Busey says he stopped using cocaine on May 3, 1995, and has been sober ever since. In addition to his busy and prolific career as an actor, Gary Busey has earned a reputation for philosophical aphorisms that he calls “Buseyisms” – words of wisdom drawn from the letters of a word that he said reveal… Continue reading Gary Busey Reflects On Cocaine Addiction, Becoming Sober
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Goo Goo Dolls Singer John Rzeznik Reflects On Getting Sober
The “Iris” singer has been sober since 2014. The Goo Goo Dolls, the multi-platinum rock group best known for hits like “Iris” and “Name,” are still going strong both on the road and off. And lead singer John Rzeznik is living the family life he had never previously imagined before he got sober. Rzeznik recently… Continue reading Goo Goo Dolls Singer John Rzeznik Reflects On Getting Sober
Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
“I was not happy. The struggle and addiction for me started when I was 45 years old. It wasn’t like it was happening all my life.” Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, recently spoke on the Today show about her personal struggles with addiction. Presley spoke with Jenna Bush Hager at Graceland on the eve of… Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
Tom Hanks’ Son Chet: Parents Helped "Every Step Of The Way" To Sobriety
The actor and rapper says parental support and the birth of his daughter gave him the motivation to get sober. Chet Hanks has struggled with substance use under the public eye but is now sober thanks to his parents. Chet Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has had a long, public struggle… Continue reading Tom Hanks’ Son Chet: Parents Helped "Every Step Of The Way" To Sobriety