Tom Sandoval tackles addiction on Jax Taylor cocaine

Tom Sandov is a “somewhat conscious” fellow VanderPump Rules aum Jax Taylor Been struggling with cocaine addiction – and thinking he is “amazing” that he is taking steps towards getting the help he needs.

“I mean, I think that’s amazing,” Sandoval, 42, said on the episode on Wednesday, March 5, of Watch what happens live with Andy Cohen. “I’m so proud of it, I think that’s so amazing. It really seems like he’s actually been working on himself. For real. For real this time. “

Sandoval also noted that he was “somewhat aware” of Taylor’s “problems” since the pair cost on the Bravo series for years together, telling the host Andy Cohen“I mean, I’ve been around him over the years.”

When Cohen, 56, asked “the cast aware” of Taylor’s battles, Sandoval replied, “Yes.”

Taylor, 45, published on Tuesday’s chapter, March 4, of Alex Baskin‘s hot mic ” podcast he is “trapped.”

“I have substance problems – mainly with cocaine. It’s hard to say loudly, ”he said. “I’ve been dealing with this on and off since I was 23 and now I’m 45. There were times where I would stop doing it but then there were times where I would get heavy on it. ”

Taylor, who made his first appearance Bravo on VanderPump Rules In 2013, he acknowledged that fans suspected his issues over the years. “They could) kind of say I’m on something. Obviously producing and (others) people, they didn’t know what I was doing, ”he said. “Everything I did was on my own but I was on that train and I couldn’t come away.”

Taylor recently said he had broken out alcohol to help him stay clean from cocaine. “People ask you, ‘Do you have an alcohol problem too?’ I don’t necessarily think I have an alcohol problem but both go hand in hand, ”said Taylor. “I can’t make cocaine without drinking. So I gave up both. I’m glad to say I’m 83 days sober at the moment, and that’s the longest I’ve ever gone in my life without either. “

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Lala Kentand stared with Taylor and his disengaged wife, Brittany Cartwrighton VanderPump Rules For nearly five years, expressed her support for him on Tuesday.

“It is not easy to admit,” Kent, 34, said during Amazon alive. “This will only be his journey and journey, and it should be the only one to speak on because none of us know what he has been through in his life.”

Kent, who has also struggled with addiction, said she was hopeful that Taylor’s quality of life would take a turn for the better.

“Now that Jax came out talking about his addiction, it’s a very, very elegant subject,” he said. “Sobriety for someone, one size does not suit everyone. Everyone has a different level of addiction but addiction is a reliance. “

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Kent voiced her support for Cartwright, 36, who shares Cruz’s 3 -year -old son with Taylor.

“Brittany is one of my dear friends. I know a lot, ”said Kent. “I don’t know what will be shown on their new season of The valley. What I know is that I’m very close with her and anything we’ve discussed, that’s her story to share. “

After the appearance of Taylor’s podcast, Cartwright has addressed her Taylor’s revelations through her Instagram story.

“Unfortunately his captivity has done irreversible damage to my son and myself,” he wrote on Tuesday. “I’ve spent years trying to help him. I wish more than anyone I could say how glad I am of it today, but I’d lie. His actions will speak for themselves. “

Kent, however Taylor “nothing but the best in his sobriety” and added: “I went to a truly great meeting last night that was much needed and then Scheana (Shay) Send me a text message about Jax. Your heart feels broken, but there is so much hope in sobriety. That’s what I’m feeling for. Very hopeful, very and exciting to see what his future has if he chooses down this path. Absolutely amazing. “

If you or someone you know are struggling with substance mistrust, please contact the Substance Missions and Mental Health Services Administration (Samhsa) National Helpline at 1-800-662-Help (4357).