Cara Delevingne Opens Up About Early Struggles with Substance Abuse: How Drugs and Alcohol Became a Coping Mechanism
Entertainment | July 7, 2024, 7:23 p.m.
Model and actress Cara Delevingne recently opened up about her struggles with substance abuse, revealing that she got drunk at her aunt's wedding when she was just 8 years old. Reflecting on her past, Delevingne admitted that she turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with difficult times but ultimately found that they only made her feel sad and depressed. Since becoming sober in 2022, she has been able to regain control of her life and is proud of the new opportunities it has brought her, including a role in London's West End. Despite being around others who drink at parties and festivals, Delevingne remains committed to her sobriety and finds joy in sober experiences. She credits her decision to get clean with helping her feel more stable and calm, despite facing temptations along the way.