Charly Luske shocked by his own drinking and quit: 'That makes you an alcoholic'

Dutch entertainer Charly Luske has opened up about his decision to stop drinking alcohol after realizing his consumption had reached an alarming level of four bottles of wine per week during his theater tours. Although he maintained his professional duties, the singer was shocked by his own habits and concluded that he had become an alcoholic. He has now been sober for six months and replaces alcohol with Japanese tea served in wine glasses, stating that he does not miss drinking.

Luske, who lives with ADHD, also shared his lifelong struggle with addictive tendencies. He recalled an early fascination with gambling as a child that led him to establish strict personal boundaries. To prevent potential issues, he strictly limits his gambling activities to playing with small change no more than three times a year. By implementing these behavioral rules, he aims to manage his impulses and maintain control over his life and career.