# Pete Doherty on drug use and recovery

> Pete Doherty shares his drug addiction journey and recovery in Normandy.
- Title: Pete Doherty on drug use and recovery · Brut | Shortify
- Summary: Pete Doherty shares his drug addiction journey and recovery in Normandy. Pete Doherty discussed his past drug use, recovery, and life in Normandy, France.
- Keywords: pete darnold, the libertines, addiction recovery, normandy, babyshambles, felt better alive, news, culture, society, climate, health, Pete
- Source: Brut — https://brut.media/us/videos/culture-lifestyle/music/pete-doherty-reflects-on-his-past-drug-use
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pete darnold, the libertines, addiction recovery, normandy, babyshambles, felt better alive, news, culture, society, climate, health
## Pete Doherty's drug use
British musician Pete Doherty, co-frontman of The Libertines and lead singer of Babyshambles, spoke to Brut. about his years of drug addiction.
## Recovery and music
Doherty released the solo album Felt Better Alive in May 2025, following The Libertines’ 2024 album All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade.
## Life in Normandy
Doherty has continued making music alongside his recovery and quieter family life in Normandy, France.
## Key takeaway

Pete Doherty discussed his past drug use, recovery, and life in Normandy, France.