Real Drug Talk

The Gift of Addiction

Jack Nagle went from playing basketball at a high level with names such as Andrew Gaze, and being an incredibly fit and healthy young man with a happy-go-lucky attitude, until addiction took over his life. His personality, attitude and outlook were completely altered. Over many years Jack used daily, cocktailing intravenous ice use with an array of prescription medication, marijuana and alcohol. This lead Jack to psychosis, suicide attempts, overdoses, homelessness, abuse, crime, broken relationships, malnutrition, family destruction and bitter regret. After having his life flash before his eyes whilst looking in the mirror, Jack checked in for treatment at 196cm (6’5ft) weighing only 64kg. He had attempted suicide only two weeks earlier and was suffering from the lingering effects of psychosis. Substances and addiction ripped away possession of Jack’s health, integrity and spirit from underneath him, robbing his parents of a son and his brother of a role model. Today Jack is a role model for those suffering from addiction. He runs an online rehabilitation service called 'Real Drug Talk', and features prominently on national television as he attempts to change the paradigm in dealing with drug and alcohol addiction.