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Jason Isaacs Marks 28 Years Sober After Near‑Death Turning Point

A social video credits surrender, asking for help, plus 12-step groups as central to his recovery, urging others to seek help.

Overview

  • Isaacs posted a video marking his 28th year free of drugs and alcohol and said the moment he woke sober in 1998 forced him to quit using.
  • He told viewers he once believed he was 'going to die' from addiction and described living without hope before recovery restored meaning to his life.
  • Isaacs said he surrendered control, asked for help and joined 12-step groups, while stressing there are multiple paths to recovery.
  • He has previously said his problems began young, first getting drunk at about age 12 and escalating after heavy partying as a teenager.
  • As a well-known actor from the Harry Potter films and The White Lotus, his public account aims to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.