Eminem Celebrates 11 Years Sober While attending Coachella, Eminem proudly showed off his sobriety medallion. He posted a photo of the medal, referencing his 2010 hit, “Not Afraid.” "11 years - still not afraid." His previous addiction to prescription drugs was well known due to his constant position in the public eye. He successfully began his sobriety in 2008 after several failed attempted. In an interview with Anderson Cooper in 2010, Eminem spoke of his struggle to get treatment due to his celebrity status. Eminem, via ’60 Minutes’ His albums ‘Relapse’ and ‘Recovery’ both featured songs that detail his struggle with addiction. Eminem said his love for his daughters as well as his consistent workout regimen are the reasons he is able to maintain his sobriety.
