has been candid on Twitter and other social media platforms about how low he sank in the 1990s as his addiction to heroin, alcohol and other drugs spiraled out of control.
Lassner, 52, grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home on New York’s Upper East Side. It was a loving and stable family. Lassner’s drinking during trips to synagogue progressed to the supply of whiskey and bourbon that he found in a refrigerator there. By the time he graduated from high school, he was an alcoholic and practiced at hiding it.
Lassner eventually dropped out of college. His career in TV blossomed and his addiction worsened. One day while flipping channels, he came across the 1989 TV movie “My Name Is Bill W.,” starring James Woods as the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. “It changed my life,” Lassner says. In no time, Lassner was drinking half a gallon of Listerine a day. Cocaine, heroin and Vicodin soon followed. “After eight years of being sober, within a year, I’m 10 times worse than I ever was,” he says. “I’m grateful every day that I didn’t die of an overdose.”
“God bless the King brothers,” Lassner says of the late King World chiefs Roger King and Michael King. Taylor flew with Lassner to an Arizona rehab facility, where he eventually had the epiphany that allowed him to get healthy.
I hope this reboot of Permanent Midnight remembers the Ben Stiller cameo.
andylassner Wow. So much love & respect for you Andy.
andylassner No 'Degree of Average' Andy! What an expression of true courage and character! First, I am sure you know you are handsome! Second, your stature might even be taller than Ben Afleck's, even!
andylassner he's the mean tweeter?🍸
andylassner Nothing Average about Andy, such an inspiration that I'm sure will help many who struggle.
JackPosobiec andylassner Anyone else in this club? And I have no clue why lol
andylassner I have been there and back for 20 years of my live I been sober and just about six years now been on an off with drinking now I have hit rock bottom again but I choose to stay sober this time I need to make changes in my life repeating the same thing over and over
andylassner Respect AndyLassner, you are a strong man . And so honest to. 👍🏻And you heart an the real place ❤.
andylassner Great article andylassner , thank you for sharing your journey
andylassner Wow, I am sure glad that you chose life andylassner. Yes, I recognize that 10 year old kid in you, that Ellen talks about.. I find it endearing. :) Keep going, Andy and never give up or in.
andylassner Proud of you, Andy. I myself have been sober 10 yrs, 10 months.
andylassner Thank you for this heartfelt story. Unfortunately, we all know someone going through this. You are helping tremendously with your words.
TheKalenAllen andylassner andylassner thank you for sharing your story!
andylassner ❤❤❤❤
andylassner Thank you, Andy. I love and respect you......and thanks for making me laugh every day.
andylassner God Bless you Andy for telling your story! I truly think this will offer help to people who think they are alone in their struggle.
andylassner Your an amazing man and an inspiration to many.
andylassner Much respect for you!!
andylassner Wow! What an inspirational story for many. So proud of you & congratulations! Thank you for for sharing your story, Andy.
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andylassner So glad you found the strength to get through that period in your life ❤️
andylassner Thank you for your courage and honesty in sharing your story.
andylassner Thank you for sharing your story and for your passion to resist in these difficult times for our country.
andylassner Thank You andylassner for sharing your story!
andylassner Thank you, Andy. Your fight helps us fighting-feel not alone ❤️🤗
andylassner From someone that has suffered with anxiety disorder for over 25 years, this was a good Tuesday morning read. Thank you for sharing your story.
andylassner Nothing but love and respect for you. It’s a tough road to navigate. You are an inspiration to all!
andylassner Thank you for sharing your story. Hopefully, someone who needs help will read it and take action.
andylassner 🙌🏻
andylassner Makes me love and respect you even more andylassner
andylassner I didn’t know this about you Andy. Good luck and I hope you have many many years of good health.
andylassner Every sober person is a miracle. Congratulations, andylassner! 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾ILoveBeingSober
andylassner So amazing
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