Patrick J. Adams on ‘Suits’ Exit: “I Was Miserable and Drinking Too Much”

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Former 'Suits' star Patrick J. Adams opens up about his struggles with mental health and alcoholism during the show's final season.

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Adams revealed he was 'miserable and drinking too much' on the set of 'Suits' due to depression and a 'zone of living a pretty unexamined life'.
The decision to leave 'Suits' was driven by a need to prioritize his marriage and family, with Adams saying 'the only reason to stay was... money' but he 'never regretted the decision for a second'.

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