Eminem recently shared his journey to sobriety on the Paul Pod podcast, reflecting on the aftermath of a life-threatening drug overdose. After getting clean, he started working on his  album, Relapse, and remembered the joy of making music again, saying, “It was like the first time I started having fun with music again.” At that time, he was still dealing with withdrawal and taking 75 to 80 Valium pills each night.

Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg, revealed concerns about potential brain damage during this recovery period. Despite some early struggles, Eminem’s brain gradually recovered, allowing him to create more successful music.

In 2011, Eminem spoke openly about his addiction to Vicodin, Valium, Ambien, and methadone, which led to his overdose. He also shared the challenges he faced in rehab and how he ultimately chose to detox at a hospital to avoid distractions.

Eminem’s journey from near-death to recovery and renewed creativity is a testament to his resilience and determination.