Brad Pitt says he can drink in ‘restrained manner’ after 7 sober years, but expert raises red flag
10, the actor said, "I was sober for seven years. "I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privileges," he said.BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR? I think I'm going to be able to manage it – I have the skills now.
- ▪10, the actor said, "I was sober for seven years.
- ▪"I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privileges," he said.BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR?
- ▪I think I'm going to be able to manage it – I have the skills now.
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| Publication time | Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:54 -0400 |
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Health Brad Pitt says he can drink in ‘restrained manner’ after 7 sober years, but expert raises red flag Addiction expert warns that returning to alcohol after a problematic relationship with it can be 'dangerous' By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published August 17, 2026 7:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Alcohol use after years of sobriety can carry hidden risks, expert warns after Brad Pitt revelation Jessica Steinman, a Los Angeles addiction specialist, generally advises against people returning to alcohol after a problematic relationship with it, warning that "testing the waters" can potentially be "dangerous." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After seven years of sobriety, Brad Pitt has revealed that he resumed…
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