Jax Taylors Vanderpump rules The costrs have offered their non -filtered thoughts on their cocaine addiction and their subsequent sobriety.
Taylor debuted in bravo Vanderpump rules in 2013. Its highs and lows, including their marriage with Brittany Cartwright – were in the center of the series Until his departure in 2020. Taylor did not move away from reality television for too long and in 2024 he scored his own series with Cartwright titled The valley.
After the first season, Taylor was checked in a treatment center. Revealed that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder before confirming that he had 83 sober days Following a cocaine addiction.
“I have substance problems, mainly with cocaine. It is difficult to say -aloud,” said Bravo’s “hot mic” podcast in March 2025. “I have been treating it since 23 years old and now I am 45 years old. There were times when I would stop doing it, but there were times when it would be heavy.”
Taylor also discussed alcohol reduction. “People ask you,” Do you also have an alcohol problem? “I don’t necessarily believe that I have an alcohol problem, but both go hand in hand,” he continued. “I can’t do cocaine without drinking. So I just gave up both. I am proud to say that I have 83 sober days now, which is the longest that I have spent in my life without either. “”
In response to Taylor’s confession, he received the support of several of his former Costars. Continue to move -you for your unpaid answers, including Cartwright’s defense to stay with him in the midst of his addiction:
Brittany Cartwright

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor.
Casey Durkin/Bravo“Unfortunately, his addiction has made irreparable damage to my son and me,” Cartwright wrote, who shares Son Cruz with Taylor, wrote through his Instagram story. “I’ve spent years trying to help him. I wish more than anyone who could say the proud I am of him today, but he would lie. Their actions will speak for themselves. “
Cartwright addressed criticism of Their past relationship with Taylor.
“And to those who ask me why I stayed if I knew I had a problem for all these years. You can’t help but who have fallen in love with. I have done absolutely everything I am in my power to get the help I desperately needed. Unfortunately, I was naive and believed that his empty promises and his statements to change for years, “he continued. “Once you have a child with someone, it’s not easy to go out. It took everything in my power to pick up the force to move away. For those who have gone through the like, you succeed. For those who ask me … it’s okay. I am now in a much better place. “
Tom Sandov

Tom Sandov.
Grop Nungly/Bravo“I mean, I think it’s amazing,” Sandoval said Look at what happens live with Andy Cohen In March 2025 “I’m so proud of him, I think it’s so impressive. It seems that he has really been working on himself. Seriously. For this time. “
Despite being “a bit aware” of Taylor’s “problems”, Sandoval did not elaborate the details, and he added: “I mean, I have been around him over the years.”
Lala Kent

Lala Kent.
Nicole Weingart/BravoAfter Taylor the plans expressed to reach In Kent, who was six years old, he weighed his personal growth.
“Now that Jax has come out talking about his addiction, it’s a very, very delicate topic,” she shared in Amazon Live. “Sobrity for someone, is not a size that fits everyone. Everyone has a different level of addiction, but addiction is addiction.”
Kent also mentioned Cartwright’s mood. “Britain is one of my most beloved friends. I know a lot, “he added. “I don’t know what will be shown in their new season of The valley. What I know is that I am very close to her and anything we have discussed, this is her story to share. “”
Lisa Vanderpump

Lisa Vanderpump.
Gizelle Hernandez/BravoVanderpump recalled questioning Taylor’s behavior during the end of season 8. He told Cohen that “something was wrong, surely” before expressing the hope that Taylor would remain sober.
“But Jax is very stubborn and he will tell you what he wants to know,” he shared Radio Andy. “I knew something happened but (I don’t have much contact with him) The valley. I am not as involved, not as if I were Vanderpump rules. “”
Scheana Shay

After knowing Taylor’s revelation of addiction, Shay admitted that it was a “Long reaches. “”
“Jax has put (Britain) and his son through much, and I’m glad he is finally taking care of and sober,” he said People. “I just hope it will continue on this path, not only for himself, but for Britain and his son.”
“Britain and Cruz have always been my priority in this situation,” Shay continued. “I know everything and I just want to have a peaceful life. I want Cruz to grow with two parents who put him as a priority. “”
If you or someone you know is struggling with the abuse of substances, please contact the administration of service abuse and mental health services (Samhsa) National aid at 1-800-662-Help (4357).


