British DJ and producer Fatboy Slim says overcoming alcohol addiction is the most difficult challenge he has faced. In comments reported by Irish and Northern Irish outlets, he describes his alcohol addiction as a “parasite” and says getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” Both accounts focus on his characterization of the addiction and his assessment of the difficulty of quitting drinking. The reporting does not add new, verifiable details about the timing of his sobriety, treatment, or any specific events leading to his decision, but it consistently presents his remarks as personal reflections on addiction and recovery. Overall, the coverage aligns on the central message: he frames addiction as harmful and says maintaining sobriety is extremely challenging, describing it in the strongest terms. No conflicting claims are presented across the two sources provided.