holland, best known for his role as Spider-Man in, opened up about his decision to quit drinking in 2022, revealing that he even felt “enslaved” by the drink and that he recognized that he was really addicted. At the podcast, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Holland was very honest about his struggle and said, “I was definitely addicted to alcohol, not wanting to hide that at all.” He went on to say that the habit of having a drink every day was, in fact, a major red flag for him, especially since it was accompanied by constant headaches and a feeling of being “enslaved” by the habit.
Since giving up drinking, Holland has not only improved his physical health but also his mental health. The actor commented that he now enjoys deeper sleep, is more physically active, and has a considerably higher level of mental acuity. These benefits have also changed his reaction to stressful moments on film locations: “Things that would go wrong on set that would normally set me off, I could take in my stride, ” he said. When you decide to put yourself first and give priority to your health, it also opens you up to a whole new way of experiencing and coping with your career and the pressure that comes with it
Alec Baldwin reflects on almost 40 years of sobriety and life in New York
Alec Baldwin has mentioned only a few times that he has been sober for almost forty years after making a life change through sobriety. He was silent for the most part on the topic and only in a May 2024 podcast, he disclosed that he has been clean since February 23, 1985, meaning 39 years of sobriety. Baldwin frankly admitted his severe alcoholism and drug addiction in the early 1980s after he moved from New York City to Los Angeles, remembering a time when cocaine was used to get high and “like coffee” to most people.
He became free from cocaine addiction but then started a new fight with alcohol, which led to quitting completely. Nowadays, he feels that being in New York City gives him peace as he says that the city “relaxes me.” He likes the little things such as just going for a walk, discovering new things in the places he already knows and having lunch or coffee with friends; this is how he lives a calm and grounded life.
Alec Baldwin on 39 years of sobriety and his spiritual journey in NYC
The Search for Red October actor Alec Baldwin opened up about his sobriety for the first time in a few years on a podcast in May 2024. Furthermore, he also disclosed the date of his sobriety as February 23, 1985.
When reminiscing about his first few years in Los Angeles after moving there in 1983, Baldwin called cocaine his ‘white-hot problem’ for the next two years, highlighting how widespread the drug was at the time. “I mean, cocaine was like coffee back then, ” he added, honestly confessing the severity of his addiction at that time.
Shortly after ditching cocaine, Baldwin switched over to alcohol for a short period before also breaking free from his alcohol addiction. He is now 39 years sober and believes his New York City environment contributes to keeping his inner peace and alertness. He went on to say that when he walks the city, it puts him at ease and he is able to see architectural elements he had forgotten. Sticking by his decision to cut down on complications, Baldwin is living happily through his daily activities such as having coffee and lunch with friends, and finds consolation in the city that he has grown to love.
Anne Hathaway marks five years of sobriety as a life-changing milestone
Recently, The Princess Diaries actress Anne Hathaway announced that she has been sober for over five years, marking a major milestone in her life. In an interview with the New York Times, Hathaway mentioned that “deep down” she was sure that drinking alcohol was not going to work for her. She even went so far as to say quitting alcohol altogether was her only option. She likened their relationship to having a very bad allergy. “If you’re allergic to something or have an anaphylactic reaction to something, you don’t argue with it, ” she said. “So I stopped my arguing.”
Talking about the good things coming from her decision, Hathaway said that “everything is better” for her without alcohol. She admitted that alcohol was often a “wallowing fuel, ” an emotion she chose to do without. By getting rid of the need to wallow, the actress has moved on to a positive, clear-minded lifestyle, and she is very happy with her decision to be on the sober path.
Demi Moore talks about breaking the cycle of self-destruction and discovering recovery
During her speech at the 2018 Woman of the Year Award ceremony, Peggy Albrecht Friendly House, a nonprofit helping women recovering from substance and alcohol abuse, Demi Moore revealed her struggle with addiction and thoughts of suicide shortly after she started her career. She admitted that despite her professional achievements, she was going down a drunken path of self-destructive behavior, one that continuously lowered her self-esteem until she was on the verge of breakdown.
Moore believes it was a “divine intervention” and the help of two strangers, who delivered her a harsh ultimatum to change her life, that saved her. “They basically told me that unless I was dead, I better show up, ” she remembers. That faith in her inspired Moore to take the right steps in her life before it was too late.
Looking back at the experience, Moore revealed her heartfelt thanks, “They definitely saw a bigger part of me that I had not seen myself. And I’m so thankful that without that chance, without their faith in me, I probably wouldn’t be here today.” Her narrative effectively illustrates how support and belief in second chances can lead to a successful recovery.
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Noah Cyrus opens up about busting Xanax addiction and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel
Noah Cyrus shared in 2022 how she realized hope after a difficult journey of addiction to Xanax, a dependence that she has been working on since 2020. In an interview with *Rolling Stone*, the artist explained how the drug at first gave a sense of order and a way to escape feelings of pain. “When I saw that it was even possible to shut out the things inside of you for a minute and numb yourself to pain, that’s when it was over, ” she shared. She pointed out how quickly the drug took her down and she described the habit as a “dark, bottomless pit.”
Cyrus broke it off with the drug during the pandemic when she came to a realization that she was not emotionally available to herself anymore, she remembers the times when she “would nod off” and be unable to keep her eyes open. Seeing the dire nature of her situation, she decided to get the help of drug professionals. She remarked that “it didn’t happen overnight and I was very much a work in progress, ” however, the journey has finally provided her the work and the hope necessary to meet the future with a clear mind.
Eminem speaks about hitting rock bottom due to addiction but turning the moment of getting sober as a “superpower” metaphor.
One of the great rappers Eminem revealed in his upcoming documentary *Stans* about His journey of nearly losing his life due to addiction to prescription medicines and about the one major emotional moment that led to his revival. He said that almost dying and missing the birthday of his daughter Hailie Jade while in a coma was the two things that shocked him so much that he decided to change. “I was so sad that I didn’t show up for her, ” he said discussing the moment when he felt that getting clean was not only for his kids but also for himself.
Since then, the rapper redirected the legendary work excellence and get back to music, the Oscar Holder. He said that this turning point has also made him see his sobriety in a new light. The rapper who previously tried to hide his addiction, now considers his clean life as a great source of power. “I started treating sobriety like a superpower and I took pride in the fact that I was able to quit, ” he said. Eminem relishes in and is proud of his sobriety that has been going strong for a long time.
Dax Shepard talks about 2020 relapse and being afraid of his “enormous secret”
After being a long-time member of AA, Parenthood actor, Dax Shepard and the co-host of Armchair Expert podcast, Dax Shepard, disclosed a relapse of his long-time sobriety. After 16 years of sobriety, Shepard told that he had relapsed by taking Vicodin following a motorcycle accident. He first started with a legitimate prescription, but then he started increasing the dosage and finally, he lost control. “Maybe for the last eight weeks… I’ve been on them all day, ” he told his listeners, admitting that his tolerance had increased to a very dangerous level
Hollywood star narrated his experience of relapse and the pain of living a double life secret. “I totally hate it. And I’m lying to people. And I know I have to stop, ” he said. Showing his fears over the physical withdrawing that was ahead, the actor felt “very lonely” and weighed down by his “huge secret”. His openness gave an uncensored insight into the nature of recovering and the continuous attention it demands.
Jamie Lee Curtis speaks about her decade-long secret opioid addiction and her recovery
In 2018, Jamie Lee Curtis revealed to the world that she had been secretly addicted to opioids for 10 years, starting in the late 1980s after a minor plastic surgery. For ten years, the actress confessed that she lived a double life, “stealing and conniving” to sustain her addiction, yet she managed to hide it entirely even from those closest to her. “No one knew. No one, ” she told People, pointing out the loneliness of her secret.
The event that changed her was in summer of 1998 when she decided to take painkillers from her sister’s suitcase without asking during a visit. Stricken with remorse, Curtis left a message of apology on the suitcase just before her sister left. Rather than scolding, her sister simply hugged her and earnestly asked her to save herself. Curtis went to her first recovery meeting on February 3, 1999, and also disclosed the truth to her husband, Christopher Guest, who was very surprised to find out about her secret struggle. She has been sober ever since and is an example to many people battling with similar problems.
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Drew Barrymore reflects on her journey to freedom after quitting drinking
In 2021, the actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore marked a significant achievement by opening up about the fact that she had been sober for two and a half years. During a talk on CBS Mornings, she revealed that she had come to the conclusion that “it was no longer a good thing in my life, alcohol.” Barrymore, who had a drug and alcohol addiction rehab experience earlier in her life, said that sharing her story was both “empowering and exposing” for her.
Notwithstanding her quitting, Barrymore in a 2023 interview with the Los Angeles Times pointed out that she shuns the “sober” tag as she doesn’t want to be seen as a “perfect Puritan.” Before realizing that she was losing the battle to alcohol, she confessed to years of attempting to “master” her drinking. She has discovered that by releasing the desire for control and following a way that is good for her, she has gained peace and pride in the fact that she is still on her journey.
Will Arnett’s Intervention Helped Bradley Cooper Face His Addiction and Decide to Get Sober, Actor Says
The star of A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper, has been quite transparent about his past cocaine addiction in the early 2000s. In a 2022 episode of the Smartless podcast, Cooper narrated a defining moment when his friend Will Arnett called him out on his drug use. “That was the first time I ever realized I had a problem with drugs and alcohol, ” he remarked, underlining how that one talk has stuck with him over the years.
Cooper regards Arnett as “the reason” that he went down the road of sobriety. He was aware of the boldness it must have taken for the friend to do the tough but necessary talk. “He took that risk of having a hard conversation with me that put me on a path of deciding to change my life, ” Cooper remarked. That is indeed why he values support and intervention when one is dealing with addiction.
Demi Lovato exposes the struggle with addiction
In 2018 Demi Lovato celebrated 6 years of sobriety. But at the same time she broke the news to her fans through the confessional single “Sober, ” saying she had turned back. Besides other, the lines like “Mama, I’m so sorry I’m not sober anymore” were an open apology to her family and fans. –
And it is only a blood month after the single release that the singer was in a hospital going down with a very serious overdose that given a strong point to the severity of her struggle.
The power of the Instagram post is in her confession that Lovato’s illness is constant: “The thing is, I’ve learned that this disease does not simply disappear or fade with time, ” she said through her letter. “It is a continuous struggle that I have not conquered yet. Besides asking for time to work on myself and my sobriety, she showed her gratitude for their love and support and shook the fan’s belief in one more chance. She promised to ‘keep fighting’ until the time she could ‘stand on the other side of recovery’.”
Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about “jumping” addictions and going cold turkey
In 2018, Jada Pinkett Smith shared a very honest moment of her struggle with addictions, highlighting how her addictive behaviors would quite literally be different throughout one’s life. During her reflection, she thought about her younger self who used to think “sex could solve everything, ” without knowing that actually, she was addicted to sex. She also mentioned a turning point that made her realize her continuous dependency on alcohol when she woke up at home alone and was almost down her third wine bottle. “You might have a problem, ” she thought back then.
Smith decided to do a 180 on her life and she went “cold turkey” noting her compulsive nature. “I am a binger and I have to constantly look at myself, ” she said.
On top of just saying the substances or actions, she highlighted the need to get at the root of the “why” behind one’s behaviors.
Now, the main thing for Smith is the emotional attachment and the reasons behind the obsession a self-awareness that has aided her in staying in control of her life and choices
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AJ McLean turns a fresh page with sobriety and self-discovery
AJ McLean, a member of Backstreet Boys, first tried drugs when he was filming the 2000 music video for “The Call.” He later said that he was so “off the walls” during the shooting. Coming out of a relapse, he got clean in 2021 and within a year, he saw big changes in himself such as shedding 32 pounds just by cutting out alcohol and fast food.
In an interview with People in July 2025, McLean told about his dedication to sobriety, “I’m sticking this one out all the way. It’s a daily thing.” He mentioned that he was deeply moved by the advice from the sober community that helped him turn his life around.
Although he admits that he is “still learning, still growing, ” McLean has become more and more sure of his identity apart from his role as a performer. “I’ve found different words, for example, boundaries, I hardly ever had those, ” he admitted. “And now I do, which is a great thing. AJ is a member of a band. He is a character, but he doesn’t represent me as a person. Alexander James is who I am.”
Bow Wow reveals he was addicted to lean for a while and he advises the youth not to get involved with drugs
Right after the unexpected passing of Mac Miller, rap artist Bow Wow (Shad Moss) used the microblogging platform Twitter to talk about his own cough syrup addiction (lean). At that time he was working on the FACE OFF album with Omarion, he was under the influence of lean every day, which besides to the change of his attitude, also affected his relationships with fans and family, he continued. Bow Wow further confessed that he drank lean several times a day even when he was on the Chris Brown tour, which ended up in a severe withdrawal episode that he was rushed to the hospital.
Bow Wow reveals that he struggled with such excruciating pain that at times he almost gave up on life and physically passing out, he is now sharing his story to save others from going down the same path, explaining how addiction made him sacrifice so much that he rarely even thought about his family and friends. Bow Wow is saying no to drugs in clear terms and spares no details about the consequences he is still dealing with as a result of his addiction, apart from the physical symptoms, he still has stomach pain. To help others, Bow Wow has promised to be open and public about his struggle; he also highlighted the roles of parents educating their children and of focusing youth for them to break the cycle and make positive choices.
Lily Allen reveals extreme addiction issues and intervention
Singer Lily Allen spoke openly about her addiction problems when she released her fourth studio album No Shame and a memoir My Thoughts Exactly. She talked about a time when she was using cocaine heavily and drinking to the point of being “parasitically drunk.” Her addiction got so bad that one time at a Halloween party hosted by Kate Hudson, she bumped her head on Orlando Bloom’s head, and she was knocked out.
Allen said that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin intervened and the intervention was the start of her opening up. She explained to The Guardian that, “Nothing I did made me feel satisfied. I think I remember waking up one day during those dark days and thinking, ‘Maybe it’s time for heroin, cause nothing else is working.'” By sharing her story, she highlights how serious addiction is and why support is vital for recovery.
Dennis Quaid reflects on cocaine addiction and how he reached recovery
Dennis Quaid who is known for The Parent Trap, publicly revealed his cocaine addiction from the 1980s, which was so serious that it drove him to the rehab in 1990. Quaid on Today in 2018 revealed that for him growing up in the ’60s and ’70s was experiencing a time when cocaine was viewed quite differently and the drug was even budgeted in some movies. He confessed that he was a cocaine user almost every day during the whole decade of the 80s.
Quaid recounts the enormous emotional conflict he had with himself as he was begging God to remove the addiction from him and then later in the day he was giving himself reasons to do it again. His moment of change happened during a “white light experience, ” when he saw himself dead or having lost everything that really mattered to him. This very thing made him talk with his future wife Meg Ryan about it get help. Quaid refers to this as the final chapter of his “love affair” with cocaine and the start of his recovery.
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Ryan Lochte seeks treatment for long-term alcohol addiction to focus on family and career
In 2018 Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte took the step of going to rehab after a situation where he tried to break down the door of his hotel room came to light. E! News got from his person that the swimmer had been struggling with alcoholism for years and his addiction to alcohol had become a very destructive habit in his life. The statement underlined that Lochte was ready to admit his problem and was determined in his fight against the disease.
Lochte understood that he had to face his addiction if he wanted a future. Besides not wanting to get into trouble again, he actually wanted to be the best husband and father. Apart from that, he was still determined to get ready to compete at his highest level again at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which would be his fifth time. This decision was a major step forward in his process of recovery and self-improvement.
Jason Ritter attributes love and personal growth to his path of sobriety
Parenthood toddler Jason Ritter recently revealed that his romance with turning wife Melanie Lynskey was one of the factors that made him decide to stop drinking. At the March 2023 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Ritter told that he first made the decision to not drink because he realized how wonderful Lynskey was and he felt quite the opposite to her due to his problems. “I thought I was a bit too crazy, ” he confessed.
Nevertheless, later in an interview with E! News, Ritter mentioned that surrendering alcohol is more than just a change in lifestyle it is actually a matter of inner transformation and a commitment to the same. In fact, when talking about their very first time together, he stated, “I found it easier to tell her that the reason why I was doing it is because of her, because at that point, I didn’t think I had a lot of value to myself.” He went on to say that at that stage he was more concerned with not causing her pain than with himself. Currently, Ritter chooses abstinence for his own health and well-being, revealing, “And at the moment, I’m doing it for myself.” Moreover, his story mirrors the changing character of healing and valuing oneself.
Brantley Gilbert discusses the “functioning” addiction and his recovery process
Maintaining sobriety for over 10 years, country vocalist Brantley Gilbert’s tale of addiction was a serious and potentially life-threatening ordeal. His dependency on both alcohol and prescription painkillers which started after high school, worsened as his music career flourished. He confessed that he would keep a bag of vodka or Jagermeister close by at all times and take “pulls” from the bottle every couple of hours, and have pills every few hours. What is even more frightening is that, during this time, he was a fully functioning addict and even stated that he produced more songs at that time than he does now.
Being ill in late 2011 really acted as a wake-up call for Gilbert when he was hospitalized for pancreatitis and advised that if he kept drinking, he would be dead. Even though he made the effort to “mark the bottle” and control the quantity he drinks by himself, he understood that the strength of his will was insufficient to break the pattern he was caught up in alone. December 18, 2011 was the day he checked into rehab, recognizing that it was the one area in his life he needed help to overcome. Gilbert also said that not being able to quit on his own “really pissed him off, ” but it was still the right step that led to his sobriety becoming permanent.