Jodie Sweetin is opening up about a turning point from her early teens. In a recent podcast interview, Jodie Sweetin shared the story of her first drink, a moment that revealed more about her future than she understood at the time.
According to People, Jodie Sweetin was only 14 when she drank heavily at Candace Cameron Bure’s 1996 wedding. She remembered sitting far from her mother and accepting refills of red wine throughout the night. The blackout that followed shocked her, yet she also felt something shift inside her, a sign she now sees more clearly.
Jodie Sweetin Revisits Her Early Patterns
As Jodie Sweetin spoke about those years, she explained how her drinking grew quickly. By 15 and 16, she noticed she partied far more intensely than her friends. They urged her to slow down, but she searched for people who matched her pace. She saw that pattern early, yet she did not know how to break it.
During the conversation, Jodie Sweetin also discussed her ADHD diagnosis as an adult. Acting had once given her structure and focus. When her childhood routine faded at 13, she felt lost and overwhelmed. She said she used substances to control her restless mind, even though they offered only temporary relief.
A Long and Honest Road to Recovery
In her 20s, Sweetin’s addiction became tied to her public image, even though she never struggled with it while filming the sitcom. She spoke openly about going to treatment, having children, getting sober, relapsing, and finding her way back again. Her path was not smooth, but she stayed committed.
A car accident later caused another setback when a prescribed muscle relaxant triggered a relapse. Jodie Sweetin worked hard to regain her sobriety after that moment. Her determination helped her return to acting, including her role on Fuller House, and to move forward with new creative projects. Today, she shares her story so others can see hope in their own struggles.