Dopey 490: Is Dead Head 1 Word or 2? Shooting Methadone and John Comerford's NYC Hippie Punk Rock Opus! MDMA, Recovery, Jail
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Dopey 490: Is Dead Head 1 Word or 2? Shooting Methadone and John Comerford's NYC Hippie Punk Rock Opus! MDMA, Recovery, Jail
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This Week on a super new bonus Dopey Tuesday! We are joined by filmmaker and recovering addict John Comerford! We hear all about his super psychedelic path of addiction and...
show more- The Dopey podcast is meant to be supplemental to someone with a recovery program and is not a substitute for real recovery work.
- Personal experiences, such as being alone in the house, dealing with a hernia, and celebrating sobriety milestones, can be shared openly to reduce shame and judgment.
- The listener's voicemail highlights the dangers of shooting methadone and the inappropriate prescribing of benzos at a methadone clinic.
- The interview with John Comerford explores their love for jazz and their experiences with alcohol and drugs.
- Music, such as jazz, can have a profound impact on emotions and enhance the experience of substances like cannabis and alcohol. Early experiences with music and drugs can shape one's identity and worldview.
- Addiction can have a profound impact on individuals and their families.
- The transformative power of music can provide solace and inspiration.
- Recovery from addiction requires a shift in focus from the problem to the solution. Addiction can lead to serious consequences, including jail time and death.
- Recovery requires a commitment to change and a willingness to seek help and support.
- Community and connection are essential in the recovery process.
- Sobriety opens up new opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
- Projects like More Than Music Foundation aim to foster wellness and educational opportunities for musicians and audiences.
- The Importance of Real Recovery Work
- Listener Voicemail: Shooting Methadone and Prescribed Benzos Finding Sobriety and a New Path
- The Impact of Addiction on Family The Power of Community in Recovery
- Finding Purpose and Fulfillment in Sobriety
- "Good morning, Dopey. Good morning, Dopey. Ay -ay -ay."
- "This Friday is Dopey Day, AKA Christmas in August."
- "I'm on the methadone program here in my state, in my home state, and I've been on it since 2013."
- "What these guys are putting out there has magnitude, and it has power."
- "I didn't really develop an intellectual life until I was like in my mid-late 30s."
- "That's why she's an hour late all the time. That's why she doesn't know why I'm at Irving Plaza at 13."
- "I mean, you jails, institutions and death is where we're headed. If we don't change it"
- "I reapplied to Boulder. I got in because I told them the story of what happened."
- "It's completely life-changing because I mean, Tommy had been my friend for a long time and was involved with the fellowship and always talked about how he wouldn't give up his sobriety for anything."
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