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Singer Lola Young Shares Health Update on Addiction Recovery
The rising pop star opens up about her 'ongoing process' of treatment and healing.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:59pm
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Lola Young, a former NME cover star, has shared a health update after previously revealing her struggles with addiction and treatment, including attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The singer collapsed on stage in New York last year, prompting her to seek help for her substance abuse issues.
Why it matters
Young's willingness to be transparent about her personal health challenges and recovery process helps destigmatize addiction and mental health issues, which are common yet often hidden struggles among young artists and celebrities.
The details
In a new statement, Young said that 'recovery is an ongoing process' and that she is 'not the finished article, but I'm doing a hell of a lot better.' The singer has chosen to keep some details of her treatment private in order to protect her privacy.
- Lola Young collapsed on stage in New York last year, prompting her to seek treatment.
- Young has been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings as part of her recovery process.
The players
Lola Young
A rising pop star who previously opened up about her struggles with addiction and treatment.
What they’re saying
“I think I would rather for the sake of my privacy not say too much. But what I would say is that recovery is an ongoing process. I'm not the finished article, but I'm doing a hell of a lot better.”
— Lola Young
The takeaway
Young's candid update on her health and recovery journey serves as an important reminder that addiction is a complex, lifelong process, and that seeking help and being open about mental health struggles can inspire others facing similar challenges.
