He was not one of the wild ones from back in the 80’s. Being diabetic, he actually did not succumb to the drinking and drug binges so common to the 80’s metal scene.
Actually, Bret did have his wild period — not sure about drugs, but definitely drinking— which is not good for diabetics. But he had cleaned up in recent years. And I’ve heard that he has done some things for our troops; so whatever his politics, he ain’t all that bad.