Harry Beattie, 33, boozed, gambled and took cocaine heavily for around 15 years. But now he takes daily cold water plunges, which he says is the only tool that has helped his decade-long battle to get clean. Ice baths are not safe for everyone, especially people with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and poor circulation, and experts say they should not replace established treatments. View 7 Images Harry Beattie and his ice bath (Image: Courtesy of Harry Beattie / SWNS)‌And he shares his daily routine with his 400,000 followers on social media with the goal to inspire others to get clean. The cold water gives you a dopamine hit you see - which replaced what I was lacking due to prolonged drug abuse.

Source: The Star March 29, 2026 12:01 UTC