Sobriety can feel like an uphill battle for anyone struggling with substance abuse, even celebrities. The entertainment industry has an infamous reputation for exposure to drugs and alcohol, and addiction is a slippery slope. Recovery is made even more difficult when everyone is watching, but these sober celebs persevered anyway.
Though some, like Ben Affleck and Demi Lovato, experienced highly publicized setbacks, their slip-ups haven’t stopped them from resiliently pursuing sobriety. Others faced addiction that wasn’t always obvious—only Drew Barrymore‘s closest circle, for example, was clued in to her alcoholism.
Thankfully, resources for recovery are more accessible now than ever before. Here’s what sober celebrities have said about their own sobriety journeys, and the encouraging words they have for anyone also pursuing sobriety.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
