English Footballer Dele Alli Reveals Childhood Abuse and Addiction, Enters Rehab

Alli was sexually abused at age 6 and dealing drugs by age 8 before being adopted into a supportive family at 11.
Alli developed addictions to sleeping pills and alcohol as coping mechanisms for childhood trauma.
After a recent injury, Alli entered a 6-week rehab program in the US for treatment of addiction and mental health.
Alli hopes sharing his story will encourage others facing similar struggles to seek help.
Alli says he's now in a good place mentally and aims to revive his football career at Everton.