Tom Carroll Discusses Battling Drug Addiction, Recovery and the Key to Happiness - The Inertia

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Published 2016-12-05

Tom Carroll candidly shares his story – ranging from the highs of winning titles and inspiring a generation of surfers and the lows of substance abuse.

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All Comments (21)

@craigwescott1631 4 years ago

I am 49 loved surfing since I was a kid couldn't get me out of the water long story short divorce at 34 and a meth addiction that took over for years I have 7 years clean know
@SuperMrHiggins 3 years ago

9 years. Damn. Kudos. Just almost got to two years, been struggling to stay out of the water and out of the air these past two months. Best wishes to anyone struggling. Hell, best wishes to everyone.
@michaelwillnecker6631 5 years ago

I met Tom in the early 80's when he stayed over at my Uncles place in Margate (South Africa) - my Uncle was the creator of Country Rhythm surfboards - I still look up to Tom after all these years - "Mate you will always be a legend"
@scobe2812 3 years ago

Tom was then, and will always be a hero of mine. In and out of the water. I'm struggling with an alcoholic addiction as I write this. This video was eye opening, awe inspiring. I've lived in denial for too long. As Tom said, to be open. Wish me luck, as Im guna need it. Time to dust off my boards in get back in the water. Thanks Tom
@juniorgomez6028 7 years ago

Tom was my favorite surfer growing up,,,I was told by many friends I was good enough to go pro,,,but the drugs got me. I always dreamed of surfing again, never knew this about Tom. I'm around the same age as Tom and it's awesome to see he's recovering and is still shredding, addiction is a mutha.
@deanmccallum461 1 year ago

I really appreciate you Tom. Being vulnerable and telling your real story... not a sugar coated social media presentation, but the whole journey is huge. I started surfing during your first World title tour. Legend plus!
@fingerprint5511 5 years ago

Will never not love Tommy Carroll. Even more today.
@belletollz 7 years ago

really interesting interview. it seemed like he went deep for those answers, not just some canned response. the most fascinating to me was his phrase "the shark in the human". SO perfectly put. we all have it, as i was just thinking about today.
@paulcadwallader3000 7 years ago

thanks for sharing Tom.
@kayakfreshwaterfishing1104 1 year ago

Tom you’ll Always Be My Hero I Looked up too You always Growing up You are a Pipe Masters Legend and a Gentleman
@The7Search 5 years ago

Love you Mr Caroll. You are the greatest of my genaration. Keep on dude!!!
@scoobydoo5491 3 years ago

Thank you Tom my story is similar to yours besides the titles you won and being on tour 🤙
@barrjohnm 4 years ago

Tom is a top pro! I grew up watching Tom vs Tom back the 1980s being goofy foot I always liked Tom Caroll
@Dracon-International 3 years ago

thanks for your share brother... God job
@jeffburlingham3112 6 years ago

It helps the Addict when they see their Heroes deal with it.. Thanx TOMMY CORRAL
@henrymorgan3982 6 years ago

My hero. Tom Carroll. Human.
@stevehix1656 1 year ago

Stay strong Tom don't let this take you down.
@TruthIsNot4Sale 1 year ago

Hope he stays all good total legend
@zacharyhassan9721 7 years ago

Can't believe content like this only gets 10 likes while girls that just shake their ass on camera get millions
@markbrown-sb2zm 1 year ago

Its like a second chapter,after drugs,theres a shift to a bit more spiritual,thats when the shark is ditched. Respect and love to all out there managing addiction.