Chase Chrisley Begins Rehab Journey Amid Struggles with Alcohol

Nashville, Tennessee – Chase Chrisley, the 29-year-old son of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, has checked into a rehab facility to address his struggles with alcohol. This emotional decision was revealed during the season finale of ‘The Chrisleys: Back to Reality’ on September 16.

While on a plane with his father Todd and girlfriend Jodi Laine Fournerat, Chase broke down, sharing, “Just a lot of emotions. I just need to go and handle a lot of trauma that I have buried. I just thought that I could bury it, bury it, bury it.” He admitted that he felt scared about entering treatment, saying, “I just gotta find myself.”

Todd Chrisley, who has faced his own challenges after serving 28 months in prison for tax evasion, offered words of encouragement to his son. He said, “Your life story does not have to be that I had an alcohol and substance abuse problem. That’s not your life’s story. That’s a part. That’s a chapter.”

Following Chase’s check-in, Todd expressed his sadness about the situation. “I’m sad that I had to bring my son to a rehab. I’m sad that I’m getting on a plane and he’s not with me,” Todd said, reflecting on the emotional toll it took on him.

In a show of support, Todd mentioned the trials he faced with his eldest son Kyle’s addiction, suggesting that these experiences may have prepared him for this moment with Chase. “I truly believe that God did not bring us this far to drop this off and that God will keep a protective edge around my son and the healing hand on him at all times,” he stated.

Shortly after entering rehab, Chase reached out to his sister Savannah during a touching Zoom call. He apologized for not being there for her, saying, “I definitely could have showed up for you more.” Savannah, 28, expressed her own struggles during their parents’ imprisonment but assured Chase of her support. “I love you, and I’m here if you need me,” she responded.

By the end of the episode, Chase reflected on his decision to seek help, affirming, “I’ve learned that time is the only thing that money can’t buy back. And that family’s really all you got.”

This pivotal moment in Chase’s life sheds light on the ongoing impact of addiction within families and highlights the importance of support and recovery.