Mighty Ducks actor, Shaun Weiss, is celebrating two years of sobriety this week. The 43-year-old was arrested back in January 2020, facing burglary and methamphetamine-related charges, but has since completed a 12-step program to sobriety.
Although he didn't get a chance to celebrate the way he wanted to — at Brent’s Deli in California — due to feeling "under the weather," he did share a post on Instagram to commemorate his recovery from addiction.
His decision to become sober came after he was arrested in January 2020, facing burglary and methamphetamine-related charges.
He appeared in the original film and its sequels, which also starred Joshua Jackson and Emilio Estevez, between 1992 and 1996.
He appeared in notable shows like Freaks and Geeks and The King Of Queens.
In recent years, Weiss' career was put on hold as he battled his addiction. However, he is reportedly working on stand-up material and is eager to act again as he continues to progress in his recovery.
And had the burglary charges against him dropped. The Yuba County District Attorney’s Office praised Weiss for his “perseverance during his recovery," amid the pandemic and following a “serious accident” involving a loved one.
He shared a subsequent version of the photo without text to give fans a better look at his substantial progress.
His post showed an older photo of himself, presumably in the thick of his addiction, and a photo of himself now, looking much happier and healthier.
He thanked followers for their "love and support" and shared a phone number to Quest 2 Recovery, for anyone who may know someone, "...in need of treatment. 866-480-2496."
"I’m inspired by your journey, as I sit here journaling at nearly 1 a.m. with insomnia. You’ve got me thinking about retrying sobriety again," one Instagram user commented, while another added, "You're an inspiration! Keep working on those steps!"
One person commented, letting Shaun know that they're rooting for him and that they had contributed to his GoFundMe campaign by donating.
"So happy for you, man! I donated to the GoFundMe your friend had for you and this is honestly the best thing to see. To your continued success!" wrote another.
"Watching you recover has given me a glimmer of hope for my oldest friend, who is also named Sean (different spelling, but still). Congrats on your sobriety, friend," they commented.
He's even reportedly working on a book detailing his experiences from the last five years, including his journey to sobriety.
Congratulations to Shaun Weiss on two years of sobriety. Let us know what you think about his announcement in the comments below!
