Kat Von D Fights Addiction Thanks To Her Novio

We witnessed Kat Von D go back to her roots on "LA Ink" by visiting her childhood home and the first tattoo shop she worked at, but the tat expert is also digging into her past by revealing her battle with alcoholism.

The 26-year-old has achieved more than most artists her age, but she has also experienced her dose of growing pains. Kat admits that she began drinking heavily after her divorce from first husband Oliver Peck, and continued on that destructive route until she met her longterm novio Nikki Sixx.

In regards to her addiction she states:

I found myself drinking in the daytime, and that's when I realised that it was for function versus fun. I was gaining weight. I was hung over all the time. I couldn't remember anything... One day I woke up and said, 'I don't wanna drink anymore'.

She also talks about how her novio helped her clean-up:

Meeting Nikki was an eye-opener. He helped restore my faith in general. I've taken an oath to be honest and open with my life.

Sounds like she has silenced her demons. With a successful career and supportive boyfriend, what does this chica have to be depressed about verdad? [Latina]

Photos via Kat Von D and Getty Images

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