Pete Doherty has spoken about his struggles with drug addiction, stating that it has “ruined” his life.
Doherty’s drug addiction has been widely reported upon, with it believed to be the cause of the initial break-up of The Libertines and also a factor in the demise of his relationship with Kate Moss.
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Speaking to the Daily Star, Doherty said: “I would like to get rid of the damn drugs. It’s no longer fun. On the contrary, it’s just shit and kills all my creativity. But it’s difficult to stop. My past life is a fucking mess, a real mess.”
When speaking about the negative effect drugs have had on his life, Doherty said: “Its gone wrong in so many ways. Although I don’t believe in regrets – ’cause that offers nothing – but clearly some things I would like to change. I wish I had better contact with my family. I have caused so much crap.”
Doherty spoke to NME magazine last year about his dependency on heroin and cocaine, saying: “I don’t think it’s possible to sustain a healthy, for want of a better word, cocaine and heroin dependency, and then call yourself healthy by any stretch of the imagination.”
Pete Doherty has now reunited with The Libertines for a show at Hyde Park’s British Summer Time festival, which will take place today (June 6th).
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