Scott Stapp says alcohol and drugs abuse, bipolar disorder led to ‘psychotic break’

[steve2470]

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/scott-stapp-bipolar-battled-drug-addiction-article-1.2220480

Scott Stapp says he's finally on the road to recovery after a troubling bout with alcoholism, drug abuse and bipolar disorder.

Late last year, the Creed singer suffered a paranoid breakdown during which he threatened to kill President Obama, claimed he was a CIA agent and said the terrorist organization ISIS had infiltrated his family.

In an interview with People, the 41-year-old rock star admitted the dark period was "a psychotic break that was brought on by alcohol and drug abuse."

"I was hallucinating. I drove around the United States for a month, following an angel that I saw on the hood of my car," Stapp said.

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[ScreamingMeemie]

1. I'm glad he's on the road to recovery.

And I'm glad he's sharing his story.

[PeaceNikki]

2. Gee, that's surprising.

[steve2470]

3. I'm glad he went public with this, good for him

It helps to destigmatize his conditions.

[Codeine]

4. But it will never destigmatize his awful music. nt