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Mighty Ducks Star's 7-Year Sobriety Journey
5 Nov
Summary
- Shaun Weiss celebrates seven years of sobriety after years of struggle.
- He plans to open charities in Los Angeles and Atlanta to aid addicts.
- Weiss attributes his past struggles to depression and child star pressures.
Shaun Weiss, known for his role in the 1992 movie The Mighty Ducks, is marking seven years of continuous sobriety as of November 5, 2026. Weiss previously struggled with addiction and homelessness after achieving child stardom in various projects, including Pee-wee's Playhouse and Freaks and Geeks.
He has undergone extensive treatment, including three years in sober living and a full year of inpatient care. Weiss now credits yoga for helping him achieve self-containment and control over his happiness. He views his past tumultuous experiences as integral to becoming the person he is today.
Weiss's journey included significant legal troubles stemming from his addiction, with arrests in 2017 for alleged methamphetamine possession and in 2020 for burglary and being under the influence. Despite these challenges, he is now focused on helping others overcome similar situations.
He plans to open charities in Los Angeles and Atlanta, aiming to provide access to high-level treatment for young addicts, a method he believes was crucial to his own recovery. Weiss finds his purpose in assisting those navigating addiction.
