I absolutely adore Russell Brand he brings me to tears every time I listen to him! He has so much love for everybody

What Russell did for 17 year old "Joey" on the program provoked such a visceral reaction in me. It choked me up. It made me wish every hurting 17 year old (or any hurting person for that matter!) had an arm around their neck acknowledging their pain.

He admits his narcissism right away. His addiction state “morphing into a greedy phantom.” Love it... Love his honesty and taking responsibility for his actions and way of thinking. RARE.

I have been clean and sober for 37 years and my disease still talks to me. The difference is I do not answer today, one day at a time.

His capacity for lengthy, grandiloquent, silver-tongued stream of consciousness monologues is almost unreal. And it's not even as if he's doing it for show - he doesn't need to - everything that comes out of him is always replete reason, meaning and deep insight. He's colossally brilliant.

Brand is sharp and witty. Seems he has real insight. Potential for a great thinker.

Russel's greatly needed today. this world is so backwards and its time to change many things.. thanks for speaking up!! people always call these truth speakers crazy.. its not. its way more sane. thanks for taking the road less travelled.

"Randomness occurs on its own... that's its job." -- hilarious! I love Russell!

Russell Brand is a beautiful person❤️

My analysis, Dr. Drew speaks at addiction, Russell speaks to it.

Smart people talking about complex weighty issues and a receptive involved audience. A great watch. Perhaps an important watch.

I love how Russel establishes connection in so many ways. He uses a lot of gestures, looks at the audience in every direction, uses unbreakable eye contact while listening to questions, his body moving very little while listening to questions, he mentions people's names all the time, both with Dr. Drew and the audience, he walks over even into the shadow to get closer to the audience, he holds Joey tight in his arms, he exposes his weaknesses. Non-verbal elements are tell-tale signs of whether a person is genuine or fake, much effective than just listening to what one says.

My turning point in my alcoholism was when I realized I could no longer trust myself with my life when I was drunk. Depression made me believe that my life would continue forever in pain. It pounded my skull with the question, do you want to keep going? Why? The only way to end the pain is to end your life. It made sense. I quit drinking in 2010, I'm 180 degrees from that person. It isn't easy, but you're worth it! You can quit also. Please get help.

He sounds so sane when he speaks slowly and when he listens.Brilliant guy

I may not like Russell's political opinions, but the man is a kind, compassionate person who is actively attempting to make lives better. And for that, I have great respect for him.

I am so blown away by Russell's generosity in this show. Answering the audience's questions and giving so much time to spend with young addicts is inspirational to watch. Thank you for making this public, wow!

Amazing this man got sober. He is brilliant. Brilliant ppl usually cannot find the honesty and humility.

Heroine, cocaine and new boots were the first references to pleasure that Dr. Drew chose. That's pretty funny. Russell is my new favorite sober hero. I've always loved him and his logical perspective, but he's utterly brilliant when he's not standing in his own way. His appearance on Bill Maher that he references was something to behold. It's fun watching him make guys like Maher, Colbert et al go speechless when he's just nailing it.

I hope Joey really heard what Russell said....I really hope for him and his future.

Amazing man . Proud of him trying to help others and bring truth. Sad many are not vibrating/aware enough to understand or willing to hear what he’s saying.

He is fantastic and comforting

Potential for a great thinker? He's a genius!!!

Thank you Russell

"In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts" by Dr.Gabor Mate."Holy person-whole person" Black Elk

Russell is so very charming. He tells everyone hello and he loves them! Such an awesome man! Also wild looking cuff on the right hand. Like a snake tongue.

Love his vocabulary - how he describes things

I cried several times throughout this. I'm so grateful to have 19 1/2 years sobriety from alcohol and 3 1/2 years sober from my sex addiction. I am working on the food component as I seem to trade one addiction for another, but this is the last one. My advice is use whatever resource is out there. 12-step programs are FREE and meet almost daily depending on the city you live in. For me, 12-step programs gave me the foundation I needed, and I've maintained my sobriety for years since. Use Russell, books, other sober friends, 12-step programs, talk therapy, yoga, writing, etc. Connecting with others and then self is necessary to combat our loneliness and isolation. OH. And find a spiritual practice that works for YOU. I wouldn't be sober without these things.

Russell Brand is the business..love that man.He is so genuine, compassionate and able to get straight to the point without being harsh or impatient but he is not there to play around despite his comedy credentials and playful demeanor,he is deadly serious about helping people come off their addictions.

Omg Dr Drew I was suicidal on that medicine, I have bedn off that for 4 years, thank your for saying that for other people. 🙏

Russel, I love him and his message. I have had so many layers of trauma, I can't believe I survived it all.

Addiction has always existed. It isn't just a phenomenon of our times. But I agree with him, the alienation of people under capitalism fuels it.

That made me cry, someone cared enough to help that man and take him to rehab❤🙏

You might like this word, too - - salutogenesis - we can focus on factors that make us well, rather than what makes us unwell (disease). Thanks for sharing.

Dr. Drew - thank you for noting (about 35 minutes in) the anti-anxiety medication issue. as an RN - thru the years i have seen these are the most horrendous medications ! ! ! ! - thank you for bringing it to the attention of the people ! ! ! So much suffering from addiction to these meds

Russell's book has changed my life. If you are addicted or haunted by negative obsession, give it a try. I did audio book which has his hilarious voice which helped me laugh from time to time. Hope anyone who needs help, like I do, reaches out and finds it. You deserve life without the misery of addiction.

How brilliant is this - heart opening all the way 💕💕💕💕💕💕

The contrast between Dr Drew and Russell is remarkable. Dr Drew truly speaks about addicts, even rather rudely in the third person when they are present in the room! Russel first listens. Then he speaks to addicts from a place of compassion, understanding and empathy. That is the cradle of where true healing can begin and flourish. Dr Drew portrays his own addiction to narcissism and need for recognition and approval in the guise of helping others. I hope one day he can recognise it only serves himself and not others. Russel gave you clues in his interview. Keep watching this interview Dr Drew and see if you pick up on them. Russel, you are truly an enlightened and inspiring person. Keep doing what you’re doing. You do it ever so well and it is making a difference!

Russell talks with no notes On multi levels

"If he gets to the stage where he needs some fucking methadone, I'll kick him in your direction...". Go Russell!!!!

So great. He's on fire. And he's managed the greatest trick of all -- humility.

Russell you are truly unique..

As always, Russell completely charming & on point! I would do anything to be in his presence. Just love him! 🙏👌🏼🙏

I find Russell a very intelligent person who has a realistic view on what is happening in our world I feel if we look to the children they will give us the answer

Extraordinary video. I watched Dr. Drew on Loveline, and I could listen to Russell Brand all day.

Loved the talk he gave to the 17 year old.

So sensitive and compassion because he has been there. Would not want to be married to him but His love of helping ppl now is magnificent to see. and he is uniquely qualified to do so .Wonderful.

I'm in the midst of recovery. The underlying problems are deeper than drugs. We take drugs to feel, but it eventually takes away the feelings. That's when it gets dark.

I love these 2 together! So switched on.💐🌹🌷🌷🏵️🌻🌼

Im addicted to Russell Brand; Ive tried to cut down but nothing works. I watch him at least three times a day; that dickensian style, that fullsome vocabulary, the hair....where else can I get my fix for these things? The thing is, it does make me happy and there's no real comedown, it's just that I feel the need to go one stage further and start buying his books. One thing leads to another and that's where it can get tricky........✌🏽

This is wonderful!! Thanks to you, Russell, and Dr. Drew

You guys are AWESOME!! Thank you for sharing. Love brother G

Thank you for posting this....

Fantastic you are great Russell, thank you for your compassion

I have often thought the principles outlined in the recovery movement would be very useful for everyone- not just for alcoholics and addicts - no one better to articulate it to others than Russell Brand

Excellent messages. Thank you 🙏🏽

Thank you Russel!

Agreed, people caught in the addiction cycle are very often self-medicating for unhappiness; Drugs and sex can do a good job masking that unhappiness for a time, but unhappiness is something that cannot be fixed long-term solely through medication. The difficulty in breaking the addiction cycle lies in the fact that even if addicts break their dependency on the drugs, the unhappiness remains. So, in order to completely end the addiction cycle they must also have a means of escaping any continuing trauma in their life that led to their initial addiction and a way of processing their feelings about the trauma and means of coping with any future trauma and stressors that may trigger their unhappiness, or else they will have to return to self-medicating in order to survive the day.

Much needed community service! Excellent talk.

Thank you Russell , all life is one , this sounds so simple , and it is ,but to get to that understanding takes time and effort and you speak this truth clearly, again thank you from my heart.

This was a GREAT video!

These 2 are brilliant.

Wow! Thank You :-)

Best video I have seen on youtube in years.

Dr. Drew is one of my favorites as far as when it comes to addiction and alcoholism . He has gave me some very good knowledge I’ve used in my life. Russell is very raw n real with these subjects n I appreciate it very much. WE...get well one day at a time. Spread love n be kind to all🙏🏼👆🏼💯

Great programmes Dr Drew it is very relevant to so many many m people affected by dangerous drugs. I applause Russel brand in your programme talked about his experience.

I've loved him from . The very start and that has just grown

♥Russell for keep doing it, fighting for so much that is important

My grandpa said that, Mr. Brand...like this: "Baby, ain't nobody better than you, ain't nobody worse than you...we're all the same. Just remember that golden rule..."

Wanderful human been. Love him. Very smart guy. Sees life as it is and laughs at it. Keep it up Drew!!!

God bless that kid! 🌷🌺🌸🏵️🌻🌊

Russell Brand as guru: who'd 'a thought?

I am listening Dr. Drew. Mr. Brand is changing my world.

Was never a real fan of Russell Brand's until watching this. Great stuff. Thanks for posting

Contentment ( for me) is happiness

Cried multiple times watching this. Such powerful work being done by both of these guys, and so thankful to have Recovery sitting on my bedside table. Would be very curious to know... Russell, have you taken the test in The Mirror Effect? I scored 36 and was curious what your score is since you speak so often about narcissism.

Addiction is a decoding device! Excellent

beauty! thanks.

Ahhh to reach the point to surrender the need to control and have the awareness Im powerless .. that in itself is a journey

Love your humanity Russell

Damn... This was exceptional.

Keep it in the DAY 💟💟

You were so good on Bill Maher, you are always brilliant.

Ok I'm sorry about my earlier comment. Russell is a trip and certainly worth listening to.

Wow!

Russell Brand is the Eminem of free flowing consciousness.

Im almost crying 14 min in

Brilliant.

I think this is great

"Ask another mofo to help me" Great advice. Key advice!

Takes a strong mind to get over the drugs n he explains it better than anyone

GREAT show, when he starts talking about the diazepine.

Brilliant!

God bless Russel Brand

I like this Russell Brand guy. He has been there and done it. Dr Dru is pretty cool guy as well. Great show.

the world needs more Russell Brands !!

Dr Drew blushing...........so funny.

Kindof awesome☺

Brilliant ! LOVE U

Compassionate!