Brandon Novak: The Journey to Recovery

[@BrandinSchick]

I'm 3 years sober now and I'm proud of myself

[@Love-hx6nb]

3 years sober ❤🥇

[@youngpolar]

i hope you stay strong friend!

[@primecuttz6518]

That's a great accomplishment..keep going!!

[@BryanWood87]

I discovered this week that I am an addict looking for his addiction. I've been vaping THC, which could end my career where I live and with the job I have, for 2 years every night. Very low amounts, and I never get high. I only have a brain fog, but that's enough for me to sleep or escape my anxiety. Except when it didn't and made my heart race and give me panic attacks. I'm in a 3 week program to help try to deal with my anxiety and depression. I don't truly -believe- I need to go to meetings, as is required of me now :P , but I have gained a lot from the two I've been to so far. I mean I discovered I'm an addict, so that helps haha. Oh and today I told the group that I am grateful that, 3 or so years ago, alcohol just started making me feel like I had a hangover within an hour or two, even just one or so beers. No buzz; no "fun." If it wasn't for this, the trauma I experienced in 2021 that I'm still suffering from heavily might have driven me to drink instead of vape the wimpy amount of THC I could get legally. And my habit with vaping might have become a real problem. I just want to put my disclaimer: I feel so guilty having all these mental issues and feeling terrible and losing more functionality as time goes while people out there have been through so much more. I know it's irrational thinking and everybody deserves to have their serious problems taken seriously, even if they're not as serious as others'. I'm serious! ;P Oof. I didn't realize I was typing so much haha Edit: 4 days sober. It'll probably help to be clear-headed when I'm trying to address my lifelong anxiety/depression

[@gramking3222]

Way to go Brandin !!

[@bellamagic5565]

I've never once in my life seen Novak be so eloquent. I'm really impressed and inspired by him right now.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Right!? It was SO GOOD

[@stevee.7419]

He painted a very colorful (and scary) picture of his downfall and recovery. Very inspiring.

[@shawnellis4118]

He is a leach on bam. He sucked that man dry and just badmouth him in interviews for saving his life. F@ck that guy.

[@trubabiblu06]

Shoutout to the sober gang. Yesterday i celebrated my 10yr of sobriety n damn what a wonderful n prideful moment. Its nice to stand n say i did that. I worked it n i won🎉

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Amazing accomplishment my friend, VERY well done!!!! 10 years is an incredible milestone, congratulations🙏

[@stevepower778]

congrats ❤

[@annpieske1557]

Mad props I hope to one day say that but sadly I'm still doing fentanyl but I'm weening down to make detox easier hopefully I will get off it and stay clean this time

[@bungle3912]

Lightweight.

[@Poizenxx]

I live in Baltimore city. Mercy is the only hospital I deal with.

[@braydensdadsb]

Beautiful. I used to think this guy was a JOKE on viva la bam! Now I fight back tears hearing his truth. I've got 10 years myself I'm proud to be on the same team. Truly inspiring breathtakingly beautiful story. Thank you Brandon Novak!

[@julieann4616]

I never watched Viva, was he a douche or what?

[@ameanimalrescue]

Where all all the grateful recovering addicts?!? This is brilliant. I’m moved and blessed to hear this! Thank you!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

You’re so welcome Michael! Thanks for being here man it really means a lot, I hope you enjoy our other stuff too!

[@imadrunk3576]

I'm not recovering I'm drunk right now

[@Controllerbreaker]

​@@imadrunk3576but you're still here bro. I was you a few months ago.

[@jamesriver334]

I’m 16 Brandon connected with me and helped me through the past couple weeks big props 🙏

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Dude that’s awesome, keep up the good work brother 🫡

[@Hank-x6z]

Now thats the stuff that defines a great man, he found it and now he wants to give it to others.

[@EricaFisher-rs1bf]

❤

[@martyolson9433]

Nice dude!

[@jgaudette420]

​@@RehabRoadTripsi need help. Its life or death. My closest brother for so long is gonna end up being a lifer. I have no choice but to stop enabling him. Brandon he has alot of same things you have gone through. 15 times in rehab. He has lost it all. His dad is about to die and i dont know whats gonna happen. For the last 4 years ive been letting him live here and been trying too hard to help him and its hurting me. Plz. Brandon. How do i reach you. Btw im 11 years clean myself next month on the 27th.

[@flyingplantwhale545]

There are layers and depths to this man I never imagined. What an incredible story

[@MrNobody10000]

Brandon is my cousin's sponsor. Great man to rely on. From the worst to the most successful overnight. God bless you man

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Dude that’s awesome!!

[@yourerightiamright.3709]

It's never over night

[@carlosbent5046]

Am 21mths sober and am very proud of myself 🙏

[@HardcoreRecovery]

Congrats🎉

[@hrishlu]

Amen to that brother

[@AstroHunter5280]

hell yea! Proud of you. Dont stop

[@Hope_is_Love]

"I'm terrible at suicide I keep waking up." I definitely understand that. So grateful for Brandon Novak's journey. Saw this originally last fall. Coming up on 9 months off narcotics. Grateful!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Great work! 9 months is HUGE! Keep it goin we do recover!

[@Oamiano]

Ayy same 9 month gang!

[@knado8135]

That isn't his words. 90 percent of his buzz words are straight from the NA cult. Haha. Edit: he even responded with a cult answer. We do recover. We do recover. We do recover. Jails institutions and death. We do recover. Jails. We. Institutions. Do. Death. Recover. So brave. Haha.

[@zacharybaker9857]

I been sober almost 5 years and I owe So much of my sobriety to Brandon. He kept in touch with me for years after. Meant the world to me❤️💪🏼🙏🏼💯

[@bakeraus]

I'm a Baker! Keep on power on brother

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Congrats on your sobriety, Zachary! 5 years is one hell of a milestone!

[@onedaybutnottoday63]

I have almost 4 years sober from opioid pills and heroin. I’m so glad Novak got his life back and I’m glad I got my life back. Slowly but it’s coming back to me

[@DaveDuncanMusic]

Then you also owe your addiction to him as well because he didn't do shit to get you on or off dope. Stop glorifying these spoiled Hollywood diptards.

[@kellyredno1]

Well done!!! 🎉

[@randallsantabarbara8609]

I can honestly say dude definitely cares. Got nothing but respect for him.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

That was our experience as well!

[@jeffysoule2076]

“I wanna kill my self but, don’t wanna hurt myself in the process.” That hit!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Hits hard!!!

[@shaun8062]

You are not alone but I think we can beat this despite the numbers. In fact, I would bet.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

@@shaun8062 agreed 100%

[@kaseypb]

💯

[@Skoopyghost]

"Insanity or death" struck me to my core. I was always insane, or planing to off myself when I didn't drink, or do substances. I didn't know it was alcoholism until years later.

[@lauralamberth6901]

I hit 4 months on 11/7🎉 i feel good and just cant believe it! My actual birthday is on Sat and the best gift i have is i am alive and sober. I am present for my husband and children. I was so skeptical of the program and I am so glad i gave it a chance❤

[@jenandchris6089]

Came by this video by accident. Glad I did. Off pills 7 and half years now. I was homeless, broke, very close to suicide. I met my wife..she never done drugs. I was high when I first met her. I fell in love and came clean to her about my addiction. From there I got clean, went to college and now I'm in test pilot school. I already have my commercial pilot certification and part time job as a charter pilot paying my way threw school. I have a life I never dreamed I could ever have. Money thought I could never attain. I thank God everyday he hept me from not getting a felony or over dose to death. It's possible. It's hard. But Im willing to battle every day, against my addiction to protect my life and loosing everything we have together today. I want it more than the high now.

[@dawnadams7967]

7 years clean and sober here. Life is so much better now!

[@juggaloluke55]

I've been in recovery since April 1st 2017. Brandon speaks the 100% truth. Im proud of you Brandon. And im proud of myself. It takes 100% determination to stay sober. I never thought id be clean I honestly thought i would die an addict a slave to the drugs

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Dude that’s amazing, congrats brother! Keep it going 💪

[@Rawyalty220]

Brandon Novaks story is insane, I hope the best for this guy

[@amylee9639]

Thank You B! I am so happy your here. What your doing now is the hardest thing to ever do. Thank You

[@deant6361]

I’m a addict I’m 54 now and I feel it’s now or never to clean up. I’m using heroin and I’m on methadone. I’m in Australia but thanks for sharing your story man. ❤

[@RehabRoadTrips]

The time is now!! Do whatever it takes to leave all the behind man we’re rooting for you!

[@OhSoUnderground]

Took the words outta my mouth. Now is the time ❤

[@doggerspaniel]

Hope you're well!

[@deant6361]

@@doggerspaniel I’m no worse but can’t seem to move in the right direction

[@primecuttz6518]

I hope you are doing better I wish you the best.you go this!!!

[@trevorsmith9317]

I am an addictions counsellor , addict & alcohol coming up to five years sobriety. I've shown this video to our clients every month for the last 16 months. When they complete the program and go home, I encourage them to watch it again especially if they are craving and being triggered. He speaks a compelling truth about the raw feelings experienced, from being an addiction. I appreciate this video so much and just want to say thank you To Brandon and those who produced this.

[@sthembisomabaso8283]

listening to brandons story saved me and his delivery is top tier and im glad he is sober now.

[@aydomac]

I’m 4 months sober. I watched his story in treatment. Huge inspiration ❤️❤️❤️

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Congratulations!! We do recover!

[@claymack1109]

I got blood work done a while back and got a phone call the same day saying that I have a fatty liver. So my doctor told me that I needed to go on a low calorie diet and I had to cut out alcohol. I haven't had a drop since April 16th. It's tough and never thought I would be able to do it but I did

[@heather4907]

Stay strong and God Bless

[@jennifermullin6258]

God bless You 💔❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥

[@aydomac]

Just got 5 months folks ❤️🤘🏼

[@bryannicholas2130]

Novak is the only person I want to hear talk about addiction and recovery

[@SteveMidnight]

Brandon, I’ve watched your testimony many times over the years. All I can say is that you have a gift in the way you tell of your life experiences. You are truly helping people. Much more than you can even realize.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

So true!

[@jonsellas]

Yeah but everything he says it's half-truth Maybe even quarter truth.

[@yourerightiamright.3709]

​@jonsellas Agreed, I'm happy if he really is sober and hope he keeps it. But I get a huge pastor / preacher vibe he's memorized word for word and the day it gets old for him is the day things will get dark again. Again! I hope he's sober until the end and props to him for crawling out of hell.

[@veronicahallowell2091]

​@yourerightiamright.3709 that's very inspiring 3 days sober headed to my 3 rehab looking forward to that restoration foundation Peace and Serenity. Bound and determined to get it right one more chance. Thank you I can relate a lot.

[@bajorekjon]

I really needed to hear this. I've been struggling pretty badly with staying sober recently and hearing this gives me some hope and comfort.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

We are so glad!!🙏🙏

[@MENTION-IT-ALL]

Hey I hope you're doing well.

[@bajorekjon]

@TR-IRL Thanks I've been clean for a couple months feeling a lot better.

[@jld4870]

@@bajorekjonThank God. Keep your eyes and mind on Jesus. 👆🏼🙏♥️

[@bajorekjon]

@BreeFitz Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words. I had my ups and downs, but I've been clean for over 3 months, which is the longest I've been clean for over a decade. If I can do it, you can too, and I know it might sound cliché but it's true.

[@weeboutthere427]

By the Grace of God I made it out and will never get high again, but man this is so nostalgic, I kinda miss going to meetings all the time when I was younger. I miss these kind of talks, I miss the cigs, I miss the coffee, I miss the big book, I miss the weight lifted after you share. It was an era.

[@frexkle3590]

Grew up watching my parents drink which killed my mum at age 48 in 2016. I'm 28 now and still reflect on how much an addiction that I myself didnt even have affected my life and shaped my personality. People like Brandon are my heros.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Addiction definitely affects everyone around the addict, it can be the hardest thing to watch. Glad you’re hanging in there and we hope you do big things, you’re a gift!

[@anthonypritchard5936]

My best friend overdosed and died 2 years ago, tomorrow would be his 47th birthday. In 6 days I will be sober for 6 months. I don't know why I watched this tonight but thanks for sharing Novak.

[@aggiesart6]

❤

[@tardbushwaker12]

As someone whos watched jackass since i was 5, its so amazing to see Brandon and Steve in such good health and happiness. I have a brother whos been lost in the throws of heroin (and almost every other) addiction. Hes seen friends and loved ones die, and turned our lives into a living hell. No matter what we do, we cannot help him. I wish with all of my being that he'll eventually pull out of it. You two have given me hope that maybe, one day, he will. Love you man. So glad youre doing well.

[@xx7secondsxx]

The stuff he said about JACKASS..... Is sooo CRAZY because of the other Brandon's (BAM) dilemma! The series went on without him. It's so sad and it hurts! But like with SteveÖ and Novak!!!.... You GOTTA WANT IT!!! We can just hope and pray that Bam comes through the otherside and makes a clean break! The years if abuse DO catch up to you!!! Its something I'm learning now, though I was out through a WHOLE new set of circumstances that actually disabled me! All the hits my body took before I was in a hit and run by a truck! They're all showing.... and the years that go by will only truly show what I will be battling

[@Nick_B_Bad]

Honestly I don’t know how I beat it. It was a combination of events that pushed me into it and I’m glad it did in the end. Biggest part was locking myself away at my parents rural home for 2 years and cutting off contact with all the bad people in my life.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Hey man we’re psyched you got out of there!! Addiction is a dark and scary place. Congrats Nick!

[@Krim138]

Best way ive found to do it.

[@damienholland8103]

You separated from everyone you knew and from your environment. I had to do the same just in a different way (went to a rehab center for 10 weeks).

[@Percivalpro007]

I’ve been clean for about 15 days straight and I saw Brandon’s recovery video about 3-4 years ago in rehab and I just remembered how impactful he was then so I’m rewatching it again today and I’m still clean now and I just wanted to thank you for your help.❤

[@DG-qj9lw]

Hope you’re good bro, keep It up

[@bassmob808]

I have 28 days today 🙏🏼

[@mikeymisfit8793]

So proud of you brother ☝️

[@Love-hx6nb]

❤🙏28 days 🥇

[@uncomfortablynumbpodcast]

Congratulations

[@daniellesheally254]

Hope you are still going strong!

[@daggagrow]

Keep that count!

[@gt98pilot85]

June 16th 2004 Grateful for celebrating 19 years last Friday.... We do recover!!!!!!!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Happy birthday!!! We absolutely do recover!

[@morgandailey4998]

Powerful message Brandon. One addict to another, much love!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

He’s such an inspiration!

[@regzzuse280]

No script, straight from the heart.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

👏👏👏

[@felixphoenixxx]

1 year clean today! My docs were Merh and Alcohol. I'm living just for today. God is good!

[@jumpingfox1021]

My brother has been in active addiction on and off for over 15 years. He is only 32. Brandon resonated with my brother so much with one of his previous videos. He listened to it multiple times. Now, he is on the run from the cops in the foothills of appealachia in north alabama. I start every day with the hope that today will be the day he gets tired of running and seeks help. Thank you for sharing 💜

[@RehabRoadTrips]

We’re so sorry, the nature of addiction is so painful & difficult. We will hold him in our prayers, and if there’s anything we can do to support you and/or getting him into treatment, shoot us a DM on instagram @rehabroadtrips. Hang in there friend 🫶

[@jumpingfox1021]

@RehabRoadTrips thank you so much, the offer is greatly appreciated 💜

[@stevee.7419]

Powerful. Brandon, I just want to say as a recovering addict myself (I’ve been quitting for several years now, and it’s been a process), I draw inspiration from recovering addicts such as yourself. I’ll get there, and I appreciate you, brother.

[@primecuttz6518]

I had 2 months sober already and i messed up!!i was feeling so good and i messed it up.God knows how much i regret it and now im trying again.Congrats to all the people that have made a full recovery!!

[@marilynkaschalk6402]

I received the gift of desperation 8/12/2012 and am grateful to be working in a recovery center to share my truth-- your sharing of your TRUTH was straightforward and on point , I am really happy I found this to listen to - you helped me today by reminding my of what I gotta do to stay clean and sober - god bless ODAAT

[@RehabRoadTrips]

That’s amazing, congrats!

[@paulinegreen5873]

Im Pauline & im an addict & After 30 years addiction at 44 years old, i was given that gift of desperation, i was on crack, heroin and scotlands street valium and on a methadone prescription for 16+ years of 160mls daily.. iv managed to put down all the drugs while just doing Narcotics Anonymous meetings in my own home, no rehab, that gift called desperation made me willing to go to ANY LENGTHS for my recovery, im super grateful what Narcotics Anonymous has given my familyand myself, i came back to N.A and for the first time and beaten to the point i was ready to say “i know nothing, please teach me”. Love you Brandon and love your share & i wish you many many many more years of sobriety and living clean my boy.. Xx

[@MrKerr808]

Brandon You changed my life. Decade of opiates, then using amphetamine to help quit drinking and now i am struggling but listening to this and priors got me motivated to wanna live.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Keep going man, you’re worth it! DM us if you need any support 💪

[@Neveia]

I love showing Brandon’s talk to my clients as a D&A counselor. They always enjoy hearing it.

[@RayJay37]

I showed it to my clients this evening during group. Everyone could relate to his story and like the fact that he was real.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

We love that, feel free to show this talk!! all the clients in the room for this one were so engaged and inspired. Amazing!

[@LaidbackAF]

3days clean from meth and coke. This shit needs to end immediately. Who ever is going through it, you’re not alone!!

[@uncomfortablynumbpodcast]

Congratulations 🎊

[@primecuttz6518]

We got this man!!

[@lauralamberth6901]

How are you doing???

[@infibeta]

I’ve been sober for 2 years now, what a video. What a video. Thanks!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Congratulations!! We do recover 🎉🎉🎉

[@mikeyg6631]

I am so happy that this gentleman has continued his sobriety. Its inspirational for someone who is in the dark!! Good on you my brother and God bless 🙌 🙏🏽 i have been sober from alcohol since july of 2011 and i enjoy every single day minute second of my life!!

[@chrisballmes4914]

Isn't life much better I'm 6yrs SOBER (4-21-2017) from drinking myself COLD TURKEY & NO MEETINGS What scared me was I kept on getting Bloody Noses & i went & saw this doctor where he had to freeze my nose to stop my nose from bleeding it took 15mins or longer to stop the bleeding & that doctor told me I never would to see u again & never went back. 2 weeks later went to my Local Bar about 10 people around me were doing shot after shot didn't phase me one bit. I have alot of WILL POWER. Still going strong

[@mikeyg6631]

@chrisballmes4914 thank you for sharing and congratulations on your continued sobriety

[@christinapetersen1969]

One of the best testimonials

[@MR._REAPER]

Bro your amazing. I'm a hundred days clean today. You have helped me stay clean thank you

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Dude congrats on 101 days!!! We do recover! We’re going to show Novak all these comments when we see him next🫡

[@JaredThompson420]

Im from Pennsylvania like Novak grew up watching him and Bam on TV. Im about to try to receive help for my addiction soon waiting for a call back. God bless you Novak.

[@upstating]

Hope you made it

[@PhobiaBreh]

Hey brother… you went through all these terrible things so you could help all of us struggling…. Thank so much Brandon!

[@SkitTtles-cz4st]

5 days sober from alcohol and I absolutely loved hearing ur story wish I cud visit ur treatment center but I live in Wisconsin and my severe anxiety disorder makes impossible for me to travel out of my city

[@Hank-x6z]

This is the most powerful tale and message that i have ever heard in my life. Truly inspirational words. Amazing success story. This should be carved into stone. Every addict needs to hear these word. Addicts do recover. God bless his message.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Absolutely, Hank! We do recover!

[@hightower3434]

Congrats to all the people who are celebrating their personal time of sobriety

[@deborahperley8603]

I watched your video in treatment and your story really got to me and kept me from leaving treatment I stayed and today I have 60 days clean I beat fentanyl and will continue to beat fentanyl for the rest of my life so thanks for sharing your story it helped me save my life I'm grateful you have a way with words you don't sugarcoat shit and say it like it is much respect!

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Congratulations on your 60 days!!!!

[@dinwiddie4513]

His message really hit home and is the reason I got another day taking it one day at a time

[@DTX8177]

Grew up watching this guy, glad he’s doing better

[@MarioSoprano-io5gw]

This is one of the greatest speeches I’ve ever heard. This man can paint a picture.

[@micahsmadness]

Almost 6 months sober... stay strong my friends.

[@shower_shorts_inc]

Aiming to get clean have an appointment set up for the local rehab. I cant wait to see the changes God has waiting for me

[@Liz-uj2ot]

Show this everywhere to everyone!!!!!... this message is NEEDED tremendously! Brandon you have always been an inspiration to me , youlll never know how much or why,,, just know that you helped this recoverING addict... God bless always , much love and respect to all those struggling-----> NEVER EVER, for ANY reason give up before the miracle happens..BC it will.!! 🕯Love,from NY.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Awesome thanks Liz!

[@tomdonegan5350]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I don’t don’t know what to do with 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@Pink10Love]

Brandon is incredible. I’m not even an addict and his story has impacted me so much. Such a cool guy

[@LOVERGEIST777]

Thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

It’s our privilege!! Thanks for watching 🎉

[@tappedin185]

This man… what a turnaround so well spoken and sounds like he found IT. The realization that there’s so much more

[@timskolnik3819]

We just watched this today at Harbor Light's Rehad in Grand Rapids, MI (we get our phones here), and it impacted all of us a lot. Thank you for your brutal, honesty. We all appreciated it a lot.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Awesome dude that’s great!! We’re glad Novak landed well w you all. He’s the man🙌

[@jakereilly5851]

This is amazing,how eye opening, hate it because i am the same,love it because its helping me to get to terms in the position that i have made for myself....5 days sobour. We are not alone!!

[@aimeealyse3115]

He’s such a beast and makes such an impact on me. Almost two years clean 🎉 thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@dioncarollo8283]

I'm coming up on 11 years soon, by GOD's Grace 🕊️ Stay the course sir. You're an inspiration 🌱

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Hell yea Dion, 11 years!🙌🙌🙌

[@natasjaellwood5402]

Helping me with my journey of staying sober.every day a victory ❤

[@aliciar5410]

This is truly amazing, and so artfully spoken. I’m sure you are helping many people out there.

[@michaelvcurci]

I grew up watching CKY, Bam, Novak, the whole crew. Some of the most cherished memories and times of my life were these years growing up. My life followed a path just like Novaks, started with oxycontin, moved onto heroin and then prison, the thing saved my life. I have been out since 2016 and did not look back, sometimes it seems like a different life I lived before prison. No doubt it hasn't been easy, I have had a couple relapses but one thing Iearned is that, I do not want to live that life anymore. I mess up, I get back up and move on, continuing on the right path. I keep working on myself and bettering my responses to hardships so I don't run to the thing that numbed me for so many years. I am have a connection with Novak and so many others that have gone through the addiction of heroin. Thank you for you words Brandon.

[@matthewstroud198]

I've struggled with fentynal for 8 years... 54 ODs , 4 treatment centers, 2 best friends died right beside me, 2 girls at different times, And sooo many friends and one cousin dead from OD!!! Just hit 45 days... That's 45 miracles in a row 🙌

[@imanerdnikka]

I’ve met Brandon through a friend of mine that i haven’t seen in years so not knowing of drug disease or addiction. At a point of time I let my friend and Brandon stay at my home until they were approved for a place well my friend did something disrespectful and kicked him out and told Brandon you can stay while you wait for approval well he choose not to and go with his friend for certain reasons. Well that approval didn’t go through so I call a friend that rents home and the dude approved him right away. In the meantime Brandon was sober or I wouldn’t of allowed him to stay at my home they were working for a Christmas tree company at the time we grew a friendship and watching this brought tears to my eyes. I’m so proud of you Brandon & the last apart really hit my heart so not only can it relate to addiction it can relate to depression which I’m going through right now. That part oh lord hit me hard. I know Brandon won’t see this but thank you man and congratulations on all your success and glad I got to know you in those few months of hanging out and trying to help. God bless you Brandon.

[@MrStuDubb]

I used to not like you, Novak. Now you’re an inspiration. Keep up the good fight, sir.

[@henkestenke]

Oh my. Never in my life have I stayed glued to the screen than listening to Brandon talk. I knew some of his history, it went pretty dark for a while. But to say I’m happy he’s doing so well, is the understatement of the year. Happy and proud. I’ve stared at addiction, both in the mirror and in the eyes of loved ones. Every word he says is true. No one but yourself and your higher power, whom ever it might be, can make the change. I can not thank you enough for this video. Stay strong every one, one day at a time.

[@terriblue68]

March 21, 2015 for me brother. But for the Grace of God ❤ 🙏 Great story. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Congratulations!! Keep it up we do recover!

[@Kc-jx8uq]

I have 95 days clean today, off fentanyl, everything. Thank you for inspiring me with your story

[@pagemumpower6560]

I'm not sure if mr. Novak will get this but thank you I've been clean for almost 2 years now in a lot of that is thanks to you and you don't even know it I'm 42 I grew up watching him

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Awesome dude!! Congrats!!! We’ll tell him when he’s in town next 🙏

[@joshgoacp]

I used to listen to your story in active addiction and would pray that God would help me like he did you I'd listened to your story over and over again until one day "the pain of remaining the same became greater than my fear of change" that I walked into the rooms of NA and Iv been clean ever since 1/24/2023 is my clean date and I do all you suggest sponsor, service, meetings, and steps. Thank you for showing me it's possible Brandon

[@chrisparris7738]

Novak I talked with you on the phone about 3 times briefly back in 2017 about getting help from meth and heroin you offered to fly out to west Chester but I didn't have insurance at the time I was so strung out I just didn't think it would be a reality so I gave up I'm currently 5 years clean off meth and heroin I have used your story to cope I just want to be able to tell you thank you so much man God bless

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Congrats man that’s amazing, we do recover!! Shoot Novak a DM on instagram so he sees it!

[@carolgeorgeson9632]

Your talks always bring me to tears you helped me through 2yrs of my 8yrs of being clean ..thank you

[@claymack1109]

I use to go out every weekend but when I found out that I have a fatty liver I had to stop drinking and I'm glad I did. I had a problem a very serious problem if I would've kept going I would be dead before I reached 40. Haven't had a drink since April 16th of this year I haven't felt better. In a way I'm glad it happened it was a wake up call for me to loose weight and stop drinking best decision I ever made.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Clay that’s freakin awesome man, sometimes that wake up call is all it takes!

[@claymack1109]

@@RehabRoadTrips you ain't kidding dude. Saved my life is what it did

[@blastmastersinc]

THIS is a real man here folks. Intelligent, humble, excellent public speaker and hopefully making a positive impact on others now. Hopefully someday Bam will see the light.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

We’re hoping for the same thing man🤞

[@brettbambouturton3117]

I'm 52 and on suboxone, wishing I was totally clean, yet being totally clean terrifies me.. Thanks for sharing Brendan ❤

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Recovery takes on many shapes and sizes man. It’s a good day if you didn’t use, and sometimes subs are essential to get us there. You’re still crushing it! Getting off subs is a great goal, and with the right support it’s possible!

[@joeyl853]

No brag, but my life of addiction makes Brandon look like an angel. He does inspire and give me hope. He's an amazing representative for people with the disease that is addiction. I respect what he has to say because he's been there.

[@BobbyBundlez]

Weird thing to brag about. He did 13 rehabs man. The sickness is still unbearable at early stages for many. I’m sure he like many of us was near deaths door. But congrats on keeping it up G

[@paulinegreen5873]

Every addicts thinks their the worst, used more drugs, suffered more, did more rehabs & prisons, been in more mental health wards, lost more than every other addict!! Its part of the disease talking to you still today!!

[@Mik-pm4ou]

Thanks brother,for your story,I'm 70+days sober.heard u when I was 8-9days in recovery,tail end detoxing, with expectations of the same results of using, shortly after I could walk out of treatment/detox. Your story is so close to mine,so it really hit home! Thanks for motivating me to do the right thing brother! Love ya, with utmost respect&god bless.~mik~

[@derrikbunyon4613]

Brandon’s transparency is definitely a message with depth and weight! Been on the journey now for 3 years and been listening to his truth frequently since the beginning! One day I hope to have a conversation with this dude.

[@lisao6928]

Thanks Brandon! Ive never done heroin, but Im trying to quit alcohol and related to a lot of your story.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

Great job Lisa, if we can help in any way let us know!❤

[@edwardbucher705]

6 months clean and sober, my DOC was also opiates/dope or quite literally whatever you had. Ive heard your testimony countless times and it still resonates with me. You got a gift man, and youve inspired me to also work in treatment. Once i get my year clean im going back to school to get my CASAC and start working in treatment anyway i can. Thanks for what you do Brandon, you are truly an inspiration.

[@purpleturtle7477]

So happy for you! Yaaaaaay! Keep going man, you got this❤

[@tag9047]

One of the greatest recovery stories in history. 90s babies who grew up on MTV know how strung out this dude was. It was really bad.

[@donsamuel2427]

Ive had a relapse two days ago from over 5 months. This is my first day. Ill try to do and live program with best of my ability and serve more. But i must say, the reason im sober today, has something to do with Brandon. I connect with him even i havent met him.

[@ambersather7460]

This is so amazing to see. I always felt for Novak back in viva la bam and early jackass days. This is one HELL of a recovery story.

[@RehabRoadTrips]

We couldn’t agree more!!

[@akiribariribaritemk2133]

wooow kakva biografija i minato,retkost e da se cujat vakvi storii od prva raka,bravo !!! Mnogu uspeh i sreka ti pozeluvam vo ponatamosnata rabota i sekako zivotot da ti ostane ispolnet so zdravje,radost i sreka !!! Odlicna motivacija,pozdrav golem i sekoe dobro ti posakuvam...

[@BB-78]

Wow I just watched the old interview and was wondering if he stayed sober. I love hearing his voice

[@bobbyo5807]

God Bless Brandon and the recovering right now

[@Bammarge2]

ive been sober 5 years i lost my mother january of this year my biggest supporter for when i got clean its been a everyday struggle ever sense january 8th but im still going strong taking it 1 day at a time novak u really are an impersation to us all me especially ❤❤❤

[@Bishop_CSB]

One day at a time 🙏

[@JohnArmiger-uy7fn]

Going to treatment in the morning im from baltimore too i read his book love novak

[@The31stSurvivor]

Please save me. I haven't given up but I'm giving in. Alcohol will kill me.