Experts comment on Brad Pitt's return to drinking after seven years of sobriety

Experts comment on Brad Pitt's return to drinking after seven years of sobriety

Recovery professionals told The Hollywood Reporter on 13 August that Brad Pitt's moderate drinking after seven years of abstinence is not unprecedented, though outcomes vary according to individual factors. Pitt disclosed on 11 August in an Esquire interview that he had resumed drinking after a seven-year period of sobriety, mentioning a brief episode of suicidal thoughts tied to family grief, as reported by Fox News. He also promoted his upcoming film "Heart of the Beast," ABC News noted, and said his alcohol consumption was limited to moderate amounts, Yahoo reported.

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Addiction Experts React
Addiction Experts React

The Hollywood Reporter • 13 août 11h19

Recovery professionals say Pitt's reported moderate drinking after seven years of abstinence is not unprecedented, but caution that outcomes vary and depend on individual factors.

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Brad Pitt’s sobriety story deserves more scrutiny
Brad Pitt’s sobriety story deserves more scrutiny

Salon.com • 11 août 19h05

A recent magazine profile of Brad Pitt’s sobriety is criticized for lacking scrutiny of his personal and legal issues, prompting calls for more rigorous questioning.

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Brad Pitt reveals that he's drinking again after seven years of sobriety but 'not in big quantities'
Brad Pitt reveals that he's drinking again after seven years of sobriety but 'not in big quantities'

Yahoo • 11 août 02h22

The actor told Esquire he has begun drinking again, but only in limited amounts, after a decade-long period of abstinence.

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10 août 2026
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Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety, suicidal thoughts and more in candid interview
Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety, suicidal thoughts and more in candid interview

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 10 août 22h15

The actor revealed he has resumed drinking after years of sobriety, recounted a brief period of suicidal ideation linked to family issues, and promoted his forthcoming movie "Heart of the Beast."

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Brad Pitt admits he began drinking again after years of sobriety
Brad Pitt admits he began drinking again after years of sobriety

Fox News • 10 août 20h50

The actor disclosed that he began drinking again after a seven-year period of abstinence and reflected on his struggles with grief and a brief episode of suicidal thoughts.

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