Justin Bieber’s recent erratic behavior has sparked widespread concern, and now, Dr. Drew Pinsky is offering his expert opinion on what may be fueling the pop star’s emotional turmoil.

In a recent conversation in Los Angeles, the renowned addiction specialist and media personality shared that Bieber’s outbursts don’t appear to stem from the usual culprits like fame or stress.

Instead, he believes something more personal is going on behind the scenes, particularly within Justin Bieber’s home life.

When speaking to TMZ, Dr. Drew pointed to potential issues ranging from substance use and previously discussed depression to romantic strain between the 30-year-old singer and his wife, Hailey Bieber.

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Observers have taken note of the couple’s recent tension, with Justin hinting that Hailey may be giving him the cold shoulder. The model was also spotted recently without her wedding ring, further fueling speculation about trouble in their marriage.

What raises the stakes even more, according to Dr. Drew, is the fact that the couple now shares an infant son. He warned that relationship strain takes on an entirely new level of seriousness when children are involved, as emotional instability can have ripple effects beyond the couple themselves.

Dr. Drew also reflected on Bieber’s upbringing, citing the long-term consequences of being thrust into stardom at such a young age.

He emphasized how bypassing key developmental stages in childhood and adolescence can be damaging, especially when young people are prematurely thrust into adult roles.

“There are so many cautionary tales out there, some make it, most don’t,” he said. “A big part of it is being thrust into an adult world prematurely and not going through the usual developmental stages of childhood and adolescence. Trying to give children and adolescents adult responsibilities is traumatic.”

While Dr. Drew acknowledged that Bieber’s mother has been a source of support in the past, he believes the singer may now be contending with a broader “storm” of behind-the-scenes drama, not just within his marriage, but possibly related to his mental health and emotional well-being.

Dr. Drew’s concerns about Bieber’s well-being come against the backdrop of the singer’s well-documented struggles with mental health and substance use. Over the years, Bieber has spoken candidly about his battles with anxiety, depression, and drug abuse, issues that began to spiral during the height of his fame.

In a lengthy Instagram post shared in 2019, Bieber explained how “it is hard to get out of bed in the morning with the right attitude when you are overwhelmed with your life, your past, job, responsibilities, emotions, your family, finances, your relationships.”

“When it feels like there’s trouble after trouble after trouble. You start foreseeing the day though lenses of ‘dread’ and anticipate another bad day,” he continued. “A cycle of feeling disappointment after disappointment. Sometimes it can even get to the point where you don’t want to live anymore. Where you feel like it’s never going to change. I can fully sympathize with you. I could not change my mindset. I am fortunate to have people in life that continue to encourage me to keep going.”

In his 2020 YouTube documentary series “Seasons,” Bieber revealed that he had experienced such deep depression that he often felt like he “didn’t want to live anymore.” The pressures of global stardom, isolation, and a lack of normal adolescent development contributed to what he described as an emotional breakdown in his late teens and early twenties.

By the age of 19, Bieber had developed a dependence on marijuana and later experimented with harder substances, including lean (a mix of codeine and soda), MDMA, mushrooms, and prescription pills. He admitted the drug use escalated to the point where his team would routinely check on him at night to make sure he was still breathing.

The pop star eventually got sober, crediting therapy, religion, and his wife Hailey for helping him turn his life around.

However, his public meltdowns and concerning behavior in recent months, including smoking a blunt and telling off the paparazzi, have reignited fears that he may be slipping back into a dark place, something Dr. Drew alluded to while emphasizing the importance of proper development and the dangers of premature fame.

With the added pressure of fatherhood and mounting relationship speculation, the stakes are higher than ever for the 30-year-old singer. As Dr. Drew put it, Bieber may be facing more than just fame-related stress, it could be the resurgence of unresolved trauma bubbling to the surface once again.

For now, fans and experts alike remain hopeful that the star finds the support he needs during what appears to be a particularly vulnerable chapter in his life.