Brandon Novak interviews his recovery idol Chris Herren in this very special video. Watch them discuss their struggles with addiction, the first time they met, and the relationship they have built throughout their recovery journey. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse or mental health, please call Brandon today at (610) 314-6747. #skateboarding #brandonnovak #chrisherren #recovery #sobriety #mtv #celebrity #proskateboarder #jackass #banyantreatmentcenter #prodigy #skateboarde

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Being on Jackass was an unforgettable chapter of my life, one filled with wild moments, brotherhood, and a whole lot of adrenaline. It didn’t cause my addiction, in contrast, it magnified parts of me that were already struggling. I take full responsibility for the path I went down but I’m just as proud of the path I’m on now. Long-term recovery has shown me who I really am, and I’m grateful for every part of the journey that got me here. Thank you @markmanson for featuring me on your podcast! Ne

In the daylight, I lived the dream, a castmate on MTV’s Jackass and Viva La Bam, traveling the world, making people laugh, living like a rockstar… But when the cameras stopped rolling and the crowds disappeared, I was a different person — sneaking through the night, stealing cars and hustling just to get my next bag of heroin. I had everything people dream of, but inside, I was completely lost. Fame on the outside, brokenness on the inside. Need help? Call me: 📲 610-314-6747 Treatment: @redempt