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The Dr. Drew Podcast
#364: Brandon Novak
Jan 29, 2019
Professional skateboarder and Jackass film alumnus, Brandon Novak, shares his journey of addiction and recovery, advocating for treatment awareness. He discusses the struggles of recovery, the importance of personalized treatment, and the complexities of codependency and addiction. The podcast also explores opium epidemics and physician involvement in addiction post-Civil War.
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- Recovery requires humility and willingness to accept help, leading to spiritual awakening.
- Advocacy for sobriety involves attracting individuals through personal experiences and offering support.
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Struggles with Addiction and Family Dynamics
The podcast discusses Brandon Novak's journey from being a professional skateboarder to battling addiction. He reflects on his family's history with addiction, highlighting his father's struggle and its impact on his own life. Despite his successful career, Novak's addiction spiraled, leading to homelessness, multiple treatment centers, and a near-death experience. He shares how the disease of addiction does not discriminate and the importance of confronting one's past to avoid a similar fate.
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