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Kaia Gerber Discusses Brother Presley Gerber’s Decade-Long Addiction
8/12/2026, 12:09:00 AM
Family Disclosure and Personal Impact
In a recent Vogue interview, model Kaia Gerber described how her brother Presley Gerber’s prolonged struggle with drug addiction has “leveled everyone” in their family. She said she has come to view herself as “the easy one” because asking for help felt overwhelming when both children needed support. Gerber emphasized that her parents, supermodel Cindy Crawford and Casamigos founder Rande Gerber, have kept family matters “very, very private,” yet she is proud of Presley’s willingness to speak openly about his challenges.
Timeline of Presley Gerber’s Legal and Health Issues
- 2019: Arrested for a DUI in Beverly Hills, pleaded no contest, and received three years of probation, community service and a DUI program.
- 2020-2021: Photographed completing court-ordered drug-testing requirements linked to the 2019 case.
- 2024: Publicly announced a severe, multi-year opiate addiction and a near-fatal fentanyl overdose that left him in a coma.
- December 2025: Revealed dependence on prescription medication after consulting more than 15 psychiatrists who he said heavily medicated him without a clear recovery plan.
- Early 2026: Stated he was checking into rehab for ibogaine treatment, a psychedelic therapy believed to aid substance-abuse and PTSD recovery.
- July 2025: Reported his last alcoholic drink, marking five months of sobriety as of the end of 2025.
Official Statements & Responses
Presley himself has confirmed his enrollment in ibogaine-based rehab and has spoken about the need for structured recovery after years of prescription-medication dependency. Both siblings framed their disclosures as efforts to break stigma and provide a realistic picture of addiction’s impact on families.
Verbatim Quotes
- “And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them,” — Vogue Kaia
Why It Matters
The Gerbers’ public dialogue highlights the tension between celebrity privacy and the potential benefits of sharing personal health battles. By acknowledging the family’s private approach while also supporting Presley’s transparency, Kaia Gerber adds a high-profile voice to broader conversations about addiction treatment, mental-health stigma, and the role of family dynamics in recovery.
