
Producers of Deadliest Catch did not try to hide the fact Jake Harris struggled with substance use issues. Once in charge of his dad's crab fishing boat, and in the midst of grieving his father, those challenges worsened for Harris. In an earlier season, before he became a main character, Harris opened up about his opiate use to his dad. He had injured himself as a boy while skateboarding, and to manage the pain he became dependent on opiates. In the show, Harris said to his father (via Republic World), "It's hard to admit to one of your heroes in life you need help." By the end of Season 6, Jake Harris checked into rehab.
In Season 8, both Josh and Jake (above) returned to the series, but this time, manning different boats. By the end of that season, Jake Harris appeared to be once more in the throes of addiction. He was arrested for DUI in 2010 (via TMZ). He'd also been robbed and beaten. When the series returned in 2013, and without much explanation, Jake Harris was abruptly gone.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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