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Russell Brand Celebrates 16 Years Of Sobriety

The British actor opens up about his drug fuelled past in an emotional new video - by Alex Pierotti
  • 20 Dec 2018
Russell Brand Celebrates 16 Years Of Sobriety
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In an emotional video shared across social media channels, British comedian Russell Brand took the opportunity to thank family and friends after marking 16 years of sobriety.

"I remember being eggshell-fragile," said the Get Him To The Greek actor.

"(In) 2002 I'd scored two of each. Two brown (slang for heroin) and two white (crack). Maybe a little more, I can't remember ... I would have been then hanging out at my various mates' houses, none of whom were drug addicts. I was just sort of sneaking off to do drugs in their toilets."

The 43-year-old referred to himself as "a proper smackhead", but following a three-month stint in rehab, Brand finally quit drugs.

"Now, 16 years, two daughters, married, dogs, peace of mind," continues Brand.

"Not enslaved by the opinions of other people. Not enslaved by, 'Aw, if I could get more money, if I could get more fame, if I could get more sex. All the things that get me off drink and drugs can be worked in every area of my life."

His followers were quick to get behind him and congratulate him on the milestone. Many thanked him for both raising awareness and for all the laughs along the way. 

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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