Key facts
- Cara Delevingne revealed daily GHB use and cocaine use before experiencing seizures.
- Delevingne stated she was using GHB to 'knock yourself out' and cocaine to stay awake.
- Viral paparazzi photos from Burning Man in 2022 were taken after Delevingne had a seizure.
- She linked her substance use to childhood trauma and mental health challenges.
- Delevingne admitted to suicidal ideation during the height of her fame.
Cara Delevingne has shared details about a difficult period in her life, revealing on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she was using the drug GHB daily and cocaine before experiencing seizures. Delevingne, 33, described using GHB to 'knock yourself out' and cocaine to stay awake, highlighting the severity of her drug spiral. She explained that the widely circulated paparazzi photos from Burning Man in 2022 were taken immediately after she had a seizure. Delevingne connected her substance use to seeking relief from childhood trauma, her mother's illness, and long-standing mental health issues. She initially sought connection through drugs but eventually found herself using substances alone, which she recognized as a warning sign. Despite her thriving career, her personal life deteriorated, with success masking the extent of her struggles. Delevingne also disclosed experiencing suicidal ideation during the peak of her fame, feeling she did not deserve her success. She is now sober and preparing to release new music, aiming to discuss addiction openly.