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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s struggle with addiction

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s personal history with heroin and other substances, and his advocacy for community-based and spiritual approaches to addiction policy

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Feb 6, 2026

What substances did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly admit to using and when did he disclose them?

has publicly admitted to a long past ion—describing 14 years of substance use that began in his early teens—a disclosure he reiterated in his remarks as secretary at ’s Prevention Day on February 2, 2...

Jan 26, 2026

What specific prescription medications has Robert F Kennedy Jr criticized?

has publicly singled out several classes and specific prescription medicines—most prominently (SSRIs, including Prozac), (e.g., Adderall), antipsychotics and mood stabilizers, and certain such as Ozem...

Jan 10, 2026

Did robert f. kennedy jr. publicly acknowledge alcohol misuse or seek treatment?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly acknowledged struggles with substance use that included alcohol and heroin and has repeatedly described entering and completing formal addiction treatment in his lat...

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