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Bam Margera on Sobriety, Psychedelic Therapy, and Life After Jackass

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Summary

Profile of Jackass star Bam Margera, who was fired from Jackass Forever in 2020 due to his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse. The article chronicles his journey to sobriety, his new relationship with Dannii Marie, his use of psychedelic therapy (including ayahuasca and ibogaine), and his efforts to rebuild his life and career through skateboarding and a renewed focus on health. It explores his complicated relationship with the Jackass franchise, his legal battles with Paramount, and his path toward personal redemption.

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Rolling StoneBam Margera on Sobriety, Psychedelic Therapy, and Life After Jackassrollingstone.com

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I can't go one block down the street without taking 20 photos.

I was drinking a handle of vodka a day. I was drinking a handle of vodka a day. I was drinking a handle of vodka a day.

I don't want to be the guy that's like, 'Oh, I'm sober now, I'm better than you.' I'm just trying to be a better person.

The psychedelics helped me see things differently. They helped me realize that I was hurting myself and the people who loved me.

Skateboarding saved my life. It's the one thing that's always been there for me, through everything.

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Since getting fired from Jackass Forever in 2020, he's found sobriety and love — with a little help from psychedelics and skateboarding.

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