More About Brandon Cruz

CEO and President of the Brandon Cruz Foundation

Brandon Cruz is an addiction specialist with over 28 years of sobriety and a deep commitment to helping others navigate their recovery journeys. With global experience working in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, Cruz’s approach to recovery is both personal and globally informed. He has assisted everyone from celebrities and musicians to individuals facing homelessness, using his experience to provide personalized recovery support, with a specialty for relapse prevention and aftercare.

A former child actor best known for his role as Eddie Corbett in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, Cruz’s life story is one of transformation, having transitioned from a successful acting career to becoming a leader in the world of recovery. Cruz is also a punk rock musician, having sung for the band Dr. Know and the Dead Kennedys. He credits surfing, skateboarding and punk rock for playing a pivotal role in his personal recovery journey.

Cruz’s work extends beyond individual recovery work as well, having contributed to several addiction-related nonprofits, including the Amy Whinehouse Foundation, TWLOHA, and the Surfrider Foundation, among others. Throughout his work, Cruz remains committed to guiding others toward lasting recovery with compassion, patience and a deep understanding of the challenges they face.