Chrisley Knows Best: Chase Chrisley Opens Up About Sobriety Journey

Chrisley Knows Best star Chase Chrisley has been in the spotlight all his life due to his life in the reality TV realm. He has been getting more attention lately as he opened up about his struggles with addiction. While the Chrisley family has been presented as happy-go-lucky in the show, Chase has been showing a different side of himself behind the camera. Over the past year, many people have noticed changes in his behavior and health.

Now, Chase has started addressing those rumors and opening up about how he overcame his personal battles. As new interviews and podcast appearances come up, Chase has not been shy about his past actions. What finally made Chase realize he needed help? And how did his family play a role in his decision to turn his life around? Keep reading to know more.

Chrisley Knows Best: Chase Previously Opened Up About His Addiction In Front Of His Sister

Chrisley Knows Best alum Chase previously revealed how severe his addiction became during the filming of The Chrisleys: Back to Reality. In December 2025, he appeared on his sister Savannah Chrisley’s podcast, Unlocked. He described that time as the lowest point of his life. According to Chase, what fans saw on screen was not even close to how bad things truly were. He admitted he was not sober while filming.

Chase often relied on drugs that pushed his physical and mental health to extreme limits. The reality TV star revealed that he believed he could have died during that time. He also confirmed that the stomach issues shown in the series were real, and they got worse with substance use. While alcohol was not his initial choice, he explained that once he started drinking, he could not stop.

Chrisley Knows Best: Chase Chrisley Shares What Led Him To Sobriety

Just a few days ago, Chrisley Knows Best star Chase opened up about his recovery while speaking on The Cast Collective podcast with Ian Bick. He explained that a major turning point came when he finally saw how he was hurting his family and friends because of his actions. According to Chase, he couldn’t even look in the mirror and recognize how far he had strayed away from who he once was.

Chase also felt that after his parents received a presidential pardon for tax-related charges, he saw it as a second chance. He thanked God and felt he should change his lifestyle. In the end, he did change and has been sober since. He admitted that he felt guilty about letting his parents down. But even more hurtful for him was that he was letting himself down as well.

He also shared that his father had a serious one-on-one conversation with him. But by that point, Chase said he had already accepted his mistakes. Soon, he entered the rehab and spent 30 days there focusing on himself. Chase stated that he was proud of being sober and hopes his story can inspire others in the same predicament. For the latest Chrisley Knows Best tea, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.