Singer MakSim has entered a long-term rehabilitation clinic to address alcoholism, a decision she announced in a video shared with her followers on social media. The post noted that the journey toward recovery began after recognizing a troubling pattern linked to alcohol use and its impact on her health and career.
She explained that a grueling schedule and a battle with severe COVID-19 had left her physically depleted. She believed alcohol would provide energy, but the experiment backfired, leaving her exhausted and unable to perform. During an interrupted concert in Sochi, she described feeling unstable on stage and realizing that drinking would not fix the problem but only mask it for a time.
MakSim has expressed remorse not only for the financial penalties tied to breached contracts but also for disappointing colleagues and fans. She acknowledged that turning to alcohol to blunt pain and stress had caused significant losses and consequences, reinforcing her resolve to seek help.
She stated that the habit of using alcohol to cope with problems was a clear sign of an addiction. This realization led her to take decisive action and enter rehabilitation for a prolonged period. The choice to pursue treatment was a major step, one she described as voluntary and necessary for her future wellbeing.
Alongside her decision, Abrosimova highlighted the support system surrounding her. She noted that her daughters and team members visited the clinic, underscoring the importance of a caring network in the recovery process.
Earlier reports from March indicated that MakSim felt unwell while performing in Sochi. A representative attributed the symptoms to a heavy schedule, with the artist performing in Krasnodar on March 14 before the Sochi show. During the Sochi appearance, only a few songs were performed before she left the stage for medical assistance and subsequent rest.
Audience members who spoke with media described the scene in Sochi as perplexing. One local recalled that the performer appeared to be in a difficult state and that the team exited the stage without explanation while the crowd waited in silence for several minutes. Some viewers reflected that the incident tarnished an otherwise beloved voice and stage presence.
In the past, MakSim endured a severe bout with COVID-19 in 2021, spending weeks in an artificial coma and requiring ventilation. By mid-2023, she indicated that the lingering physical toll from the illness and the demands of touring had made it hard to sustain her usual workload. She emphasized a commitment to focusing on her health, both physically and emotionally, as part of her recovery plan.
Looking ahead, MakSim expressed intentions to return to performing. She outlined plans to resume stage work in the planned October period, framing this as a controlled, mindful reentry rather than a rapid comeback. The narrative surrounding her career momentum remains intertwined with her recovery journey, reflecting both the challenges she faced and the resilience she aims to demonstrate on stage.