Jason Biggs – the actor best known for his comedic role in the American Pie franchise – recently got deeply personal about a much darker chapter of his life. On the podcast “Well With Arielle Lorre,” Biggs opened up about his long struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, sharing raw details that shocked even longtime fans.
What he revealed was honest, vulnerable, and ultimately hopeful. Biggs, now sober for more than seven years, pulled back the curtain on fame, addiction, and the winding road to recovery.
A Partying Star on the Edge
In his early twenties, Biggs skyrocketed to fame with his role as Jim Levenstein in the hit teen comedy American Pie (1999). With that fame, he soon discovered, came nonstop partying opportunities. “Being 22 with money in the bank and coke in my pocket and no one saying no to me,” were the words he used to describe the whirlwind of fame and fortune that quickly spiraled out of control.
At first, drugs and alcohol felt like an escape. “The first time I got drunk, I remember the snakes in my head chilled out,” Biggs recalled. That relief kept him coming back, until partying turned into a dangerous coping mechanism. “It was incredible the first time I got buzzed, for sure,” he admitted. But it didn’t stay fun for long.
The Lowest Point of Jason's Biggs Journey With Addiction
In one of the podcast’s most gripping moments, Biggs shared a now-viral story that perfectly captured the desperation of addiction. One night, around 4 a.m., he threw away a bag of cocaine in an effort to stop using. Minutes later, he was digging through the kitchen trash to get it back. That wasn’t the end.
Determined to cut himself off, Biggs tossed the bag into the large outdoor dumpster. But his cravings won again. “I went outside and I climbed into the trash bin and got the bag of coke and went upstairs and did another line,” he said. “I was like, ‘What am I doing? This is absolutely insane.’”
It was a moment of deep shame — but also clarity.
Addiction Doesn’t Just Vanish
Biggs didn’t get clean the next day. Like many people struggling with substance use, he tried setting rules: only drink on weekends, no drugs during the workweek. But each boundary eventually collapsed.
The turning point came when Biggs found out his wife, actress Jenny Mollen, was pregnant with their first child. Instead of celebrating, he went on a three-day binge. “I just found out my wife is pregnant — and what was my reaction? I did every drug I could find,” he confessed.
That moment — full of fear, guilt, and self-disgust — finally pushed him to change.
Recovery, One Step at a Time
In late 2017, Biggs began his serious journey into recovery. He left Los Angeles for a fresh start in New York and leaned fully into getting better.
Today, he credits sobriety with helping him reconnect with his family, his career, and most importantly, himself. “There is a freedom that comes with not having to do those things anymore,” he shared. At one point, he feared sobriety might dull his edge or rob him of humor. “I was so afraid I wasn’t gonna be funny anymore,” he admitted. But in truth, getting sober made him more present, more authentic — and funnier than ever.
Sober, Strong, and Speaking Out
Biggs now has over seven years of continuous sobriety and speaks openly to break the stigma surrounding addiction. “If you’re struggling, know there’s help. Don’t be ashamed. We can do this,” he once wrote when marking a year sober — a milestone he called “as proud of as anything in my life.”
He wakes up early. He spends time with his two kids. He shows up for the people who matter. His story is no longer about what he lost to addiction — it’s about everything he’s gained through recovery.
A Message for Anyone Struggling
Jason Biggs’ story isn’t just a wild tale of a celebrity gone wrong — it’s a deeply human reminder that addiction can affect anyone, and that recovery is always possible. His honesty is a beacon to those still in the dark, showing that even at your lowest moment — even in a trash can — you can still choose to rise.
If you or someone you love is battling drug or alcohol addiction, please reach out to Avenues Recovery Center to speak with our friendly, knowledgeable admissions representatives. They’ll walk you through your options and help you find the perfect program for you, and our compassionate staff will walk with you every step of the way.
Know that help is available, and healing is real. You are not alone. Just like Jason Biggs, you too can recover.