Doja Cat Opens Up About Past Struggles With Alcohol and Cocaine

Singer Doja Cat has publicly addressed her past struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction, stating that the difficult chapter is now behind her. While clarifying that she does not consider herself an alcoholic, she acknowledged years of substance abuse issues before seeking recovery.

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Why this matters

Celebrity disclosures about substance use and mental health often shape public perception and reduce stigma around addiction treatment. Doja Cat’s massive social media following ensures these messages reach younger demographics who may be navigating similar pressures.

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What sources agree on

Doja Cat publicly discussed past cocaine and alcohol use on TikTok around August 31
The substance use occurred during her earlier career or past years
She characterizes the period as something she has successfully moved past

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Doja Cat used cocaine and alcohol during her early career

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The disclosure was made via a TikTok video posted around August 31

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Doja Cat stated she dealt with self-hate alongside substance use

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Doja Cat explicitly denied ever being an alcoholic

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Specific psychological context and self-perception

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Emphasizes underlying self-hate and includes her quote 'You’re Not Indestructible' to highlight vulnerability

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Highlights her specific distinction that she was never an alcoholic, only someone who 'definitely had problems'

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Discussion of underlying self-hate and the quote 'You’re Not Indestructible'

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Coverage is strictly entertainment-focused with no political framing, reflecting a balanced, center-leaning approach typical of pop culture journalism.

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Doja Cat Opens Up About Cocaine Use, Struggling With Alcohol & Dealing With Self-Hate Issues: ‘You’re Not Indestructible’

The star brought her signature candor to TikTok on Aug. 31.

By Michael Saponara

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Doja Cat Shares Struggle With Cocaine, Alcohol During Early Career

Doja Cat is sharing insight into her past personal struggles. The Grammy winner detailed her experience with cocaine and alcohol use, admitting how the substances took a toll on her mental...

By Sasha Wayman

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Doja Cat: Nikada nisam bila alkoholičarka, ali definitivno sam imala problema

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Doja Cat otkrila da se godinama borila s kokainom i alkoholom: Taj period je sada iza mene, hvala bogu

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Doja Cat Shares Struggle With Cocaine, Alcohol During Early Career

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Doja Cat Opens Up About Cocaine Use, Struggling With Alcohol & Dealing With Self-Hate Issues: ‘You’re Not Indestructible’

Story evolution

Initial DisclosureAugust 31 afternoon

Doja Cat posts candid TikTok video discussing past substance use and self-hate

Media RoundupSeptember 1 morning to afternoon

International and US outlets publish summaries and translations of the video

Doja Cat Opens Up About Past Struggles With Alcohol and Cocaine

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Doja Cat Opens Up About Cocaine Use, Struggling With Alcohol & Dealing With Self-Hate Issues: ‘You’re Not Indestructible’

Doja Cat Shares Struggle With Cocaine, Alcohol During Early Career

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Doja Cat: Nikada nisam bila alkoholičarka, ali definitivno sam imala problema

Doja Cat otkrila da se godinama borila s kokainom i alkoholom: Taj period je sada iza mene, hvala bogu

Doja Cat Shares Struggle With Cocaine, Alcohol During Early Career

Doja Cat Opens Up About Cocaine Use, Struggling With Alcohol & Dealing With Self-Hate Issues: ‘You’re Not Indestructible’

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