ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD. WS59 Acting, Comedy, and Addiction with ADHD Big Brother, Russ Jones.
Sep 24, 2025
Russ Jones, an ADHD coach and founder of the ADHD Big Brother community, dives deep into addiction and recovery from his unique perspective as a former actor and comedian. He shares candidly about his struggles with nicotine and alcohol, exploring the emotional ties that keep people hooked. Russ discusses the importance of community support in tackling ADHD challenges, the nuances of creative life, and the appeal of sketch comedy for those with ADHD. His insights on sobriety and the impact of social rituals add a relatable touch to the conversation.
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Long Nicotine Addiction And Community Support
- Russ described a 20-year nicotine addiction involving chewing tobacco and smoking that was hard to quit.
- He found online community support and a one-day-at-a-time mentality crucial to stopping the habit.
One Day At A Time Scales For ADHD
- Community creates accountability and makes withdrawal tolerable through shared daily commitments.
- Russ applied the same 'one day at a time' model to ADHD tasks and saw consistent results.
Use Short Challenges With Community
- Try short focused challenges like a no-alcohol month to reveal coping patterns and reduce numbing.
- Use community challenges to replace isolation with collective action and accountability.
