March 7 (UPI) -- Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson announced on social media that he is now sober and ready to get back to work.
"Just wanted to let you guys know I'm okay. I know I've kinda been missing, on social media and on the show. I quit drugs and am happy and sober for the first time in 8 years," the comedian wrote on Instagram Monday alongside a photo of himself smiling while holding a coffee.
"It wasn't easy, but I got a great girl, great friends and I consider myself a lucky man. I'll always be here for you guys, I promise," he continued.
"Remember to never give up hope because sometimes that's all we got. We are a family and I appreciate all your love and support. It's nice to be back in action."
Davidson also shared on Instagram a tribute to his girlfriend Cazzie who is the daughter of Larry David.
"Couldn't pick one so I went with two. Luckiest guy in the world," the 23-year-old captioned a side-by-side photo of the couple together.
In September, Davidson had announced that he suffered from Crohn's disease which he dealt with by using marijuana medicinally.
"I found that the medicines that the doctors were prescribing me and seeing all these doctors and trying new things ... weed would be the only thing that would help me eat," he explained in an interview with High Times.
