Drew Barrymore summed up alcoholism perfectly. "I'll never be the cool girl at a party with a glass of wine. I'll want 3 bottles." The more people understand that alcoholism is a disease, the more people we can save. Kudos to Drew for staying healthy and sober. I'm sure it's not easy.

Oh wow. This sounds like my alcohol-free journey. Never thought I’d live without that destructive behavior but I did stop. I’m at 16 months sober and going strong.

"Insecurity is loud. Confidence is quiet."

"Insecurity is loud, confidence is quiet." Awesome quote! I will certainly use that in conversations.

Im starting my journey today, longest I ever quit was 3 months. I’ve had over 300 blackouts and very destructive behavior. I blacked out last Sunday and am in the urge of losing something for once in my life so beautiful, it really hit me in a way I never been hit before and for once, I’m afraid to lose it.. I will be almost a week sober and I am promising myself this time, I have to sober up or else god is going to be done giving me my last chance.. 🙏🏼

I always drank a little here and ther but in 2011 my mom passed away and i drank pretty much every day for at least 10 years. Recently got married in june and quit alcohol. Didnt even drink on my wedding day. Feels very good to have control over my addictions.

I have been sober for 26 years. There are only two things I can't do: I can't drink alcohol and I can't lift really heavy objects. And I'm great with that. :)

Almost 8 months alcohol free after drinking everyday for about 6 years. To some people alcohol is just a drink. To some people it’s a way to socialize. To some people it’s a way to enhance a moment. To me, it was a crutch. To me it was a means to cope. To me it was an escape. It was a poison. I’m glad to be rid of this stuff. Best choice I ever made.

Crazy I just hit 4 years sober, 20 year severe alcoholic. Hospitalized many times , arrested, awful mean person. Had seizers trying to stop. I had no hope. I did psychedelic therapy and Im the person I knew I could be. Healing, myself and the others around me. My life has done a 180. Anyone out there struggling, don't loose hope. I promise it can change no matter how bad it is.

I was a alcoholic for 30+ years I was in AA for 25 years I started very young alcohol nearly killed me I started at 8 a.m. and drank all day while working from home I would wake up at midnight or so trembling and a rapid heart rate I had to drink mouthwash to even myself out. It took a stroke to sober me up God did for me what I couldn’t do for myself! 🙏🙏🙌🏻🙌🏻

I just love Drew.

i think it's so important to talk about the different ways people stay sober. not everyone works a program or can throw themselves into AA, it's so important to highlight that there is not just one singular way to get sober from your addiction. i was an opiate addict for 10 years, i tried full abstinence and working a program but i could never stay clean for more than 6 months. i didn't want to be on another drug but finally i gave in and tried maintenance. i am now over 6 years sober from my drug of choice. i still smoke weed to manage my anxiety and other physical health issues. this is what i've found works for ME. find what works for you!

I like Drews personality, shes so down to earth despite her being famous ever since she was a kid. I am happy for her that she has stayed sober.

I hit my bottom with alcoholism in 1996. I was 23 years old. That summer I read Drew's book Little Girl Lost and it definitely played a key role in me seeking help and getting sober. I am forever grateful for Drew sharing her own personal experiences and struggles that I could relate to and gather strength and inspiration from. I have been sober ever since - 26 years. Drew continues to inspire me with her realness and her drive and her accomplishments.

i'm loving drew's second life as a media personality instead of just a movie actress. she should've done this sooner with her talk show and just sharing life experiences

I love the way she explained this. It really comes down to either mastering the toxic behavior or making the decision that you have to choose a separate road and stay on it.

Can relate. Happy for Drew. I love seeing people who rise from the ashes. Drew looks great! I am currently on the same path. 5 months sober. 30 years of mildly abusing alcohol with only risk and diminishing returns to offer. Time for a change at 50 years old. A sober life is a better life for those that are ready.

I'll be three years sober in February. I relapsed over and over for 10 years. Don't give up. Keep quitting until you quit. Don't feel guilty for relapsing. Just keep quitting over and over. If I can do it, anyone on this planet can do it.

I LOVE her honesty and openness. I just recently kicked the habit, and it’s changed my whole life. I don’t feel like a slave anymore. It took 5 years, but I did it finally. My confidence is WAY higher now and I can even control my diet a lot better too because I know I’ve worked that muscle that says enough is enough.

Drew rocks She’s so honest and true to her heart she’s a sweetheart