TESTIMONIALS
“Brandon is a such a dynamic speaker and we had a great turnout. We will see him again next year!”
NAMI Northern Illinois
“Brandon was AMAZING. Which is exactly what I expected him to be. Everyone loved him. We will share photos and videos soon!”
Alara Bedka - Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc.
“It was absolutely perfect! The kids are still buzzing and have told me it's the best assembly we have ever had here. Thank you!!”
Jeffrey Mrozak Unity Charter School Morristown, NJ
“Brandon made a big impact, In the words of one audience member, Brandon’s presentation was AMAZING”
“Brandon is one of the most powerful speakers in this campaign. His message reaches, inspires and motivates the students to engage and be part of the solution in helping to end America’s worst drug crisis.”
“You could hear a pin drop as he shared his story. he’s honest, he’s engaging and he’s passionate about recovery. I’m grateful to have him in this fight alongside me.”
“Connecting with kids about an issue as serious as substance use disorder isn’t easy... Brandon has spoken at several of our youth opioid summits and regardless of what region of the country we're in, in arenas filled with thousands of kids, you could hear a pin drop as he shares his story. He’s honest, he’s engaging and he’s passionate about recovery. I'm grateful to have him in this fight alongside me.”
Jim Wahlberg
Executive Director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation“Brandon made a big impact on the students. I spoke with one of my friends who brought his daughter [to the DEA 360 Summit], and she said Brandon’s presentation was AMAZING.”
Guy A. Gomez, M.A.
Diversion Outreach Coordinator
Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division"Brandon is one of the most powerful speakers in this important campaign. His message reaches, inspires and motivates the students to engage and be part of the solution in helping to end America’s worst drug crisis."
Rick Rendon
Executive Producer National Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness Campaign
Senior Partner/The Rendon Group
MEET
BRANDON NOVAK
From Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk and rose to fame on the hit MTV show Viva la Bam, and the movies Jackass. As a teen, he became addicted to heroin which lasted for 20 years. He wrote the addiction memoir, Dreamseller, and it became a best seller on Amazon. He also penned The Brandon Novak Chronicles and recently, The Streets of Baltimore. Brandon gives back by helping people into treatment celebrating 8 years clean in May 2023 and nearly 5 years tobacco free.
He relates to millions of people across the country; 1 in 4 to be exact who are directly affected by addiction in their family. He travels the country as one of the most in-demand addiction keynote speakers, bringing awareness and education to high schools across the nation. Brandon truly embodies someone who can turn their life around. Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety.
TESTIMONIALS
“Brandon is a such a dynamic speaker and we had a great turnout. We will see him again next year!”
NAMI Northern Illinois
“Brandon was AMAZING. Which is exactly what I expected him to be. Everyone loved him. We will share photos and videos soon!”
Alara Bedka - Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc.
“It was absolutely perfect! The kids are still buzzing and have told me it's the best assembly we have ever had here. Thank you!!”
Jeffrey Mrozak Unity Charter School Morristown, NJ
“Brandon made a big impact, In the words of one audience member, Brandon’s presentation was AMAZING”
“Brandon is one of the most powerful speakers in this campaign. His message reaches, inspires and motivates the students to engage and be part of the solution in helping to end America’s worst drug crisis.”
“You could hear a pin drop as he shared his story. he’s honest, he’s engaging and he’s passionate about recovery. I’m grateful to have him in this fight alongside me.”
“Connecting with kids about an issue as serious as substance use disorder isn’t easy... Brandon has spoken at several of our youth opioid summits and regardless of what region of the country we're in, in arenas filled with thousands of kids, you could hear a pin drop as he shares his story. He’s honest, he’s engaging and he’s passionate about recovery. I'm grateful to have him in this fight alongside me.”
Jim Wahlberg
Executive Director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation“Brandon made a big impact on the students. I spoke with one of my friends who brought his daughter [to the DEA 360 Summit], and she said Brandon’s presentation was AMAZING.”
Guy A. Gomez, M.A.
Diversion Outreach Coordinator
Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division"Brandon is one of the most powerful speakers in this important campaign. His message reaches, inspires and motivates the students to engage and be part of the solution in helping to end America’s worst drug crisis."
Rick Rendon
Executive Producer National Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness Campaign
Senior Partner/The Rendon Group
MEET
BRANDON NOVAK
From Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk and rose to fame on the hit MTV show Viva la Bam, and the movies Jackass. As a teen, he became addicted to heroin which lasted for 20 years. He wrote the addiction memoir, Dreamseller, and it became a best seller on Amazon. He also penned The Brandon Novak Chronicles and recently, The Streets of Baltimore. Brandon gives back by helping people into treatment celebrating 8 years clean in May 2023 and nearly 5 years tobacco free.
He relates to millions of people across the country; 1 in 4 to be exact who are directly affected by addiction in their family. He travels the country as one of the most in-demand addiction keynote speakers, bringing awareness and education to high schools across the nation. Brandon truly embodies someone who can turn their life around. Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety.
CAREER
MTV Celebrity, Best-Selling Author, Professional Skateboarder, Recovery Speaker
Brandon Novak first rose to fame as a world-renowned professional skateboarder. His skills were discovered by skate legends Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek when he was just a teenager. He soon toured the country on the Powell-Peralta team, landed endorsement deals with Gatorade, and even starred in commercials with Michael Jordan at the young age of 15. Beyond skateboarding professionally, Brandon Novak went on to star in movies and television shows including several of the Jackass movies, Viva la Bam, the CKY series, Bam's Unholy Union, and more.
Since getting sober, Brandon Novak’s career largely centers around helping others overcome drug and alcohol addiction. He appears at events and speaking engagements to share his story. He is also an interventionist with the unique perspective of having been in the same situation himself. Brandon is the author of the bestselling book, Dreamseller: An Addiction Memoir. He is also a frequent guest on TV talk shows, radio, and podcasts where he shares his insights on addiction and recovery, as well as his many entertaining life experiences. Brandon was also recently recognized by the DEA's 360 Strategy Program for his work in helping to battle the opioid epidemic in America.
CAREER
MTV Celebrity, Best-Selling Author, Professional Skateboarder, Recovery Speaker
Brandon Novak first rose to fame as a world-renowned professional skateboarder. His skills were discovered by skate legends Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek when he was just a teenager. He soon toured the country on the Powell-Peralta team, landed endorsement deals with Gatorade, and even starred in commercials with Michael Jordan at the young age of 15. Beyond skateboarding professionally, Brandon Novak went on to star in movies and television shows including several of the Jackass movies, Viva la Bam, the CKY series, Bam's Unholy Union, and more.
Since getting sober, Brandon Novak’s career largely centers around helping others overcome drug and alcohol addiction. He appears at events and speaking engagements to share his story. He is also an interventionist with the unique perspective of having been in the same situation himself. Brandon is the author of the bestselling book, Dreamseller: An Addiction Memoir. He is also a frequent guest on TV talk shows, radio, and podcasts where he shares his insights on addiction and recovery, as well as his many entertaining life experiences. Brandon was also recently recognized by the DEA's 360 Strategy Program for his work in helping to battle the opioid epidemic in America.
"Change Your Perception and You Can Change Your World"
READ
HIS STORY
"As a skateboarder, I was
fixated on testing my
boundaries, but this was
my way of fooling myself
into feeling in control.
Soon the addiction and
lifestyle grew to consume
me. I was a dreamseller. I
sold those who loved me
their dream that I was a
recovering addict."
"Change Your Perception and You Can Change Your World"
READ
HIS STORY
"As a skateboarder, I was
fixated on testing my
boundaries, but this was
my way of fooling myself
into feeling in control.
Soon the addiction and
lifestyle grew to consume
me. I was a dreamseller. I
sold those who loved me
their dream that I was a
recovering addict."
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Redemption Addiction Treatment Center was founded by Brandon Novak in 2023 in Delaware. This beautiful new facility incorporates a variety of treatment modalities for optimal care. Our staff is comprised of former addicts who can empathize and guide clients through their own unique experiences with sobriety, guiding them on the path to sobriety.
Redemption Addiction Treatment's mission is to provide quality and ethical care for individuals with substance use disorders and mental illnesses. Redemption encompasses love, education, experience, and direction to focus on the underlying causes of substance use disorders and mental illnesses.
Our program incorporates leading-edge techniques in our group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, case management, and psychopharmacology therapy. With each therapy, the goal is to enable our clients to live a happy, healthy, and whole life.
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