Following her overdose, Demi Lovato opened up in a March 2020 conversation with Ellen DeGeneres about how she once felt like her life was controlled by her management team. Now that she's taking back control, she's following more of a moderation approach to recovery.
During a CBS Sunday Morning interview with Tracy Smith on March 21, 2021, the singer explained how her moderate drinking and cannabis use is what's known as being 'California sober.' "I think the term that I best identify with is 'California sober,'" she said of her recovery process, taking care to add that "the complete abstinent method isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for everybody. I don't think this journey of moderation is a one-size-fits-all solution for everybody, too."
This is made clear on the track 'California Sober' when she sings, "Tired of being known for my sickness / Didn't work, I'm trying something different ... I used to live in fear of always slipping / but living for perfection isn't living." Like Lovato says, it's important to remember that this approach doesn't apply to everyone, and some experts even feel that there is no moderation for people who struggle with addiction. However, at this point, fans are no doubt glad to see that Lovato has found a form of recovery that works for her.
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