Russell Brand BBC Documentary ‘I Took Drugs Every Day’

Russell Brand BBC Documentary ‘I Took Drugs Every Day’ – Russell Brand has told Newsnight’s Stephanie Flanders he believes in ”abstinence-based recovery” as a method to tackle drug and alcohol addiction. The comedian has made a documentary for BBC Three charting his own recovery, which includes footage of his life as a drug addict. ”I took drugs every single day,” he said. If you like this video please subscribe to my channel to see more videos like this. Also when you click ‘Like’ please share on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks

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