Jodie Sweetin: From TV Star to Addiction

Jodie Sweetin, who rose to fame as a child star on 'Full House,' has opened up about her extensive struggles with addiction and toxic relationships. Sweetin revealed that after the show ended, she intentionally behaved 'worse' than her peers in high school to counteract the perception of being a 'stuck-up TV star.' This behavior, involving substance abuse, continued into her mid-30s.

Her battles included crystal meth and cocaine addiction, alongside alcoholism. Sweetin acknowledged the difficulty of making mistakes in the public eye, noting that while child acting provided access to treatment, public scrutiny compounded her challenges. She first sought treatment in her 20s and achieved sobriety after having her daughters.

Despite a relapse in 2011 following a car accident and a prescription for a muscle relaxer, Sweetin has maintained sobriety. As of 2026, she reports being 16 years sober from alcohol and 13 years free from the medication she relapsed on after the accident.