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Steven Tyler Comes Clean on Drug Dependency

Steven Tyler now admits that he was fighting a dependency on pain and sleep medication when he checked himself into rehab last month, though the Aerosmith vocalist first said he sought the "safe environment" of rehab to recover from several foot surgeries and foot therapy.

"To have your feet done, to have your leg done, you have to be on narcotics," Tyler said in an interview Friday night to promote his band's participation in 'Guitar Hero 3: Aerosmith.' "You have to be on sleep aids at night. I don't know about Joe [Perry] but I was off and running and I didn't like the me that was me."

"This was a month ago, so I just put the brakes on and checked into detox and just pulled the plug on all of it," Tyler, now 60, explained. In May, the legendary rocker disclosed his aforementioned medical procedures were to correct longtime foot injuries resulting from his physical performances.

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Dagwood

Retire OLD MAN and go out gracefully.

November 10 2009 at 6:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
chelly

Areosmith is the best i love there songs

September 06 2008 at 9:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
maria

He is looking some what older but not like a 60 years old person.But I don't love him,I love his honest.
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maria

Tennessee Drug Treatment

August 21 2008 at 2:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
momz

Who doesn't love Steven Tyler and Aerosmith? He is still HOT at 60!! The foot surgery and relapse??? I'm just not feeling it. Glad he is sober again!

July 01 2008 at 3:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jan

Love this guy and his band....yes, he does deserve a break....best of luck to you.

July 01 2008 at 8:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Terri

Aerosmith is FANTASTIC, seen them in concert in 2002. He deserves a break. Look how long he has been a star & he has not been in the spot light like a lot of them have. Please read my story & see if you can help or if you may be one that needs help.

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June 30 2008 at 2:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
letsjustdance

Love this guy, love his band...I respect him for getting help for his situation and for his honesty.

June 30 2008 at 2:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Verltasaaequitas

Wow he's 60? He still looks hot though LOL

June 30 2008 at 1:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply