Steve-O Is Concerned About Novak's Sobriety | Wild Ride! Clips

A clip from Steve-O's Wild Ride! Episode #87 with Brandon Novak
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[@zacharybaker9857]

I called Novak over 3 years ago, talked with him for days Before he sent a ride for me to take me to treatment And I been Sober 3 years 4 months❤️💪🏼🙏🏼💯

[@hollyg9589]

Damn I find it so crazy how he actually does a lot of it himself

[@WILLYLYNCH.]

Of course he did. He gets paid for every person you can get admitted. He's not doing it out of the kindness of his heart.

[@norseman3514]

@@WILLYLYNCH. he's doing it for both reasons, dudes got a heart, but he's also got a stomach/s to feed.

[@hollyg9589]

@@WILLYLYNCH. yeah I don’t think it’s a line of work you go into solely for payment. There’s lots of other things you can do and probably earn more coin. Still a nice thing to do.

[@jbmcheney23]

fuck yeah zach, keep killin it bro never give up, one day at a time

[@scaryhours2220]

Steve O and Novak both being clean and sober is an absolute testament to anyone out there thinking there is no hope. I think this episode will change a lot of lives 👍.

[@scaryhours2220]

@Mike Miller Great comment 🤝👍.

[@isaacrayburn969]

Foreal dude

[@byHexted]

He talked at my sober house in Pasadena like five years ago

[@scaryhours2220]

@@byHexted that is awesome

[@sir2657]

What about bam....it's not possible for everyone

[@rt611]

I called to see if novak could speak with my dad about his drinking addition. i didn't think it was real till he picked up after eh second ring. he was patient with me and my dad help him in the early stages of sobriety. novak is good people. i appreciate everything he does.

[@spderman123]

aa meetings help and make you think twice

[@tim1309]

That really cool to hear he actually picked up and helped. Good luck to your dad on recovery and getting his life back its never too late.

[@TheDantheman12121]

It is really cool thing. I hope people do not abuse it. I know it will be tempting for people to just call but please don't unless needed

[@Anonymous_________]

I personally have 8 years off alcohol alone. Novak could help another famous person. But your dad would relate more to someone in his social cast, and income level. That's how recovery goes. These people don't don't to the rooms here in south Florida . They don't deal with the problems us normal people do.

[@jadedwitness9840]

Why lie

[@saplayaj7390]

The fact steveo corrects him and says "quit buillshittin saying it in past tense, i would love to get loaded right now". The fact it's a constant struggle that's almost neverending is so crazy. This opened my eyes up because we see these celebrities that overcome addiction and we think it's easy and they're living they're best life. They still struggle as any of us would, shit even more with all the money and capability of being able to. This was strong, thank you guys!

[@Mommy2Amaya]

The fact that he has been sober 13 years (I think?) just goes to show you how strong he is. My love to him!

[@Jess-lq5tw]

It's definitely a daily struggle 😪

[@Tyler.254]

Just like with cigarettes and drugs. You can quit both of them, stay clean from both, but the temptation never leaves i imagine

[@ChaosTheory9]

Look at Demi Lavato. She’d get clean, make a documentary about it, then slip again after 3 months. And then she’d get clean and make another aspiring doc. Like girl, be sober for a few years at least before doing that shit

[@John-sr2hr]

@@ChaosTheory9 LOL she sounds extremely self centered. Typical Hollywood/celebrity. I met a few people like that in NA/rehab. They think their life is a movie and that they're the main character, and that everybody wants to know about how "hard" they struggled and how cool they are that they were a drug addict LOL

[@bagadonutz36]

I watched these dudes through the whole CKY and Jackass era and partying hard. When they got sober I decided if they can do it so can I. Been sober and loving life for 2 1/2 years and going strong. To anyone who is on the fence about trying to get sober. Go for it. I promise life is so much better. Thanks Steve and Novak !!

[@leeving1685]

Congrats on being sober buddy, I'm gonna keep trying, one day I'll make too... failing that I'll call Novak for guidance

[@HotAcidicDiarrhea]

I'm almost there. I still drink a little.bit but that's it. Will do it this year tho.

[@bagadonutz36]

@@HotAcidicDiarrhea slow motion better than no motion. You got this !!

[@bagadonutz36]

@@leeving1685 just don’t give up. For me it was about becoming mentally, spiritually, and physically fit. It’s hard at first, then it gets weird and then it is awesome. Just my take. I wish the best for you.

[@melaniel7947]

Congrats on 2.5 yrs that is awesome! Steve-O is definitely a great inspiration

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Novacks is a great guy. I was hardcore herion and cocaine for over 25 years. I tried rehab many many times. Prison finally was what it took for me. After over 13 years served for 3 federal sentences , my parents passed away while I was in the pen doing 5 years , I had to hit utter bottom. I had to be broken and then staying off all drugs was not a problem. I now have close to 11.years.sober. If takes time. Some of us have to lose it all , lose freedom , lose family ,.lose all cash. Only then can we accept that using is not an option. No 12 step brainwash at all. Just come to the end of ourself and know we are finally finished and can now move on with our life. What a relief that day I knew , I told myself never again. Never again. Using is a choice. Make the choice. Up to you.

[@dougconner95]

Powerful shit man

[@galept]

Damn. This is a crazy life to have lived and I'm so happy that you're able to rise from the ashes. 11 years congrats.

[@detgoat]

respect

[@pab1381]

I agree. If you want it it’ll happen. I don’t like the 12 step stuff either. It’s not the only option.

[@patsysadowski1546]

I’m not sure everyone is as strong as you to come back from that.

[@aydomac]

I listened to Novak’s story in my first week of treatment… I loved it, it helped me a lot. Gladly over 100 days clean and sober ❤️🤟🏼

[@supermac1749]

Think like Vegeta and don't give in. Seriously sometimes as odd as it sounds, I used Goku and Vegeta as motivation for things.

[@spirit_shadow9590]

Seeing my childhood heros doing good in life and being sober brings a fucking tear to my eye. I pray every day that bam can join you guys and be happy again...

[@generalwasteman]

Bam has never been happy, looking back on it the signs have been there since very early on.

[@spirit_shadow9590]

Yeah I just hope he can find happiness like Brandon and Steve-o have

[@christadych5668]

Novak was your hero?

[@subdouble]

Agreed. Whenever Bam gets in a good place. Always brings a smile. I hope he finds his way. Much love to the jackass crew.

[@subdouble]

@Jamie Heritage Don't judge books by there covers. Hero's come in all shapes and sizes.

[@jayu9642]

Steve O is actually such a great dude. A prime example of someone who is recovered, healed and humble

[@reymilocuevas3485]

Its like watching your older brother go from being hella crazy coke sniffing alcohol siphoning monster to a cool calm and collected dad. Prime example of what we should look out for when our homies are wilin out.

[@Itsjcold0]

Healing ,addiction is never over

[@JanoyCresva]

Humbled? IDK about that lol. He talks about himself all the time. Just pay attention to any question he asks his guests, he immediately goes into HIS story and HIS experiences.

[@jayu9642]

@@JanoyCresva I dont feel that way personally. He seems to really care about people and their stories. And he jokingly makes things about him or his "ego" but he seems to know his place well

[@FireCrossKnight]

@@JanoyCresva when you’re interviewing people a good way to make them feel comfortable is to talk from personal experience my dude

[@EnterShikariAVFC]

I genuinely cannot fucking believe how intelligent, wise, generous and just an all round good person Novak has become. The best stunt he's ever done is get sober well done dude ultimate respect to the man

[@LynnieFleegleJr]

Breaks my heart the way Novak looks when SteveO says his worst nightmare is to go around talking about recovery. An that's what Novak does now

[@lesyeuxsansvisage1157]

Well, SteveO is quite literally making a fortune off of his recovery, and using others stories of recovery. He really has no room to make anyone feel like crap about it. Just because he has side hustles, doesn’t mean that it isn’t clear that THIS is his main gig. It rather reeks of a superiority complex on the part of SteveO.

[@dreday1788]

@@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 I don't think Steve O realizes that. But maybe he does idk. What pisses me off about SteveO is that he comes from money. If it is a money thing he should wait until his dad passes and I'm sure he'll have a large fortune. I know that sounds mean but if it is about money for SteveO then I guess he's not doing something right. I also ad

[@zombiecatcher]

Ya that was a dickhead thing to say.

[@idrinkmilk282]

​@@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 clearly you just don't like Steve o. Your bias is really blatant bud.

[@titvngaming7693]

Ya that was weird. But hopefully novak didn’t think much of it cus he’s doing great things and it’s his passion, and helps him stay clean. That’s just how some addicts are, their sobriety is aided by helping others get sober

[@giovanirubalcava6770]

I appreciate and respect stevo for having the courage to let Novak know his concerns. A true friend

[@bdeezy2962]

I agree, that's a hard thing to do regardless especially to a good friend but that IS being a good friend

[@giovanirubalcava6770]

Agreed brother. A real friend will tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear 👍🏻

[@lunalove2259]

I completely agree & he seems like a genuine guy, who speaks his mind and really sees reality. I love what he's done for this world all around.

[@stinkfist4205]

Those same reasons they both mentioned is exactly why I didn’t go into addictions treatment as employment after getting clean and sober.

[@giovanirubalcava6770]

@@stinkfist4205 could definitely see how that would be triggering for you

[@jilltheprivateinvestigator3328]

There will never come a day where seeing all these people sober, gets old. ☺️ I love it!

[@ronalddonlogin]

Nice to see that brutal honesty. I’ve been sober from heroin for 7 years and I would love to get high still! What keeps me from that life is THAT LIFE! The high was great, but everything that came with getting to that high was horrible. Sober life is a high in its self. I love these guys❤️

[@beepboop4016]

Mad proud of you that’s an insane accomplishment congratulations

[@ronalddonlogin]

@@beepboop4016 thanks so much👍

[@beepboop4016]

@@ronalddonlogin no problem truly very proud of 7 years for ya I hope it turns to 8 to 10 all the way to ur death. I wish u the best

[@saramilena.]

it's hard, a mental illness such addiction is brutal and it's goong to be with you the rest of your life. I've only been sober like a month or less in six years and i want to get sober but still hard for me to do it and always wish the desire of it goes away but i know it won't,so yeah is hard, but congrats keep going!!!!

[@idrinkmilk282]

​@@saramilena. why are you so negative lmao. "It never goes away" lmao. You see Robert downey jr sweating for a fix still? Nah.

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

I feel Novak making his recovery such a large and public part of him actually helps him keep clean and sober

[@sometimelater]

it's money. it's a business, get a clue.

[@aysuppatruck6185]

@@sometimelater I bet you think you had proof and a point but you have neither.

[@idrinkmilk282]

He literally said that multiple times throughout this video that were all here watching. Idiot.

[@zacharybaker9857]

I've reached out to Brandon recently to help friends of mine He called me rite back after I sent a text... Just an amazing guy.

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

Ofcourse he did.he gets a cut from everyone he sends to rehab lol.

[@xMorbidArtx]

@@JamesLee-lk4kx Well worth it if he legit helps people get clean using his celebrity, which he has.

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

@@xMorbidArtx ofcourse it is,never said it wasn't.

[@mattc8852]

Steve O slowly turning into Buddy Holly

[@mattc8852]

@TRUMP LOST GET OVER IT! got more likes then you

[@DB-re6bi]

Hahaha

[@whentheleveebreaks4732]

Steve-O will Not Fade Away

[@Triqkshot]

If you watched Viva La Bam you know damn well Novak would’ve been your first guess to who would’ve died young and the same for Steve-O with Jackass. To see both of them are now the healthiest in those friend groups is beyond inspirational.

[@lw3894]

I hate the “sober statistics”. It always kept me down knowing that my chance was so small. I left NA/AA/CA after probably 10 relapses (3 years and some change) and once I stopped counting days and thinking about how many people will fail I started to change my life. Im just saying - FOR ME the program didn’t work but staying away from drugs and alcohol is totally possible without the program. I had my 10 years last October and it was the first time I celebrated any “time” and it felt great for a day then my life was back to normal and I’m still staying away from drugs and drink

[@shermansadventure1151]

I think the way in which AA/NA brainwashes you into believing you are powerless to your addiction is extremely detrimental to getting off drugs, and it's one of the reasons why that programme has such an insanely high readmission rate. Whenever you hear people talk about AA/NA they literally sound like cult members.

[@glyph241]

@@shermansadventure1151 Sad But True…

[@idrinkmilk282]

Don't have to listen to statistics. They're bullshit. They mean nothing to you. They don't determine a damn thing about you.

[@lemmykilmister545]

First thing I noticed was how the dog had its head in Novaks lap the entire time. Dogs sense good people.

[@hollyg9589]

So true

[@iamatlantis1]

They definitely do.

[@jesus-is-rad9684]

Cool story

[@WildcatWarrior15]

I firmly believe the 00's was one of the roughest eras to come of age. It was just a perfect storm of rampant prescription opiates everywhere, TV and music heavily swayed towards darker lifestyles, you had the recession, and it was a time of war. My sister graduated in 2008 and the amount of addiction, overdose, and suicide that happened to her peers is just insane. I was just a few years younger and my peers were completely different. There was something about those years that just swallowed young people up and never let them go.

[@ajhc18]

This - exactly! I don’t want sympathy for what I went through (graduated in 2011 right as the peak of pill-mills and prescription opiates flooded my school and streets), but acknowledging the issue is the first place to start. I’d even argue kids doing so now are having an even tougher time growing up in today’s world/society. It’s okay for boys to out-compete girls in events so long as they identify that way (never-mind their inherent physiological advantages), It’s never been easier to bully someone into committing suicide via social-media, or bring a gun to school to fix that problem with the bully that said something about your mom, or buy a fake Roxy-30 that’s really just cut fentanyl. It’s wild and scary, but it also helped me in realizing I can navigate almost anything in life with enough will-power and tenacity. I was/am lucky to be here. I just pray the kids of today can develop the same attitude/mentality as well.

[@HenritheHorse]

Now it's even worse with fentanyl in the mix...

[@Buffalosabskis]

Yeah man. I graduated in 08 and the stuff I would see people doing during class was stuff 10 years earlier was only seen in abandon buildings. I now work in addiction and the perfect storm really came from an attempt at a quick fix. Doctors prescribed tons of stuff then the AMA said "Okay this is the max dose for that, that and that". So people legit taking their prescriptions now had to go to the street

[@joshua9862]

Class of 2005 here. Vicodin was available everywhere, introduced to stoners, who got them a taste, then they moved onto to heavy opiates. I wonder how many of my graduation class are actually alive right now

[@beastboixxx]

I don't usually get hit hard by comments, but this one got me. I feel like now unlike generations before hand, everyone wants everything right now. We have planes that can cross the Atlantic in a few hours. you can have all of your groceries and supplies delivered to you and you don't have to leave your house. You want to hook up with women? There's an app for that. But the reality is getting everything right now means you don't work for it wich in turn means you don't appreciate it as much. Everyone wants to be happy and loved and feel like they are worth a damn. And when they aren't, they turn to other shit to do that for them. Then you become more depressed so you want to fill that gap and the cycle continues. Did the people in the 1960s have that? Did the people in the 1940s have that? I'm not saying we should go backwards because it wouldn't be possible if we tried, but maybe if we took a moment to just breathe every once in a while and understand that nothing worth while falls into your lap, the world wouldn't be so fucked.

[@douglassgrannis6591]

Stevos recovery really is cutting age. He has 99 ways to say I'm worried about you bro.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

I discovered Brandon Novak over the grieving of my own father whom I lost to a tragic overdose. 😢💔😔I miss him so much, I applaud Brandon for his work and constant aide on helping, assisting, if not showing up for others who are battling addiction. Much congratulations on his and everyone’s journey of sobriety. I still often wish my dad could’ve been fortunate to have had help getting sober, and recovering I miss you so much dad...💔

[@silentlamb3290]

My condolences for your loss. Stay strong - as someone who lost his mom when he was 20 I can promise you things will get easier over time. I’m sure you will make your dad proud so hang in there.

[@SKKT1992]

Steve-O I know you’re an incredibly busy guy …and you do so much for the sober community . Listening to you is like going to a great meeting ; would you ever consider doing a podcast focused on sobriety and the program? Even just like 30 mins a week so you don’t become a recovery only content source . Keep doing you man ! I’m about to hit 1 year god willing .

[@jeffersonderrickson5371]

Me in 2003, just graduated, homeless, and with no direction living with a bunch of addicts, sees Brandon in CKY. You hands down kept me from ever touching heroin. Thanks for keeping me alive.

[@invaliduser9876]

Seeing these dudes as I grew up was something I loved to do. Viva la bam, jackass, MTV... Different times. So loving to see them both sober. I didn't think Novak had it in him.

[@lyman360able]

I called his number I was desperately addicted to alcohol he recommended a recovery program and wished me luck. It was a little thing. Anyhow I’m 7 months sober. Im part of a twelve step community. I should be dead or in jail. Sobriety was the answer for me.

[@Jasonxknot]

Novak helped my friends brother out. Nothing had worked for him and his mom found Novaks number online and called him. He flew my friends brother out to Florida and put him in his rehab place for free. Unfortunately sometime later, my friends brother lost his life to addiction.

[@odie5304]

Im 💯 proud for novak and steve O. Watching them in the early 2000s when i was in middle school. To see them now, its outstanding. Change is possible if you put you mind, soul, and all into it. Lets go guys! Woooooo!💪🏾💪🏾

[@willpeacock8979]

I read novaks memoir randomly like five years ago… the book “ended” with some inspiring bit about sobriety, but at the very end there was a note by the publisher or someone that said Novak had relapsed. Really happy to see him sober again

[@chelsealee4246]

Im 3 years sober and I find him inspirational. Even though they’re good friends I found the condescending tone by Steve-o got me down a little. If you dig a bit deeper into Novak’s socials you’ll find he is more than his sobriety posts. He dresses well, coffee, spending time with his hilarious mum, working out, cats, tattoos and art and of course skating. It may seem like small things but I love watching the progression of how his sobriety looks and I often wonder how my sober life will look when I get to 5 years as it seems to be getting better each year for me.

[@occiferkodi]

Steve-o doesn’t seem to realize almost 90% of recovery counselors are addicts in long form themselves. Im 7 years clean and every counselor I’ve had along the way is a fellow addict with over 10+ years clean

[@glasschin871]

Well done amazing

[@RxYouth]

Steve-O buys into the 12 step program a little too much for my taste. Not everybody's recovery is a cookie cutter cutout of AA. What works for some doesnt always work for others, you dont have to completely abide by the 12 step rules to live a happy sober life. They condition you to think that way and thats why I dont tend to like them all that much. But hey, its worked for him and I am extremely happy to see that. I just think it can possibly set him up for failure in the future if he thinks he can only live and abide by one set of rules the rest of his life and believing that not following this strict set of rules is making a big mistake in some way, which can lead to guilt and shame and possibly relapse. For example, I didnt start getting horrible anxiety and panic attacks til after my first treatment and attending meetings. It was because they shoved all this stuff in my head that if I didnt follow all this stuff I was failing in some way, so when I didnt I started to think I wasnt living up to these expectations that were set or just how I was "supposed" to be in general and was letting people down. Its a bit of a catch-22, it can help some tremendously but it can also harm others and I dont want to put myself in that position again and have found ways to make my own recovery work for me. With that said I do think Steve-O has a heart of gold and has his recovery down fairly well.

[@codis5722]

"It's all business". - Brandon Novak mcgregor

[@nemanjastevanovic2032]

Completely agree

[@5chevin5]

I was never a skater, my jam was BMX back in the day. I never really got into the Jackass/stunt thing, though I did like Wildboys because of the travel part and Manny is badass. So, Im a little late to the Steve O world, but I have such admiration for Steve now, in not only his sobriety and how he inspires others, but his intelligence, compassion and honesty. Never heard of Brandon Novak before, but he seems to be equally inspirational, and excited about his future and helping others. Two really good dudes here.

[@Official8thEntity]

the addict in me doesn't like steve-o's harsh takes on sobriety sometimes but i know its what ive got to hear and thats why it hurts a little

[@arizonaolave]

Which part hurts?

[@slobo5568]

Nothing about his outlook on sobriety is "harsh".. thats your ego not wanting to do certain things to get well... He has always been spot on when it comes to recovery. People want to do it their way and thats why success rates are in the shitter.. You want what we have? do what we do. you dont? go drink...

[@RevealedFilms]

@@slobo5568 I think Steve-O seemed to come across a little negative with Novak’s chosen profession. Don’t know why it came off a little disrespectful

[@slobo5568]

@@RevealedFilms it’s because it goes against AA’s Traditions ( it’s a non profit organization and supposed to be anonymous ) Novak not adhering to either… Making a fortune off of recovery - IDC how good of a guy he comes off as . It’s a business for him - and that’s a No no in the world of recovery.. in the comment section you will see people write- “Novak took the time out of his day to talk on the phone and get me into a detox - such a good guy “.. well that’s because he is getting a HUGE kickback from whatever detox he gets these people into…. It’s business.

[@hehehaha4577]

I agree he’s a bit brainwashed but not too much

[@jeffcordova9633]

Been off the sauce for a little over a year now after being a drunk for almost 7 years, I’ll say this, the clarity is amazing…

[@hollyg9589]

Good on you !

[@sputnikua]

congrats man! I want to be where you are.

[@iamatlantis1]

I hit 5 years back on 10/26/21, I feel you man. It took years of trying and eventually getting arrested while on a bender that I can hardly remember. The threat of violating probation and going to jail was enough to snap me out of it. I hope other's can find their way a bit easier but sometimes it takes something huge and shocking to really get through to you. I drank every day for almost 13 years from the time I was 18 until 31. Almost 37 now, ouch lol. The sense of drinking away all the best young years I had still comes back to remind me every now and then but then again if there is a time and place to get "get drinking out of your system" probably easiest when you are young. Young people are expected to screw up more, they're still learning. Once you get to a certain age you dont get that type of sentiment anymore, it just becomes "come on bro, get your shit together." Thankful not to deal with that embarrassment anymore. Stay sober man, hopefully for you, like myself, when I think back on drinking it makes my stomache turn. That gross hung over needing alcohol for your nervous system feeling, I dont miss that at all.

[@ashleyjohnston9855]

I struggled with addiction also. Been clean off drugs for 9 years. Benzos 4 years!!! 🙏😘

[@BillyT886]

Novack- “Why thank you, that’s what friends are for”. Steve-O- “Yea Dude!”

[@moomoomilk134]

So wholesome😢

[@rocklee8929]

Steve O’s heartfelt “yea dude” at 4:30 brings a tear to my eye

[@Litepaw]

You're both maaasssive heroes to me. I watched your journeys since like.. 2002/03? Hats off to both of you ❤️ I've had a problem with dope, specifically opioids and stimulants for a long time. I'm in treatment though, and going through a slight relapse.

[@psykolikwid]

Stay strong, you can do it! Even if people seeing this may not know you, know that so many of us want to see you succeed!

[@mandaleemilly6367]

You’ll get there. The fact that you admit you’re in a relapse says a lot. I’m 4 years off opioids and stimulants. It’s hard, really hard but it does get easier. The one thing that finally helped me was finding a good shrink. The mind fuck of coming off was way harder for me to deal with than the actual physical part of it. Hang in there you’ve got this. ❤️

[@Litepaw]

@@mandaleemilly6367 Thank you ♡ I refuse to lie to myself, no matter what. Although I don't know if it's a relapse when it's a sorta new addiction. I know I'll of course be fine again some day, I'm just looking for any motivation/goal to keep working towards. I've done it before and I know I can do it again. Just been goin thru a really turbulent period in my life. Everythinh from a massive identity crisis, breakup from my longtime fiance, loneliness, and unemployment. It'll all be fine some day tho :) trying to keep a positive attitude, a spark in my eye, and that fire in my soul lit. No matter what. There's a lot of good things happening too ❤️

[@eric81872]

Thank you for the video! ♥☺♥

[@user-hj8yf3hr4i]

I have 7 years of recovery under my belt, and i still think about getting fucked up every single day. Its a constant battle, but its so worth it.

[@hollyg9589]

Damn 7 years is so good

[@slobo5568]

work the steps and recover

[@TheAmishRifle]

@@slobo5568 right? Buddy is kinda white-knuckling it a bit for those 7 years.

[@soulspace9088]

That absolutely terrifies me.

[@idrinkmilk282]

How about you try adding a bit of hope to your message lmao? Sure it's never easy, but it DOES get easier. Why not say that? It's true. Instead you gotta be all doom and gloom. Jesus. There are people here looking for hope.

[@saneneweyes6189]

This touches on something I've always wondered. I feel like the one thing often overlooked is it's an addiction issue, not a -substance- issue. Meaning someone might detox or get clean but they become addicted to something else. Instead of treating why someone might have extreme behavior, it's replacing one extreme for another.. whether it is exercising or religion or programs or... eating or fasting or sex or love or whatever else (in other words replacing one addiction for hopefully a less harmful one)... I think one thing that is missed is learning to find a balance and zen of not needing an extreme to fill a compulsive void... and even the pursuit of balance and zen can become an extreme behavior. Sorry for the rambling, but I've always just wondered how someone can fully contend with living a life without some sort of compulsion or extreme.

[@zereh12]

Totally know what you are saying to me anyone without an addiction seems boring or they are just lying to everyone pretending they are perfect . Me coming out as a gambler felt so good I didn’t want to be fake I wanted to be a real person who is flawed. I also realized once I came out my friends and family were more apt to talk to me about their issues which helped them as now they felt safe with me . I think if you are a leader and have an addiction coming out can be powerful for friends and family around you.

[@saneneweyes6189]

@@zereh12 I absolutely agree! There is power in talking about it and having a support system. As someone who spends a lot of time in my own head it's easy to justify any behavior and convince yourself it isn't a problem. Sometimes you need an external point of view to have a more objective look on harmful or toxic behaviors. The hardest part is first realizing you are full of shit... then the next part is to find someone you trust and loves you and truly wants what's best for you (which itself is hard to find if one surrounds themselves with people who are also contending with compulsive behavior and might be opportunistic in exploiting someone's vulnerablity- which is why it's so hard to open up to someone - but it's necessary).

[@chooch827]

Why is the word substance crossed out?

[@idrinkmilk282]

Better to be addicted to something that won't kill you than something that will lmao? Becoming addicted to being sober to anybody that isn't inbred levels of stupid, is obviously better than being addicted to a substance that will kill you. So what exactly is your point?

[@saneneweyes6189]

@@idrinkmilk282 the mental health aspect of it and not treating the behavior or recognizing it could possibly lead to being more susceptible to relapse or becoming addicted to something else equally bad. That's the point I was sort of trying to make without saying it.

[@j.evanwade4130]

I love you Steve-O; thanks for your life mission, the insanity, the laughs... and now the WISDOM. You are the man.

[@182robinson182ian]

Being a addict is hard i watched my dad for years drink morning to night and get the shaked if he hadnt had a bittle so it amazes me to see anyone get clean and stay clean good on both of yous

[@kreepyunkle9772]

Glad the one I always thought wasnt going to be around long made it and is doing well! Good Job Novak keep at it!

[@Mr_Boyer]

I think it's rad that Novak decides to post about addiction and recovery on social media. There's so much negativity online so someone like Novak who has a following and a platform using it for something positive is great. Social media doesn't define you or your identity.

[@ImHeadshotSniper]

SteveO is very considerate, absolutely love the guy. i'd feel extremely grateful to have a friend as good as him

[@lifeonadime4703]

You two guys are some of my biggest heroes ❤️. My buddy and I grew up watching jackass and it's so amazing seeing you both cleaned up. I hope he can follow in y'all's foot steps and do the same. He recently released and is currently in jail and I plan to go see him soon as I find out how. I just support him when he lets me. Iv been off of meth for almost 10 years now and that was a rough road to go down. I know he can do the same when he is ready 🤘

[@iesickboy]

I'm a struggling alcoholic that has been therapy and recovery programs for 4 years, and the statistics for relapse for those that work in recovery programs is astounding. 2 years ago I witnessed it first hand with my counselor. Just celebrated 10 years sobriety, tough as hell, no bullshit kinda guy that really kept me in check. Spoke to his Christmas day 2019 and something seemed a little off. 2 days later I got a phone call. His live-in girlfriend had been out of town and she found him when she came home. He was more that just an alcoholic, and for whatever reason he decided to pick up right where he left off 10 years prior. Obviously his body couldn't handle it and he overdosed. Still hard to talk about. Be safe everybody, and Happy New Year!

[@candeezymarie9827]

I'm going on a year of being sober off opes and man... it's refreshing to hear this because in the beginning of withdrawls I never thought I would make it to a year clean.

[@MulletJoe368]

I watched both these dudes growing up! I love seeing them in this light versus high.

[@brendenbenoit7140]

These two dudes are some of the real and most genuine celebrities ever. It's easy to see they have big hearts even back in the day when they were off the ***** , they would do anything to make others laugh and smile.

[@profoundwanderer1441]

If I drink now, it's basically suicidal.. A little over a month ago, I went to the emergency room were I stopped breathing. Last thing I remember was being rushed through the hospital, gasping for air. I ended up with severe anemia, pneumonia, and was put on a ventilator. They put me in a self-induced coma, pumping fentanyl into me. I hallucinated like crazy, and even had a rare case where my vision flipped upside down. This was all from abusing alcohol, and not eating properly.. I was basically getting my "nutrients" from the alcohol. My hemoglobin (basically amount of blood in my body) was 3, and the average is 13.5 - 17.5.. they couldn't even find blood to draw. My brother and his family flew out, because there was a very good chance I would die. Moral is.. don't ever wait to hit rock bottom in order to stop abusing alcohol/ drugs. I spent 17 days in ICU, the last week, crapping and pissing myself. Tubes in ever hole of my body except my ears and ass (took out after I woke up).. and had to learn to walk again. Over a month later, i'm still struggling with neuralgia, and my bones are still pretty weak. Last blood test came back with very good results though, so i'm doing much better.. I don't have any desire for alcohol, but i'm sure the urges will come. Easy to remind myself though what my family and I has been through, and not touch the sh-t.

[@BRIANDER100]

how much and how long did you drink ?

[@Corey-gb1rx]

glad you made it bro thank you for sharing your gnarly experience.

[@SeenGod]

best of luck to you friend, i’ve had my struggles i know how it is, i’m 43 years old and lucky to be alive

[@kevinw627]

Just returned home yesterday after my 5 -stent at the hospital. Missed all of Xmas. They tried Librium and Valium , seems to be working.

[@timothylane7672]

Should be just smoking or eating cannabis not drinking yerself to death

[@afibuffygirl]

U guys are absolutely correct. When I went to rehab the first time, the did the whole "only 5 of you will get sober, only 1 of you will actually stay sober from here on out" and I wasn't happy. The success rate of in house rehab (30 day rehab) where I am at is only 1% which is absolutely horrible. Part of this is at fault with the rehabs, health insurance etc. It's not strictly the addicts fault when things are so piled against. I'm 7 years clean (I was a heroin addict) and I volunteer to teach some recovery classes once a week and I like it. I personally don't know if I'd wanna work full time in any kind of recover not because of a possible relapse or anything but the heartache would be really bad with losing people.

[@officialnickelcitygrunge]

Thank you for talking about this you are helping alot of people... respect.

[@psykolikwid]

Another excellent video from Steve-O, the whole team and Novak. Been a fan since Jackass premiered and loved it all but it’s also great to see the progress you’ve made on your journey and to see your emotionally aware, empathetic side. You’re a man of great depth, keep the momentum going, brother! Novak, so glad to see you doing well and getting the message out regarding everything too. You guys are surely making a big difference for those struggling with various problems. Much love and respect for using your platform to have honest, meaningful conversations.

[@ellatpetty]

I worked as a drug counselor for juveniles (all boys age 12-18) at an inpatient and in school program, and we were supposed to tell them 1 out of 5 of you will die from this, and I thought “I’m not going to tell them that!” And I never did.

[@Space_Ghost_Hunter]

Here after a relapse. Needed this.

[@damiencross7334]

Novak spoke at a place where i was going to meetings down in south carolina. He was pretty cool. Gave his phone number to people if they needed help or just someone to talk to. Seemed like he really wanted to help people and cared about what they were going through. Only time i ever met him but he seemed genuine. I been clean about 6 years now.

[@OldSlyEyes]

Love steve O but he dominates the convos of all these interviews lol

[@turnwaiter5766]

steve calling out novak for sobriety being his identity is hilarious because sobriety/addiction is literally his entire identity, he's obsessed with talking about his past drug use

[@longerino]

I agree.

[@goochI034]

Novak isnt as bad lately about talking about sobriety 24/7 like he usually does. He is still healing so hopefully he continues to move on from his past and stop looking back so much.

[@OnPointFirearms]

Shows that Steve-O has no self awareness.

[@boho2637]

But Steve O seems a little loopy; his countenance and demeanor are a lot different, looser, from a few months ago. Things seem a little off, could just be me, but ultimately hoping everything is good.

[@TheSands83]

Totally

[@Bye_Good]

Steve o asks the questions but doesn’t let the guest speak. Cmon man. Just take a seat and let ‘em talk.

[@thelandofopie]

I’m thinking after watching a bunch of these, that true deep unsquirming honesty is a big factor in success, Not only in sobriety but in life. Thank you. Im off to tell my husband That I am smarter than him. Wish me luck 🍀

[@bjragi9736]

love when steveo asks a question just to talk more about himself lol

[@idrinkmilk282]

Why are you even here if you don't like him lmao. Your life must be sad

[@bjragi9736]

@@idrinkmilk282 :(

[@Jay-407]

I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to too

[@ashleyloki4457]

Novak helped me get and stay sober ♡♡♡ THANK YOU ❤ so much

[@lawrencepaul82nd]

Been sober 10 years April 10th. Keep fighting the fight

[@josephc6016]

I'm sober and would absolutely not love to get loaded. I love being sober. But I did love getting loaded in the past.

[@arizonaolave]

If you’re someone who is sober but are a true drug addict (it’s not a past tense thing) then you would love to be able to get high regularly if there were no consequences. Every addict would

[@madameshadow5222]

@@alexx6622 yes. They are. On multiple posts. It’s obnoxious as hell. Glad someone else noticed it too.

[@noahdyedotcom]

Why do sober people aways say “loaded” lol no one says that. I have AA friends that always say that shit like they are in the 90s all of the sudden.

[@claudiovargas3034]

Lol same

[@JR-vr2pz]

It's really great seeing these 2 guys sober and having turned their lives around 100%. Really great to see such positivity as they were both so out of control 20 years ago.

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

When I was in rehab, two different people who were in there while I was, overdosed and died the same day they were discharged. The guy who ran the entire facility came in to break the news to us, and had to do it twice. Two separate times.

[@sconni666]

The only issue I have about some people in recovery is how it literally becomes all they talk about. You got sober. Good for you. Is there anything else going on with you? Others a bit redundant. But seriously, good for them.

[@keircampbell9374]

Yeah there’s an annoying side there but the way I see it better to constantly go on about being sober than bein fkn dead.

[@RuddySports]

Go watch Novak on Howard Stern… completely different guy now 🙏🏻

[@chevishahid5950]

Hahahah the Howard stern shows were the best with him and bam

[@sethprops4404]

So proud of you guys. Thank you.

[@hollyhoodz1154]

Steve O bro I seen you in Fresno! And it was such a great show dude! People were being rude in the start of it but you handled it like a boss nothing but respect! ❤️💯

[@jonvia]

When Steve-O says you were a mess, you were a fuckin mess duuuude. Glad Novak is sober though. He was messed up!

[@ivorypoacherplays]

He’s getting paid to get people into treatment

[@mizv4043]

Steve-o and Novak are doing a service here. Keep fighting the addictions, look at the people close to you. Eventually that addiction will take you away from the people you love if you dont get sober and hurt those people around you too.

[@davidlamson8607]

Steve and Novak I enjoy listening to you share and open up.

[@TheAmishRifle]

As someone who’s in recovery (5 years clean as of November 17th 2016), I’m a little confused about what Steve O is concerned about with Novak’s social media posts. I know plenty of people that are in the program who post about sobriety way too much, but it’s not something that I would say I’m ‘concerned’ with exactly. Idk. Anyone else in recovery here that knows what I’m saying?

[@dannygibson2597]

I get what Steve O is saying but it does come off a little condescending. Especially at the end where he basically said he would hate it if he was forced to make a living in Novak's position.

[@kellycmarshall]

I think (and I may be wrong) what Steve O is concerned about is having sobriety become your core personality in the same way some people have addiction become their personality. And to further that, he seems to imply that to use sobriety as your income, when you can be successful and achieve more beyond that, may be limiting you from experiencing your full potential? Perhaps the concern is rooted in fixating your identity and career on sobriety can be used as a way for people to avoid discovering their authentic selves and life passions that exist beyond sobriety. When you ask yourself "who am I?" is the answer deeper "I am sober."

[@bencousins7311]

@@kellycmarshall im no expert but i think what Steve O is suggesting is you need a healthy balance of interests and hobbies in life trading one addiction for something else even if it is a healthy addiction can be harmful

[@KiteAndKeyProductions]

@@bencousins7311 that's exactly what he meant. He pivoted to an addiction to recovery.

[@Buffalosabskis]

@@KiteAndKeyProductions That's just what he puts out. He also has skating and everything. I am sure when he's at home he is not only thinking about recovery. The same way an adult film actor is not banging all the time.

[@chrissherrill790]

Novak was at his best on the Stern show!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Sterns trash!

[@danm776]

That’s a very touching conversation.

[@QTRResearch]

Novak lives in my neighborhood in Philly and I actually knew him and a couple of his buddies back in the West Chester days. I always say hi to him when I see him, I know he doesn't remember me from years ago, but he always says what's up anyways. He looks great. Wishing him the continued best.

[@jenniferhalf1650]

Doing the program can get addicting too. I know alot of people who were addicted to meetings and the 12 step program who ended up relapsing. Some of them decided to go a different way to get and stay sober and a lot of them are living happy and sober lives today. I think more addicts should be aware that there's different ways to get sober. The 12 step program isn't the one and only way but of course they don't tell you that if you go to rehab and if those other ways are brought up they chastise those people who didn't chose to get sober through the program. More addicts would be sober if those options were laid out for them, in my opinion of course..

[@DapperCracker512]

I was looking for this comment. I have ten years clean from IV drugs and I went to every meeting imaginable initially. The most hardcore NA or AA patrons always relapse the hardest. They have taken their same addiction and made it the program. NA has a cultists mentality and don't want you to take psych meds. That antiquated setup of AA should have shite numbers because it's inefficient. I stayed and stay sober by having nothing to do with addiction period. I don't want it in any version in any part of my life including the meetings. Once you remove yourself from this recovery bubble you can move forward. If AA works for someone great but the way it's treated as the only feasible method of sobriety is laughable and completely counter-productive to the obvious collective goal of recovery. 💯👌

[@donkeefe6222]

I agree.. but I also think it’s the aa group or na group you get involved with and what you know is your true path. In the end it all comes down to you period.. I’m sure you can agree?

[@jenniferhalf1650]

@@DapperCracker512 Yes exactly!! Same thing happened with me. I would always relapse when I did the program. Finally decided to do it a different way and I've been sober since since 2013!! So it possible. Just gotta find what works for you!!

[@jenniferhalf1650]

@@donkeefe6222 Yes that is very true. Some meetings are better then others. There are ones that are very cult like and others have more friendly people and I know meetings work for some people too. If if that way keeps you sober I think that's awesome as long as you are sober that is all that matters!!

[@DapperCracker512]

@@donkeefe6222 I would never argue that the results are not highly subjective. I know lots of guys and girls who relapsed solely because their sponsor or their friend from NA did. It's a great starting point for recovery but it's message us highly myopic. I still stand by my contention that removing yourself completly is most people's best method of survival. 💯

[@bonniejean7860]

The reason for the professional field with the highest rate of relapse being people who work in recovery is for so many reasons that are totally logical. Firstly, it's one of the only fields where its measured and kept track of. People who work in recovery aren't allowed to keep working if they relapse, and those around them know the exact signs to look out for, and are personally SO familiar with them, so it's probably caught 99% of the time, where a drunk banker could keep banking for a hot minute before a next banker might recognize that there's a problem. They probably don't know the number of addicts in most other fields let alone being able to keep track of those addicts who relapse in various jobs. Not working in recovery doesn't lessen your odds of relapse. Second, and way more significant, is that most everybody who works in recovery is IN recovery themself. The only way that his cancer doctor comparison would actually be at all comparable would be if 98% of cancer doctors got into the field because they were recovering from cancer themselves. So it shouldn't be that scary. It's just that they're mostly addicts who work in the field to start with, as well as a lot of people who have addiction in their genes who got interested because they watched a family member suffer. It's more comparable to like.. the profession with the highest rate of injury at work being stunt people. Ya know? You are what you eat .. etc. Like most professional skateboarders are gonna get back on a board a couple times after they retire right lol Anyway I've got too many thoughts on that morcel of info to even record in a legible way haha but admittedly I don't really understand statistics. But I think this is like.. a really important thing to note when stating that stat.

[@TheBowserSmash]

I think this is all true, context is important. I would also say people working with people who are in the process of transitioning to recovery may also be exposed to people who are holding more often than maybe an accountant, and have more access to go backwards on a daily basis. I don’t know of this kind of study being done on any other profession, but I’d love to know the statistics of people in recovery in the hotel business or as chefs. I’ve worked in hotels for some time and find many people I work with are actively using addicts who have been through programs because there’s A LOT of access to substances in hotels. There’s also a lot of access in the restaurant industry. Still, I could see how because most people working in recovery are people with substance abuse issues that would tip the scales considerably for the profession.

[@bonniejean7860]

@@TheBowserSmash oh man yeah, the service industry, and especially kitchens and bars, it's brutal! Most of the people I know who get into recovery switch careers away from kitchens and restaurants. Unless they're serious Chefs, then they just get way more serious and become scary ass head chefs that underlings wouldnt dare to be open about drugs with, or drink in the kitchen. Haha

[@maddenbeer2111]

I've called an his team an he has picked up the phone an helped me tremendously thanks Brandon 4 keeping it real

[@tunaman216]

im 31yrs of age and ive been watching u guys since I was in like the 6th grade, love yall friendship

[@chrishartley6411]

Let's be real, if Steve O can do it anyone can

[@KatieDeGo]

Dude I would say Novak was probably closer to death than Steve-O. Novak has a really dark story. It's on KZbin called tomorrow will be a better day

[@Strongertogether47]

Having gone to 9 rehabs and hoing to upwards of 500 AA meetings i can say that listening to this is like listening to someone scratch a chalk board. The only way i got sober was to ditch all these rah rah sober cheerleaders who pat each other on the back and drool over there past, its gross. Get into yourself, rememver who u were before and will yourself past it. Bringing up the word WILL in recovery settings is like saying voldemort.....but its the answer. Will yourself, stay away from anyone in recovery with a "sober birthday" "chips" or a cross necklace. You have to get mad at it and hate it with all your guts to quit if youre anything lije me.

[@idrinkmilk282]

Nobody cares what you think. Why are you coming to videos you hate hearing lmao?

[@Strongertogether47]

@@idrinkmilk282 the multiple people I’ve helped get sober care what I think

[@vincesza8464]

I love hearing these guys talk it’s amazing.

[@Nick-wp5gn]

great to see all the stories in the comment section. bless you all

[@aaronlybbert1296]

Only a fool would believe their both sober .

[@ElysiumRose]

I don't have a brother but if I did, I'd want him to be Steve-O

[@the-engneer]

I do have a brother and I still want him to be Steve-O

[@turbo8x]

W video so many people in the comments saying this helped them.. bless

[@mingotankersley6463]

It’s crazy how I met Novak years ago from my cousin Collins . They been friends for years . He’s a cool dude

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

"Recovery" people are the worst. It's funny that Stevo is harping on Novak for making "recovery his identity" when Stevo talks about "his program" 24/7.

[@_MissLoLo]

If Steve O can get sober I believe Novak can do the same, he's a strong, good guy!

[@zackerybarnett1890]

Novak is sober??

[@mattc8852]

Did you think of that all by yourself?

[@chevishahid5950]

He is sober

[@chevishahid5950]

Novak been sober for like 8 years

[@madameshadow5222]

😂 He’s been sober for years now.

[@georgebrice8329]

Very inspirational 👍👏

[@allenmemmott3805]

I called once and he did not answer but the lady that did answer listened and helped me out enough that I went to a doctor told him the truth and was sober for about 1 1/2 yrs after that call.. It's a struggle for life to become or stay sober. Life is to short to struggle with addiction never give up.

[@user-uy3eq5hg1s]

It's funny how during this entire interview Steve-O was antagonistic and Novak took it in stride. Steve-O was clearly irritable or needed a Snickers, although he's good at hiding it. Literally this whole interview is Steve-O shitting on everything Novak does. Steve-O even look surprised when Novak said "Thank you that's what friends are for" because Steve-O was trying to Cancel the good stuff Novak is doing with recovery. Man, what a fucking punk. Respect lost

[@brianplatz4081]

What a strange assumption.

[@user-uy3eq5hg1s]

@@brianplatz4081 What a strange comment. I made an observation, the only part that was an "assumption" was Steve-O being irritable. If he was not irritable, than I guess he was just invalidating everything Novak does because he's a prick.

[@neverdeth49]

It’s my experience that the ppl who post about it constantly and make it their identity are the sickest and most fake. Not saying that about Novak at all he seems very genuine, but if you know what I mean, you know what I mean.

[@thomasweir2834]

💯

[@chrism1518]

So what you’re saying is he’s exhibiting spot on behavior of a fake sober person, but he’s sober. Stop being full of shit.