What caused Ruston Kelly's relapse?

A freak golf cart crash in June led to his relapse.

How long has he been sober now?

He said he is three days sober.

What did he show his fans?

He showed a gold Narcotics Anonymous token.

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Country singer Ruston Kelly commits to sobriety after relapsing on drugs following freak golf cart crash

First publishedJul 31, 17:32 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 19:47 UTC · 9m ago

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Country singer Ruston Kelly commits to sobriety after relapsing on drugs following freak golf cart crash

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Ruston Kelly surrendered to sobriety after a freak accident nearly derailed his life.Kelly, 37, admitted he was three days sober after relapsing following a golf cart crash in June.The country music singer reflected on the last few challenging months in a candid social media post shared Wednesday with followers.'BAYWATCH: HAWAII' STAR BRANDY LEDFORD SAYS SHE 'WANTED TO TRULY CHECK OUT' BEFORE REHAB SAVED HER LIFEKelly showed fans a gold Narcotics Anonymous token which read, "My gratitude speaks when I care and when I share with others the NA way." Recovery chips are often shared in meetings to commemorate clean living milestones."I told myself back in 2021 that as long as I wasn’t using amphetamines that I would be on the right 'clean' journey for myself," Kelly shared on Instagram. "I had never been addicted to any drug other than those pills.

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Country singer Ruston Kelly said he is three days sober after a relapse. The relapse happened after a freak golf cart crash in June. He shared his update on social media and showed a gold NA token. He said he is committed to staying sober.

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His story shows that addiction can affect anyone, even successful musicians. It also highlights the value of seeking help and staying sober.

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What caused Ruston Kelly's relapse?: A freak golf cart crash in June led to his relapse.
How long has he been sober now?: He said he is three days sober.
What did he show his fans?: He showed a gold Narcotics Anonymous token.

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