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Despite his rise to fame, Staley's life was marred by struggles with addiction. His substance abuse issues were well-known, as he often grappled with the very demons that informed his music. Songs like "Them Bones" and "Check My Brain" embodied his raw experiences with drugs, but many fans were unaware of the extent to which these issues impacted his life. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone in 1996, Staley expressed profound regret over his drug use, acknowledging that what once worked for him had turned against him, leaving him in a dark place.