Unfortunately, Brady is no stranger to drama.

As a young man, Marlena believed that he was trying to kill Belle and got the police involved.

Brady was ultimately shot and paralyzed due to the misunderstanding.

Eric Martsolf poses for a photo.

Eventually, he got the use of his legs back, but things weren’t easy.

As he got older, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol.

He spent time in rehab but continued to struggle with his addiction issues, perSoaps in Depth.

Greg Vaughan at an event.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available.

Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Eric also lost his job at Basic Black and was still feeling upset about leaving the priesthood.

DOOL actors Shawn Christian and Eric Martsolf.

Eric was in one of the darkest times of his life; turning to alcohol only made it worse.

Eric had too much to drink and got behind the wheel of his car.

Eric caused a terrible crash due to his intoxication.

Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves) was also involved in the accident.

Eric and Brady were seriously injured, and Daniel was tragically killed due to his injuries.

This meant Daniel’s mother Maggie Horton had to make a big decision.

Ultimately, Maggie decided to donate Daniel’s heart to Brady (viaSoaps).

Eric also recovered from his injuries without a transplant.

He also began attending AA meetings to ensure that he stays on the path to sobriety.