Sir Elton John is reflecting on the impact of sobriety on his life, saying he has never felt better.
Elton John gets candid on his sobriety journey
The Grammys winning music icon has spoken openly about how giving up alcohol and drugs helped him embrace a healthier outlook and appreciate a new chapter in his life.
"I’ve been sober for 36 years and my life has never been better," the 79-year-old star told HELLO!.
He added, "I nearly lost everything through my addictions, and becoming sober has been one of my greatest achievements. I’ve been so lucky to have the life I’ve had and it keeps getting better."
"Seeing their reactions has been a joy after we put so much effort into getting it right," he noted.
Sir Elton John has been sober since July 29, 1990, marking 36 years of recovery.
The music icon has described seeking treatment as one of the most important achievements of his life.
After years of struggling with cocaine, alcohol and prescription drugs during the 1970s and 1980s, John entered recovery and transformed his personal life and career.
He has spoken about how addiction affected his health, relationships and ability to cope with the pressures of fame.
What made Elton John to kick off sobriety journey
Elton John’s path to sobriety began after the 1990 death of his friend Ryan White, which became a turning point in his struggle with addiction.
On July 29, 1990, he entered rehab in Chicago and later took a year away from work to focus on recovery.
As part of his recovery, John embraced a 12-step program and learned to approach sobriety one day at a time.
He regularly commemorates his sobriety anniversaries publicly, such as sharing gratitude on Instagram and releasing alcohol-free lifestyle options like his 0% sparkling wine with his husband David Furnish.
