The elder son of Colin Farrell struggles with a rare genetic disorder. In his latest interview, the actor admitted that his son was a significant reason he chose to give up substances and start living a sober life.

The older son of Colin Farrell struggles with a rare genetic disorder. In his latest interview, the actor admitted that thanks to his son, he gave up substances and began living in sobriety. Colin Farrell remains one of the most renowned actors in Hollywood.

The star, 48, said he decided to quit boozing and taking drugs after his son James, 21, was diagnosed with the intellectual disability Angelman Syndrome

Colin Farrell has told how his son has played a big part in his sobriety journey. The actor's son James, 21, has Angelman syndrome; a diagnosis the actor attributes to helping him get sober. He told Variety magazine how "generations of people have had their lives ruled and ruined by alcoholism and drug addiction.