Advice for Struggling Addicts from Rocker Nikki Sixx

Nikki Sixx shares advice for people struggling with addiction. He encourages people to share their stories and to keep reaching out for help.

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[brickmarz]

I’m beyond proud of him. He’s saving so many people by being so open and honest about his struggles.

[Jackie-Cat]

I'm so glad Nikki was able to fight on because now he's an icon for other addicts to recover. So saving himself saved others

[chanelguerra]

3 years clean from heroin, love my new life

[mooseknuckle]

Think how many people Sixx has helped.He's a huge Rock star and doesn't have to come forward and put himself out there as a Heroin addict if he doesn't want to.I respect him for his decision to reach out to folks.

[MichaelDouglasSkewes]

20 years clean this exact week 1/ 1998-1/2018 ! And it gets easier, for me it did! I don't miss it!

[JohnHWelch]

I feel connected to Nikki Sixx. I am a recovering addict and I went through pretty much the same childhood he did. My mother was just like his. She constantly yelled and swore at me, called me names like useless and no good bastard, WHEN I WAS A PREETEEN!!!, and she came home with loser men that verbally abused me. My father also left and didn't even acknowledge I was his son too, like Nikki's father. All that plus the fact that I am also a musician makes me feel that connection to him. I can certainly relate to him 100%.

[Kelly-jjkb]

I’ve bein trying to quit cigarettes but it’s tough and I always look up to Nikki for inspiration and I hope one day to be able to stay away from the bad habits like he has bein doing for years

I'm glad he was able to overcome his addiction.  We have lost far too many talented people to drug addiction.

[karenvalasek]

If I hadn't had a massive heart attack and died I wouldn't have stayed clean. Almost 7years now. I'm lucky I survived and smart enough to never go back

[JohnHWelch]

I am a recovery coach and I run a sober house, and I am also a person in long term recovery, and Nikki Sixx is spot on here. Being a person in recovery from addiction is nothing to be ashamed of. Thankfully the stigma associated with it is starting to go away. There's still some stigma, but it's not near as bad as it was in past decades.

[goodwinmom]

I really wish my ex had been able to watch this. He idolized Motley Crue. He also passed away a year and a half ago from complications from alcoholism. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your stories and your message with the world! I hope it helps many other fans deal with their own addictions.

[pbrown]

Thanks Nikki! Been clean and sober for 28 years, 8 months, 11 days and counting. I knew when I got into recovery that was it, I was done. Your'e always a huge inspiration to me. Thanks bro!

[senosab]

A serious problem being addressed by a (formerly) serious addict. Kudos to Nikki Sixx for coming out the other side of that hell and going out of his way to help others make it.

[tankhalffull]

I was never a Motley Crew fan, simply because they weren't really of my era.., but really see Nikki as a stand up guy.., happy to see that he turned his life around and is helping others...

[danapidd]

He gets the message across without any BS. Down to earth guy. 👏

[Michelle-kgzz]

I'm proud of Nikki Sixx and I'm Glad he's still with us🤘😚

[tomquigley]

I met him once by accident and he left me with a bad feeling. This clip has changed that opinion and I wish him well.

[joshschow]

Nikki your my idol. I have been clean of junk for 4 years now. It’s because of you. I read your book often. Thank you! You saved my life. Much love bro

[franksancho]

I spent 150, 000 on heroin as a functioning addict.. I love my sober life way better..and the things I've accomplished. It can be beat

[sixxygrrl]

Nikki Sixx is the very reason I have 9 1/2 years clean and sober from Heroin. 100% gave me the courage to get help.