Dustin Poirier has publicly acknowledged that he needs help dealing with alcohol following an incident at Atlanta’s airport on June 21 where he was taken into custody after being aggressive with airport staff and threatening police officers while intoxicated.
Poirier posted a statement on Instagram Stories after video of the incident circulated.
Some days I’m great, some days I’m not so good. If I’m not working towards something or trying to better my family I’m a danger to myself. I’m at a point where I need some help, walking away from fighting hasn’t been easy on me and alcohol isn’t the answer. It has ruined my father’s life and I will not allow it ruin mine, my family deserves me 100%. I’m trying to do everything I can to get my mind right and take the right next steps.
Poirier retired from fighting in July 2025 after losing to Max Holloway by unanimous decision in a lightweight trilogy bout. He is 37 years old and a future UFC Hall of Famer, holding wins over five former UFC champions including McGregor twice, Holloway twice, Eddie Alvarez, Anthony Pettis, and Justin Gaethje.
