“I never planned for a broken Marriage” — Toyin Abraham

In a recent interview with BBC Yoruba, Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham opened up on her personal struggle with substance abuse as she shed a new light into how she got into it in the first place.

The actress revealed drug addiction contributed in the collapse of her marriage to actor Adeniyi Johnson, disclosing she never planned to have a broken marriage.

In the exclusive interview, Toyin Abraham disclosed that a female friend played a pivotal role in introducing her to drugs during a particularly challenging period in her life.

According to Toyin, her friend convinced her that drugs could alleviate her problems and alleviate the pain of her emotional distress.

The acclaimed actress opened up further, saying,

“I have done some certain things that are not really my fault because I came from a Christian home.

“When the problems started, some of my friends introduced me to drugs in such a way that I kept asking myself what led me to this.”

Toyin Abraham emphasized that the breakdown of her marriage was an unforeseen and emotionally overwhelming event.

She acknowledged that her negative experiences and emotions were exacerbated by the influence of drugs, leading to adverse consequences even when she attempted to take positive actions.

Recognizing the need for change and a path to recovery, Toyin Abraham made the courageous decision to seek help and undergo a transformation in her life.

Part of this process involved distancing herself from certain friends and individuals who were contributing to her negative experiences.

She also shared her journey of battling depression alongside her struggles with substance abuse, highlighting the significance of addressing mental health challenges in conjunction with addiction issues.