In a candid conversation on The Osbournes podcast, legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne shared insights into his past substance abuse and current lifestyle choices, emphasizing that while he has moved away from hard drugs, he still uses marijuana.
The 75-year-old Black Sabbath frontman discussed the improvements in his life since overcoming years of heavy alcohol and cocaine use, stating, “I’m much better today.” Osbourne recounted an experience where a friend encouraged him to try microdosing ketamine. He recalled visiting a doctor for a small dose, which he found to be too stimulating. “For me, that’s lighting the fuse,” he explained, invoking the Alcoholics Anonymous adage, “One’s too many, and ten’s never enough.”
Despite his occasional use of marijuana, Osbourne noted that he feels “happier” compared to his days of addiction. However, he acknowledged that he is “not completely sober” and credited his wife, Sharon, for helping him stay away from harder substances. “My wife kicks my butt all the time,” he said, humorously adding, “She would f—ing make my life so difficult.” He joked about Sharon’s ability to find and dispose of any marijuana he has, stating, “Even the marijuana, she will f—ing find it and get rid of it.”
Osbourne aims to prevent others from following his troubled path. “The message is, if you are out there and you are using dope and you want to get off, there is plenty of help,” he advised. He highlighted the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous, stating that the program helped him “sort out” his life. Although he no longer attends meetings, he mused, “Maybe I should. I don’t know.”
In a lighter moment, Osbourne shared a risky anecdote from his cocaine-using days, describing a close call with law enforcement while in a public restroom. “I bent down, and I see these black boots standing at the urinal — it’s a f—ing cop,” he recalled, humorously recounting his determination to finish his drug use despite the danger.
With a mix of humor and honesty, Osbourne’s reflections offer a glimpse into his ongoing journey of recovery and resilience.
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