He gave up smack about 1980.
There were some flashbacks. Maby a good bunch too.
To me he seems in a better & better state, esp. the latest years.
He enjoys a spliff at occasions, as I got it,
and wouldnt even say now to a thin white line
sometimes.
This is what I concluded after following this herbert from Dartford rather thoroughly in books & articles for some while. I´m sure there will be others stating something else, and if anyone have more nuances or perspective at this issue, I´d be delighted to read it. One of my better sources is biographist Victor Bockris, think it was published in 2002 (title Keith Richards).
"Maverick Pomeroy: Ok, what has this to do with hair-transplants, wigs, Sir Elton or teeth-bleeching?"