On Sunday, July 4 Slash celebrated 15 years of sobriety.
Meegan Hodges, Slash’s girlfriend posted on her Instagram a photo of Slash with the message: “Baby, Congratulations on your 15 YEARS of SOBRIETY! ‘An addict who achieves recovery is capable of achieving anything.’ (wise words someone said) I am so very proud of you every day but today I am so very extra proud of you. I love you to the moon and back! #recovery #youaresexyandsober #strength #bestmanyoucanbe #slash #happy4thofjuly”.
In 2001 Salah was diagnosed with a form of congestive heart failure known as cardiomyopathy as a result of years of chronic and heavy alcohol abuse. Over the past few years the guitar icon has been openly discussing his past issues with drug and alcohol addiction.
“I come from, not an alcoholic background, but my dad was a drinker and people in my family were drinkers, and being born in England that was just part of pub culture, I know that if I thought I could casually have a drink or casually do whatever, that would leave that door open. I know how that works, because I’ve done it before, so I just abstain from it altogether.” He told Classic Rock magazine.
