Avril Lavigne's Sum 41 ex-husband Deryck Whibley reveals alcoholism and struggle with recovery, writing new album [PHOTOS]

In a recent open letter entitled "Rock Bottom" sent out to numerous media outlets, Avril Lavigne's ex-husband and Sum 41 singer/guitarist Deryck Whibley revealed his struggles with alcoholism. The "Fat Lip" singer explained how doctors told him that he could end up dying if he kept drinking, leading him down a long road to recovery.

You can check out some photos of Whibley in the hospital and generally looking haggard by clicking HERE!

"I was drinking hard every day. Until one night," Whibley wrote. "I was sitting at home, poured myself another drink around midnight and was about to watch a movie when all of a sudden I didn't feel so good. I then collapsed to the ground unconscious. My fiancé got me rushed to the hospital where they put me into the intensive care unit."

"I was stuck with needles and i.v.'s all over," the letter continued. "I was completely sedated the first week. When I finally woke up the next day I had no idea where I was. My mum and stepdad were standing over me. I was so freaked out. My liver and kidney's collapsed on me. Needless to say it scared me straight. I finally realized I can't drink anymore. If I have one drink the docs say I will die. I'm not preaching or anything but just always drink responsibly. I didn't, and look where that got me. (I never thought I would ever say that! haha)"

According to Whibley, this experience has inspired him to get back into making music. We should look out for a new Sum 41 record in the near future!