Robert Downey Jr.’s son Indio was arrested for possession of cocaine last 2014. The Iron Man star also had the same experience as his kid in the past when he was caught entangled in abusive drugs as well.
In an interview, the actor shares his well-publicized struggles before being sober in 2002. Robert Downey Jr. discussed the news of his son’s cocaine possession while promoting a new movie.
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The LA County Sheriff’s deputy caught Indio Downey while smoking cocaine in the passenger seat last 2014. Robert Downey Jr. tells the magazine, “He’s his mother’s son, and he’s my son, and he’s come up the chasm much quicker than we did.”
Robert Downey’s son likely inherited his father’s traits, including the bad ones. That being said, his father is not leaving him in his battle. Even some sources claimed that Indio’s difficulties had unified the family.
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The Marvel superstar also battled drug addiction in the past. He was incarcerated and went to rehab before finishing the court-mandated treatment program in 2002. The actor’s past struggles with addiction might be one of the biggest reasons he supports his son in his journey to be ‘clean.’
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Robert Downey Jr. is now a supporter of those facing substance misuse and mental health issues, making sure he shares his past struggles with addiction and extends help to those suffering. He has also volunteered his time and efforts to charitable institutions, including Make-A-Wish and the Environmental Media Association.
As a father, Robert Downey proved that a parent’s love would overcome anything. Robert Downey Jr.’s son, Indio, is now in a much better place than before because his superhero dad was with him throughout the way to sobriety.