AceShowbiz - Billy Idol has never shied away from discussing his struggles with drug addiction, and his candidness continues with a recent revelation about how he overcame heroin dependency. On the latest episode of Club Random With Bill Maher, the musician shared an unconventional method he used to quit heroin. Billy Idol explained, "Once you're trying to get off heroin, what do you go to? You go to something else. I started smoking crack to get off heroin."

He admitted that this surprising approach actually worked for him. Throughout the 1980s, Idol battled serious substance abuse issues so severe that he once expressed uncertainty about how he was still alive. In an earlier interview with the Associated Press, he acknowledged the dangers he faced, saying, "I'm lucky that I've kept the brain I've got, because some people went brain-dead and some people ended up in jail forever. Or dead."

The rocker’s honesty about his past hardships is also reflected in his recent documentary titled Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which chronicles the extent of his addictions and near-death experiences. His story serves as a stark reminder of the perils of drug abuse and the unconventional paths some take to recovery. If Idol is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, fans can likely expect a memorable acceptance speech highlighting his remarkable journey through addiction and survival.