Josh Brolin discusses 12 years of sobriety and daily recovery rituals

Actor Josh Brolin has shared details regarding his 12-year journey of sobriety, attributing his success to a strict daily morning ritual. He revealed in an interview with The Telegraph that he attends a recovery meeting via Zoom every morning at 6:00 a.m.

Brolin described a turning point that occurred when he woke up on the sidewalk outside his home, prompting him to reflect on the direction of his life. He noted that he finds more enjoyment in sobriety than he ever did while drinking and highlighted the benefit of avoiding legal issues.

In addition to his history with alcohol, Brolin discussed his struggles with nicotine addiction. He mentioned that after quitting chewing tobacco, he became heavily reliant on nicotine pouches. His history includes early experimentation with drugs and multiple arrests during his 20s and 30s, often related to public intoxication and disorderly conduct.