SIR Rod Stewart’s son has opened up on his reasons for checking himself into rehab as he looks to kick a drug addiction which has followed him for “decades”.
Sean Stewart, 44, entered the £48k-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehabilitation facility after several battles with drug and pill addiction.
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The son of music legend Rod Stewart admitted he needs help after his family staged an intervention[/caption]
His family held an intervention for him, voicing their concerns for his health, and Sean has since admitted he needs help dealing with his issues.
Now, speaking for the first time since beginning his treatment, Sean has revealed the reasons behind his decision.
He told the Daily Mail: “This is something I have been dealing with for many decades and has been very painful, as I am sure many people can understand.
“I am here to deal with the pain that I had in my childhood that stemmed from suffering from ADHD and an overall feeling that I can’t succeed in life.”
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder which can affect various types of behaviour including attention and hyperactivity.
The disorder can also disrupt one’s chain of thought, and make social situations more challenging.
He continued: “I am in therapy now, I am focusing on working through the problems.
“Just because I have struggled with ADHD and dyslexia does not mean that I cannot have a successful life and I am learning how to cope with it now.”
Sean said he believes that being up-front and honest about his situation is the way of dealing with the disorder, taking advice from other public figures.
He added: “I appreciate public figures who are honest about what they have to deal with, and I want to do the same.
“I am grateful for this time that I can step away from my businesses so I can work on being a better person for my family.
“I feel it is very important for me to be honest about my situation so I can inspire others to get help and grow stronger.
“I hope to be a role model for people who need help.
“I hate to hear about people suffering in silence, it’s heartbreaking, and if my story helps even one person then I am happy.”
Sean previously revealed the story of his addiction beginning at the age of just 13.
He told how he began drinking while still a student at Beverly Hills High School, before transitioning to ecstasy and heroin.
At 19, he had developed a serious drugs habit, and alcohol addiction, which saw him checked into Meadows, a treatment centre in Arizona.
He has since had multiple stays in different rehabilitation facilities.
It comes just months after the end of his marriage with Jody Weintraub – daughter of the American film producer Jerry Weintraub.
He has since been dating Julia Stambler, the ex-girlfriend of Charlie Sheen, and owner of SkinSane.
