' son, , got real about his past with drug abuse. The star recently celebrated two years of sobriety and showed off his Twelve Steps app tracker as proof. reached out to him over text with a reminder about the special day.
On a recent episode of The Surreal Life, Chet said: “Two years ago today, I was coming off a three-day coke binge where I didn’t eat, sleep or barely drink any water for three days straight,” he recalled. “When I got to Vegas, I weighed 190lbs. At the end of it, I weighed 163.
I lost 27lbs in three days, so my disease is gnarly. It’s not pretty. I went straight from Vegas, checked myself into rehab.
.. again.
” He went on to explain that he "just knew" that he needed a change. The 34-year-old found himself broke and at "rock bottom" as he made the leap into recovery at the time. On the show, the cast gathered around him to celebrate and offer their support.
Macy Gray said in a confessional: “As much as he comes on as he’s this cool guy, I think every day is a big deal for him to keep it together.” Nowadays, Chet finds himself living in the moment and enjoy all life has to offer. He attributed some of his progress to God, sending praise that way.
He also explained that he was moved and comforted by the show of support from his co-stars. “They were all there to celebrate and support me being sober which really touches me,” he said. This isn't he first time that Chet has spoken candidly about his difficult past.
He told PEOPLE that he didn't find sobriety necessarily "difficult," as managing life while not sober was much harder of a task for him. He said: "When you just commit and decide and you stick to it, it's not even something that you negotiate with. It's just a non-negotiable.
And life becomes extremely easy." He's also explained that he's much happier in life, saying none of it would have been possible without going sober. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team.
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