Dean McDermott: 3 Years Sober After Dark Addiction Battle

Dean McDermott has reached a significant milestone in his recovery, marking over three years and four months of sobriety as of November 2026. The actor recently spoke about the severity of his addiction journey, which began with cocaine use at age 19 and escalated with opiates over the past decade.

McDermott described his addiction as a period of "blackout drinking" to cope with grief, leading him to become a "functioning addict" despite destroying his life and alarming his family. The crisis peaked when he was 56, contemplating suicide with his children and wife present, a testament to the disease's grip.

He credits treatment for his recovery and now actively works as a drug and alcohol counselor, a role he finds deeply fulfilling. McDermott shared that he spent 30 of his 43 years struggling to achieve sobriety, expressing gratitude for his current position helping others.