Eminem celebrates 12-years of sobriety on social media

Legendary American rapper, Eminem is celebrating his 12 years of sobriety, following his struggles with drugs and alcohol is now clean and living his best life.

Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the special moment, the rapper whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, shared a photo of his 12-year sobriety chip and wrote: 

‘ Clean dozen, in the books! I’m not afraid.’

 The artist has been open about his battles with addiction in the past, revealing he was once taking up to 30 Vicodin (an opioid that treats severe pain) a day as well as ‘anywhere from 40 to 60 Valium’ (a benzodiazepine that can help people be calm).