Argentine Mayor Reveals 308 Days of Sobriety in Addiction Forum

Saavedra, Argentina – Matías Nebot, the mayor of the Saavedra municipality in Buenos Aires province, has made a public declaration about his ongoing battle with addiction, revealing he has been sober for 308 days. His candid confession, delivered during a recent local event focused on addiction, has drawn attention to the personal struggles of public figures.

Nebot, who belongs to the localist party Todos por Saavedra and has been mayor since 2023, spoke openly about his cocaine addiction. "For me it is quite difficult to know where to start, but I will start where it comes from my heart. I have been sober for 308 days," Nebot stated at the gathering in Pigüé, a town in his district.

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For me it is quite difficult to know where to start, but I will start where it comes from my heart. I have been sober for 308 days.

He further elaborated on the nature of addiction, noting, "The fight against addiction must be fought every day, although one day at a time. The cause is never the substance; the cause is something else, the substance is the consequence." His remarks were met with attentive listening from residents and specialists present at the event.

The gathering, part of the "Talking is Preventing" initiative, featured addiction prevention specialist Adrián di Renzo. The municipality issued a statement highlighting the importance of such spaces for building a more informed and committed community. Nebot, who previously served as a councilor, has roots in the 'massismo' political movement and has held various elected positions since 2017.

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The fight against addiction must be fought every day, although one day at a time. The cause is never the substance; the cause is something else, the substance is the consequence.