Aerosmith announced on Tuesday that lead singer Steven Tyler voluntarily entered rehab after relapsing following a foot surgery.
Tyler has been open about his struggles with substance abuse for over a decade. Per a Recovery Spotlight from American Addiction Centers, he first became sober in the 1980s before relapsing in the early 2000s.
He most recently sought treatment in 2009. “As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years.
After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery,” the statement reads.
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