As part of their Icon of the Year coverage, Time Magazine recently published an interview with legendary singer/songwriter Elton John who shared his thoughts about the legalization of marijuana in parts of the U.S. and Canada calling it "one of the greatest mistakes of all time."
John revealed that he suffered from alcohol and drug addiction for a period of time during his music career. "I maintain that it's addictive," he said. "It leads to other drugs. And when you're stoned - and I've been stoned - you don't think normally."
His battles continued after being introduced to cocaine in 1974. When describing this time in his life, John admitted his personal experience with addiction led to his firm stance against marijuana use and that the drugs had disastrous effects on his personal life, "You make terrible decisions on drugs."
These admissions from the legendary singer come from the perspective of a former addict who has now been sober since 1990. Earlier this year, John shared an Alcoholics Anonymous chip with the caption that read, "34 years clean and sober. My life has never been better."
This story is further proof that alcohol and drug addiction does not discriminate. People from all walks of life can easily become addicted. The best choice is not to risk experimenting with alcohol and drugs at all!
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