during parts of the 1980s. He has said that when drugs were available, he sometimes participated, although cocaine primarily intensified his drinking. He has also explained that he generally avoided using it while actively working on set because he already felt anxious enough without a stimulant increasing that feeling. These admissions come from McCarthy’s own retrospective account of his life rather than speculation about his behavior. They are relevant because he has chosen to discuss them publicly while explaining his recovery. His story does not present substance use as glamorous
This Hollywood Star’s Life Story Is More Remarkable Than Any Role He Ever Played
