The Final Straw
It was no secret that Carson struggled with substance abuse, and that reflected on his personal life greatly. In one incident in 1982, Carson was pulled over while driving in his DeLorean while intoxicated. He was sentenced to three years probation and was forced to take a program on substance abuse for drivers.
The Final Straw
60 Minute Reveal
Carson was fully aware of the fact that he had an issue. He only opened up about it in a 1977 interview with 60 Minutes. He said: “I don’t handle alcohol well at all, no. Really don’t.” His addiction inspired many of his jokes on the late night show he hosted.
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