Rob Lowe gave up alcohol and drugs in 1990 and was open on his way to sobriety for the past 30 years after he started drinking at an early age.
In a new interview with NBC Today, the 56-year-old actor reflected on his previous addiction battle as a teenage idol and member of the Brat Pack in the 1980s.
“The thing that really blows my mind is that I look back at that 18-year-old from The Outsiders and I realize that my kids are a lot older than that, and I’d be worried about putting them in that position now. , ‘reflects the star.
Sober 30: Rob Lowe Reflected on His Previous Addiction Battle as a Teen Idol and Brat Pack Member in the 1980s
Earlier, in his book Stories That I Tell Only to My Friends, Lowe revealed that actors in the 1983 drama “always got beer,” despite being under 21, according to NPR.
“No one will have a pity party or a telethon for all the 18-year-old movie stars suffering,” he said. ‘I understand. As if everyone spends their time in the barrel.
Referring to his own series of events that led him to the bottom and rehabilitation, including a sex tape with a minor girl in 1988, he said “every ten years” another rising star endures similar struggles, such as “Justin Bieber or whoever she is now. ‘
“The thing that really blows my mind is that I look back at that 18-year-old from The Outsiders and I realize that my kids are a lot older than that, and I’d be worried about putting them in that position now. , “Reflected the star (seen in the 1983 drama)
“No one will have a party of pity or a telethon for all 18-year-old movie stars,” he said. ‘I understand. Like everyone spends their time in the barrel ‘
“Either get out on the other side of it, much, much better or much, much, much worse,” he reflected, before crediting “recovery, sobriety and therapy” for saving his life.
When asked how he stayed awake for 30 years, he said “you must want to do it.”
He explained: “Unfortunately, no one can get healthy for their job, or for their relationship, or for their case in court, or because of their mother or father or sister and brother, they can only do it when they want to do it ”.
“Either get out of the other side of it, much, much better or much, much, much worse,” he reflected, before crediting recovery, sobriety and therapy “for saving his life.”
Lowe shares his two sons John, 26, and Matthew, 28, with his wife Sheryl Berkoff, whom he married in 1991.
The couple’s youngest child made his sobriety trip public in April, uploading a picture from his “Twelve Steps” program, showing that he has been sober for two years.
The post comes as Rob, 56, marked his own significant milestone last year, marking 30 years of sobriety.
Honest: When asked how he stayed awake for 30 years, he said “you have to want to do it”
Under the post of her son, the Parks And Recreation star commented: “I have never been more proud. Your hard work is an inspiration. Keep coming back.
Landmark: John Owen Lowe, Rob Lowe’s son, took to Instagram to reveal he was sober for two years
For extra effect in his post, son John also included a SnapChat image alongside his AA stats, showing him drunk, chugging out of a bottle of wine on his holidays, to point out how far reached.
Over the shot of John drinking, a headline says, “Life is short, blow it.”
But, along with the divided image, the Stanford University graduate began his statement entitled “Then -> Now.”
Proud father: Rob’s encouraging comment to his son
Opening: “I did not express my voice about my sobriety here just because I felt it was something I want to keep personally, but today I had a change of heart,” wrote the star’s son.
“I did not express my voice about my sobriety here just because I felt it was something I wanted to keep personally, but I had a change of heart today,” he continued.
“Two years ago and I am more grateful than ever to have a community of support and friends who continue to build and hold me accountable.
“Making the decision to change your life is difficult at any age, but as a young person, I hope I can be a small example that it’s possible and that things are getting even better,” John continued.