Josh Brolin credits strict morning ritual with helping him stay sober for 12 years

Josh Brolin says a daily 6 a.m. recovery meeting on Zoom has helped him maintain sobriety for 12 years after years of struggling with alcohol. He described waking up on the pavement outside his home as a moment that made him reconsider his life, and says he enjoys life more without drinking.

Brolin also discussed his ongoing struggle with nicotine, saying nicotine pouches became a near-constant habit after he stopped chewing tobacco. He said he sometimes used them while asleep and kept them by his bed; the CDC says nicotine is highly addictive and that more research is needed on the pouches’ health effects. His memoir, *From Under the Truck*, explores his experiences with addiction and recovery.