In the film, Torres admits that “I was the kind of person that wouldn’t drink for months and then blow off two bottles. A lot of that was s*** I had to learn about — my father leaving me when I was a kid … There was a lot of anger behind that.” It got to the point where the band had to intervene. Approaching Torres, the rest of the band insisted that the drummer speak with psychologist Lou Cox, who counseled the band after firing original band manager Doc McGhee in 1991 (also via Contact Music). Faced with little alternative, Torres acquiesced and began counseling with Cox.

Decades later, Torres still sits behind the kit for Bon Jovi. Much older now, Torres is fortunate enough to face yet another problem bands with careers spanning four decades have to deal with: When to give it up. In a 2018 interview, Torres is quoted as saying, “We made a promise to ourselves: As long as it’s fun and as long as we have something to contribute musically together, why not do it? That’s where we’re at” (via Nola). With Bon Jovi releasing their 15th studio album, “Bon Jovi 2020,” last October, it appears Tico Torres, and the rest of the band, still have something to say.

(If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).)