– He accompanied his father to a rehabilitation center.
Colson Bakerbetter known as Machine Gun Kellyreceived an “extreme reminder” from his 15-year-old daughter, Casie. “When my daughter said to me, ‘Dad, I can tell when you’re under the influence,’ it really hit home for me,” he confessed on the “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game” podcast.
This revelation prompted him to change
“It took me a while to recognize the power that drugs had over me, but once I did, I realized I had to change,” she explained.
A mission from a father
“As a father and as a man, I have a responsibility to break this cycle of dependency for my daughter. I want to be the kind of father I always hoped to be,” he expressed his motivation. Young Casie was born in July 2009 to Machine Gun Kelly and his former partner, Emma Cannon.
Last month, Machine Gun Kelly celebrated a full year of abstinence, which he spoke about on the podcast “Dumb Blonde.” His current partner, Megan Fox (38), has played a crucial role in his recovery. She has offered support during the psychological challenges that come with drug detox.
During his time in rehab, Machine Gun Kelly also acknowledged the source of his anger. Doctors gave him strategies to manage his emotions. He admitted to his past use of not only alcohol, but pills and marijuana. In a 2020 interview with “Interview,” he confessed to his addiction to Adderall, a stimulant drug.
Struggling with alcohol withdrawal symptoms
“After recognizing the impact of my substance abuse on my daughter, I had to face the challenge of alcohol abstinence,” she revealed.
Maintain abstinence for your daughter
“Maintaining my abstinence is not just about avoiding drugs, but also about dealing with the physical and emotional symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.”