Chad Hanks the eldest son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson has shared his journey to sobriety with paage six having embraced a sober lifestyle since before the birth of his first child in April 2016 Chad now reveals he's so far removed from his past struggles that the thought of drinking doesn't even cross his mind while filming Surreal Life Villa of Secrets chat 33 faced no temptation despite being in an environment filled with alcohol I I don't even think about that he States it's not even on my radar with nearly a decade of sobriety Chad emphasizes the importance of removing oneself from tempting situations offering advice to those earlier in their recovery on set Chad found support in Tyler Posey 32 who also lives a sober Lifestyle the presence of another sober individual was a pleasant surprise for Chad who often finds himself as the sole sober person in various settings their shared experience created a bond that Chad greatly appreciated Chad has been candid about his past addiction issues admitting he was once heavily involved with cocaine he previously described his struggles in detail on the raw Talk podcast revealing that even season drug users were overwhelmed by his cocaine consumption he confessed to having used the drug accessibly to the point where it negatively impacted his health and daily life his battle with addiction began at 16 leading him to rehab in late 2014 Chad's decision to seek help was influenced by a pivotal moment learning of his ex Tiffany mil's pregnancy with their daughter micaa this news served as a catalyst for change pushing him to address his addiction and make significant life alterations Chad's transformation reflects his commitment to personal growth and Recovery inspiring others by demonstrating that change is possible his story is a testament to resilience and the profound impact that significant life events can have on one's path to sobriety Surreal Life Villa of Secrets is set to premiere on MTV on Tuesday at 900 p.m. ET