Apparently he'd already previouly publicly shared his struggle with drug addiction.
From 2021 during a recovery month event
warwickonline.com
From 2021 during a recovery month event
For roughly 10 years, Matt Reilly was “under the grips of a severe drug addiction,” one that “grew at various stages from marijuana right through crack cocaine.”
“I lost everything – my family, friends, possessions,” he said. “I lost myself. At the very end, I barely existed … But for some dear friends watching out for me while I was out there, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Reilly, who is in his first-term as the Ward 6 representative on the City Council, recalled his struggle with substance abuse last week during a Recovery Month event in City Hall’s Council Chambers. It was the first time, he said, that he had publicly disclosed his addiction.
“This is something I’ve kept private for a long time … I have an obligation to those who are still out there,” said Reilly, who was embraced by Mayor Ken Hopkins and received an ovation after concluding his remarks.
At Recovery Month event, Reilly, others share stories of overcoming addiction - Warwick Beacon
By DANIEL KITTREDGE For roughly 10 years, Matt Reilly was "under the grips of a severe drug addiction," one that "grew at various stages from marijuana right through crack cocaine." "I lost everything - my family, friends, possessions," he said. "I lost

shyt. This is why the prison racial dynamic is what it is. The fix has always been in.
dumbass cachead