Eminem Celebrates
11 Years Sober While attending Coachella, Eminem
proudly showed off his sobriety medallion. He posted a photo of the medal,
referencing his 2010 hit, “Not Afraid.” "11 years - still
not afraid." His previous addiction to prescription
drugs was well known due to his
constant position in the public eye. He successfully began his sobriety
in 2008 after several failed attempted. In an interview with Anderson
Cooper in 2010, Eminem spoke of
his struggle to get treatment due
to his celebrity status. Eminem,
via ’60 Minutes’ His albums ‘Relapse’
and ‘Recovery’ both featured
songs that detail his struggle
with addiction. Eminem said his love for his
daughters as well as his consistent
workout regimen are the reasons he
is able to maintain his sobriety.