#24: She Later Acknowledges Her Own Substance Use During the Difficult Years of Her Marriage
In later interviews and memoirs Valerie Bertinelli spoke candidly about her own struggles during the same period. She acknowledged that she had also used cocaine during parts of the 1990s while navigating the stress surrounding her marriage and public life.

Discussing these experiences publicly became part of her effort to address recovery and personal growth. By speaking honestly about the period, Bertinelli helped frame those years not only as a difficult chapter in her life but also as an important step toward understanding her own challenges and moving forward.
