Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler has issued a statement from rehab, following news last week that he has entered a program to help with his sobriety.
“I picked up a bottle and drank,” Steven writes. “This occurred a few times and that is a few times too many. I knew that this had to permanently stop. That is the moment I picked up the phone, before it got out of hand, to get help. I had kicked hard drugs several years ago and now it is time to get rid of the urges of drinking alcohol.”
“I am at a great facility and will stay here until I am comfortable to be home to work the program on my own,” he continued. “I love you all for understanding, being patient and supporting my decision. Like my peers, I will beat this too, so I can return to music and beat my drums!”
As a result of the drummer’s situation, his band, Adler, announced the postponement of its summer tour last week.
"We are truly sorry to all of the fans and promoters who were looking forward to seeing us on the road, but right now Steven's health is the most important thing," said Adler frontman Jacob Bunton. "We hope to make it up to everyone when Steven recovers."
U.S. dates are currently being rescheduled to early fall.
Adler has had challenges with sobriety for many years; he was dismissed from GNR in 1990 over his heroin addiction.
He appeared on the second and fifth seasons of the reality TV show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, as well as on the first season of its spin-off Sober House.
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