‘Teen Mom’ and ‘16 and Pregnant’ Alums’ Drug Use and Arrests Through the Years: Ryan Edwards and More
Several Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant alums have suffered from drug use over the years.
Ryan Edwards publicly struggled with addiction long before he decided to get sober. Edwards welcomed son Bentley with ex Maci Bookout during the inaugural season of 16 and Pregnant, which aired in 2009. While the pair went on to join Teen Mom, Edwards was absent for most of Bentley’s early years as Edwards faced substance abuse struggles and legal problems.
More than a decade later, Edwards committed to his sobriety in 2024 and strengthened his relationship with Bentley.
“I would most definitely answer any question he had,” Edwards said of being candid about his struggles with his son during a June 2025 episode of the “Dad Up” podcast. “If I was to catch him, I mean drinking, you know, I feel like all 16-year-olds are going to experiment and try it and stuff but my feelings would definitely be hurt.”
Keep scrolling to see which other Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant alums have struggled with substance abuse and faced legal issues:
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