Steven Tyler Admits Painkiller Addiction, Enters Rehab

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 23rd 2009 06:26AM

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has spent decades shouldering the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, and ten years of performance injuries have taken their toll. Tyler has entered a rehab facility for pain management and an addiction to prescription painkillers, PEOPLE reports. His actress daughter Liv Tyler says, "We love him and are so proud that he is getting help to balance his pain management, not just for himself but for his family, friends and fans."

Tyler's daughter adds, "My family and I are in complete support of my dad's decision to seek treatment. He is a courageous man."

Tyler, 61, suffers chronic pain as a result of numerous injuries, and will most likely require surgery on his knees and feet to correct the lingering issues. His physician, Dr. Brian McKeon, tells PEOPLE, "The balance between managing his pain and avoiding addiction is tenuous and difficult and his bravery in persevering through rigorous touring is admirable. As with many athletes, Steven put his performance first as he struggled with acute pain for years."

The rock star, who battled drug addiction throughout the '70s and '80s, released a statement about his decision to enter rehab. "With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford," he writes. "I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of."

Tyler also tried rehab in May of 2008. At the time, he announced that he checked in because he "really needed a safe environment to recuperate" from painful foot surgery. Tyler later admitted that what he really needed help with an addiction to the sleep and pain medications he was taking following the surgery.

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Wednesday 23 December

By srsnakes

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Good Luck Steve.

By Kent M.

It never ceases to amaze me how much pleasure society takes in someone else's pain. It seems the race is no longer watched to see who win's , but to watch who STUMBLES!! Mr. Tyler WILL recover and WILL inspire others to reach out and accept help to get their lives back on course.

By Lisa

Merry Christmas. steven to you and yours. Good Luck in 2010, Norcor is nice I know how hard it will be, but you can do it!!!!

By ambimas

Hey Roberto Lighten up this guy has had a charmed life quit putting these people on pedestals!!! He is a guy From Yonkers NY just like me!!!!! get a life!!!

By judejaded

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i grew up in the 70s..i love aerosmith, i lust liv tyler. get well steven

By jerold

WOW another burnt out rock star hooked on drugs how do we live with the madness!!!!

By LivNeedsWood

What a friggin' baby.... courageous ? huh ? by trying to quit something he knew he shouldn't have been doing all along & taking the P way out ? Pampered POS never worked a hard day in his life...

aerosmith is arguably the best american rock band of all time. they definitely dont suck. john paul george and ringo aren't in their league as a group musicians. i mean as musicianship skills go..

By ARCHIE BUNKER

Anyone who thinks Tyler still cant "Rock" or has missed a step...skipped a beat. Check out " Just Feel Better" with Carlos Santana. Proves Tyler is the backbone and genius of Aerosmith! He would be a gold record star without Joe Perri. Tyler always gave Perri half the credit for the bands success. Truth is Perri will NEVER EVER be mentioned as a great guitarist. Like the song sings out..."Just Feel Better!" Steven Tyler !!

By IllbootenGOTTI

Vaccinate his ass with a phonograph needle.

By GrCmp5

Time has not been very good to Mr Tyler

By Glen

Millions are with you Steven.

By Charles Carter

The media seems to be sympathetic to the liberal gays and druggies in the entertainment industry, but are intolerant of others.

By hi all

Hey Tyler pop a few more pills and DREAM ON! You are just another idiot who took massive amounts of drugs and brought this country down. gfyourself!

By Shellfish789

WOW...how they can clean Tyler addiction up to his injuries, but Punish and scrutinized, make a BIG media CIRCUS out of and harass Michael Jackson for his problems.......WHAT A FAIR WORLD THIS IS....

I Like BOTH ARTIST.......

Steven Tyler's real name is Steven Victor Tallerico. I never would have known by looking at him that he was ethnic. HAHAHA

By Deena

As a loyal fan for years, I admire Steven for getting the help he needs, as too many people are not willing to admit they actually have a problem. It takes courage to do it. I wish him and his family all the luck in the world. Also a very happy holiday to all, even all the haters, who so clearly need to get a life. We all shall be judged one day, by the one and only soul who has the right to do so.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

By Shannon

You're awfully young aren't you. Actually listen to their music and you'll realize that the songs aren't interchangable at all. And Aerosmith always has had their own identifyable style. Unlike todays music where you have to be told who the artist is (there are exceptions of course) and who sample music from the 70's and 80's when Aerosmith were at their best. Not that they aren't still great.

By Ed

He will be just fine. That's painful stuff he's been going through so expect the "Screamin' Demon" to be back in full force sometime in the near future. I'm really glad I got to see them at JBT a few years back.

By martyg

Way to many Docs prescribing Loratabs ,Oxycotin and other painkillers these days ,Natural herbs and spiritual healing does work, Theres just no money for greedy drug reps to profit from !!

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