Lola Young has become "more empathetic" since battling drug addiction.

The Messy pop star spent time in rehab last year to address substance abuse issues and has now opened up about her struggle admitting she's had to work on "some internal healing" but her journey to sobriety has taught her "a lot".

She told the Guardian newspaper: "It’s been a struggle – I’ve definitely had to work on some internal healing while grappling with touring and stuff ...

"I’ve had to be away for a bit while battling with things. But it teaches you a lot, being addicted to substances. It makes you more empathetic about other people that have gone through that. It’s just a constant journey."

Lola, 24, went on to explain she feels "very grateful and appreciative" to have been given the chance to access help a

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