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Al Pacino: He quit his addictions because he started to forget – “I had these so-called ‘blackouts’,” he says

The actor spoke about the time when he was addicted to alcohol and drugs

Newsroom October 9 09:22

The actor spoke about the time when he was addicted to alcohol and drugs.

Al Pacino says he stopped all substance abuse as he noticed it affecting his memory.

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The Hollywood star has previously opened up about his struggles with addiction, to both alcohol and drugs, as part of his effort to cope with fame.

As he revealed to People, he quit everything when he started experiencing memory “blackouts.” “I began forgetting things, even at a very young age. These so-called ‘blackouts,’ so I got a little nervous,” he explained.

Al Pacino quit drinking after ‘blackouts’ affected his memory https://t.co/DiNAxCF0Vy pic.twitter.com/7Shz0QbFgP

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