This is a milestone for Jussie Smollett — he is accomplished a rehab stint for substance abuse.

Sources near Jussie inform TMZ … earlier this month, the previous “Empire” star completed a 5-month outpatient program.

We’re instructed Jussie put within the work, specializing in his well being and being constant along with his exercises throughout his time in rehab.

Keep in mind … Jussie’s substance abuse got here up often throughout his legal trial in Chicago, which remains to be hanging over his head as he continues to struggle his conviction and jail sentence.

On the brilliant facet, our sources say Jussie’s new administration workforce is tough at work gearing him up for the upcoming launch of his new movie and different initiatives.

As we reported, Jussie checked himself into an outpatient remedy facility again in October, and through his rehab stint, we noticed him studying Matthew Perry‘s memoir … which, after all, detailed the late actor’s personal struggles with dependancy.

Jussie continues making an attempt to push ahead by way of the previous a number of years of adversity. Finishing rehab was one hurdle, and the subsequent massive one shall be his authorized battle.

As we reported, he is ready to see if the Illinois Supreme Courtroom will weigh in on whether or not his conviction — and subsequent 150-day sentence — ought to stand.