Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Charlie Sheen's Shocking Drug Confession: A Tale of Cartels and Cocaine!

Charlie Sheen (pictured) knows how to deliver shock and awe when it comes to describing his colourful life

Charlie Sheen Spills All: From Cartel Cut-Offs to Closeted Secrets

In a jaw-dropping interview on Australia's 60 Minutes, Charlie Sheen revealed some of his most shocking secrets yet. The American actor, known for his outrageous antics and colorful past, left reporter Amelia Adams stunned when he confessed to being cut off by a Mexican cartel due to his insatiable cocaine habit.

The 60-year-old star claimed that the cartel had never seen anyone consume as much weight as him before. "They thought I was dealing on the side," Sheen quipped, sending Adams' eyes wide with wonder. When asked about the alleged seven-gram rocks of crack cocaine he used to smoke, Sheen nonchalantly replied, "Well, we never took one out and put it on a scale." But what's truly astonishing is that at one point, Sheen declared, "We're going to need a bigger pipe" – a statement that left Adams both amazed and appalled.

The American actor appeared on Australia's edition of 60 Minutes on Sunday night and left reporter Amelia Adams stunned when he admitted that his mammoth consumption of cocaine once led to him being cut off by a Mexican cartel

But that's not all; Sheen also opened up about his decision to reveal his past liaisons with men in his Netflix documentary and book. According to sources, he was being blackmailed by extortionists who threatened to expose his secrets unless he paid them off. "I flipped the menu over," Sheen candidly admitted, implying that he had deliberately chosen to share his experiences as a way of taking back control.

In an explosive interview on Good Morning America, Sheen revealed that these particular experiences with men occurred while he was using crack cocaine. "That's what started it," he confessed, recalling the tumultuous period in his life. When asked why he kept these secrets hidden for so long, Sheen explained, "It did come with a tremendous amount of extortion. So, at the time, I was just, 'All right, let's just pay to keep it quiet, and hope it stays there, make it go away.'"

However, in 2015, Sheen decided to reveal his HIV status, declaring it a relief to be free from the burden. "Liberating," he called it, describing the feeling of finally speaking publicly about his experiences.

'The cartel cut you off?' a shocked Adams (pictured) asked, to which the 60-year-old replied, 'They did, they did'

It's been eight years since Sheen quit drugs and claimed sobriety. Today, the actor has made amends with those he hurt in the past and is eager to move forward without the weight of his secrets holding him back. "I'm not going to run from my past or let it own me," he told People, emphasizing that he wants his story to serve as a cautionary tale rather than an excuse.

The star's decision to share his truth has sparked both praise and criticism. While some hail Sheen for his bravery in confronting his demons, others are quick to pounce on the actor's alleged hypocrisy. After all, it was only 2011 that Sheen was fired from the hit series Two and a Half Men due to his erratic behavior – a clear indication of the depths to which his addiction had taken him.

So what led Charlie Sheen down this path? The book and documentary offer a candid look into the actor's life, revealing a complex figure torn between fame, fortune, and personal demons. Born Carlos Irwin Estévez, Sheen is the son of Emmy-winning actor Martin Sheen, 85. With a storied career spanning decades, from Red Dawn to Wall Street and Platoon, it's clear that Sheen has always been driven by a fierce passion for acting.

In Aka Charlie Sheen, when he's asked how it feels to be talking publicly for the first time about having sex with men, The Platoon actor replied, 'Liberating. It's f-cking liberating'

But what about his personal life? In recent years, Sheen has become a devoted father to five children, with three daughters and two sons. However, he confessed to People that his romantic life has been relatively quiet of late – and not necessarily by choice. "My romantic life is as uneventful as it possibly could be, and it's been that way for a long time," he revealed.

The release of The Book of Sheen on September 9 coincided with the debut of Aka Charlie Sheen on Netflix, offering an intimate glimpse into the actor's life. Both projects have sparked conversations about addiction, identity, and the complexities of the human experience. As Sheen himself puts it, "I had to get to a place where I could be alone but not lonely."

The Book of Sheen was released September 9 and Aka Charlie Sheen debuted on Netflix September 10