There are many artists who, after experiencing fame and success, fall into the world of drugs, for El Chacal, this was a very difficult time in his life that he fortunately managed to overcome.
In an interview with actress Yuliet Cruz for her podcast, the reggaeton artist confessed the consequences that addiction brought to his life and health and how he was able to overcome drug use.
The first time he traveled to the United States was in 2011 as a guest on a Gente de Zona tour: “I was there for a month and seven days, at that time I had serious drug problems, I decided to leave, I thought about staying, to be honest, it was my first time and wow, kid, young and here was everything I loved. By the end of the month, I felt like I weighed less than twenty pounds soaking wet, I said to myself I have to leave because I'm going to die. At some point, I had the responsibility to tell myself to go, Ramón, because you're going to die.”
To the question of how he managed to overcome drugs, El Chacal answered honestly: “Because I ended up in a hospital in Cuba. I had been partying for almost a week without stopping, taking high doses in large quantities. I decided to go home on a Friday because I had a show that day and I went into shock, I started to tremble, my heart began to race in an unbearable way, and I ended up in a hospital with IV drips. I could have had a heart attack; based on the electrocardiogram and tests they did on me, I had so much cocaine in my blood that the prognosis was a heart attack. I was very scared, the doctor told me ‘you should be dead right now,’ they saved me, I was there for two days.”
That day he decided that he would no longer use drugs and that he would never return to the hospital for addiction and he only needed his determination to achieve it; to this day he feels proud to have been clean for 13 years without relapsing.
Frequently Asked Questions about El Chacal and His Fight Against Drugs
How did El Chacal manage to quit drugs?
El Chacal left drugs after a medical scare that took him to the hospital in Cuba, where he was warned that he had such high levels of cocaine in his blood that the prognosis was a heart attack. This episode scared him so much that he decided to quit drug use and has maintained his determination for 13 years without relapse.
What were the consequences of drug use for El Chacal?
The drug use had serious consequences for El Chacal, impacting his health and bringing him to the brink of a heart attack. The substance abuse left him in a deteriorated physical state, weighing very little and suffering a collapse that required urgent hospitalization. This episode was a turning point that led him to quit drugs.
What message does El Chacal have for others fighting against addiction?
El Chacal emphasizes the importance of personal determination in overcoming addictions. His experience shows that, although it is a challenging process, it is possible to leave drugs behind with willpower. His story serves as inspiration for those facing similar challenges and seeking a healthier life.
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