Battling with Addiction
Throughout his career, Depp has struggled privately with alcohol abuse. He made multiple attempts to reduce his intake of alcohol, but was unable to stay sober. In 2013, Depp announced that he had stopped drinking entirely, stating, “I investigated wine and spirits thoroughly, and they certainly investigated me as well, and we found out that we got along beautifully, but maybe too well.” Later accusations suggest that he did not manage to stay clean for long.