Famous Musicians in Recovery
This rapper started his career with Dr. Dre rapping about vicodin, vodka, and other substances. He has since gotten sober and even had an album titled "Recovery"
Eminem/Marshall Mathers
In 2002, he announced that he was recovered. Marvel’s 2008 movie Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr
This famous musician was known for his music, performances, and even some soundtracks for films. He also had his struggles with cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol. He has sponsored other famous people in AA, such as Eminem, since 2009.
Elton John
who won Academy Awards for Good Will Hunting and Argo and starred as Batman in the DC Comics franchise. said on social media, “If you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.”
Ben Affleck
The lead singer of this band wrote the book "Scar Tissue" in which he talks about his own experiences with heroin addiction
Who is Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers
He was one of America’s best Friends from 1994 to 2004, but off-screen, he was struggling with alcohol and prescription drug use disorder.
Matthew Perry
This country star, who was married to Nicole Kidman, went to treatment for alcohol and has been sober since 2010
Who is Keith Urban
The most famous and successful horror author in history has been in recovery for 33 years. whose books and movies have scared the pants off of audiences for decades, reports heavy drug and alcohol use in the 1970s
Stephen King
This British rock musician struggled with substance abuse and "cocaine" throughout his earlier years. He has over 35 years of sobriety after getting sober at the Hazelden Treatment Center in 1987.
Who is Eric Clapton
The “Can’t Hold Us” singer is now a champion of the recovery movement as he brings awareness to the struggles of addiction through his music and various other efforts.
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