"Hit the sauce"

[babelito]

Hi!
I would like to translate into spanish the idiom in italic: "It's well-reported that Depp based his character on the les-than-coherent Richards, and rumors were flying that Richards hit the sauce before his scenes were filmed...".
Thanks so much!

Babelito

[Ouisch]

Drank alcohol.


Likewise, you might hear an ex-drinker say, "I'm off the sauce now."

[babelito]

Hello!
I appreciate that you have taken the time in answering.
Have a nice day!