doweshowbellyad=0; HELP! Mel Gibson. (TOI Photo)Edward, the older son of Hollywood star, has been battling an addiction to cocaine and alcohol. Mel Gibson’s 25-year-old son has reportedly cut ties with his family in a bid to battle substance abuse alone in rehab.Edward Gibson checked into California’s Cri-Help clinic in late September. The publication reports Gibson’s son has been battling an addiction to cocaine and alcohol.
A source says, “He’s very self-conscious and finds it difficult to speak about his background, which is thwarting his recovery.” The insider claims Edward — one of Gibson's seven kids — took the decision to seek help after fearing he’d kill someone by climbing behind the wheel of a car while drunk or high. A friend tells the Enquirer he insisted on cutting all ties to his friends and family because he doesn’t want “any distractions”.