David Boyle

I'm Quitting Alcohol

David Boyle

  • 4 Years 203 days - Hastings Street

4 Years 203 days - Hastings Street

Wednesday 6th December 2023

David Boyle takes a candid walk down Vancouver's Hastings Street, shedding light on the city's drug crisis in 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'.
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7 minutes
Raw
Eye-opening
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering

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I'm Quitting Alcohol
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David Boyle's Walk Through Hastings Street: A Candid Look at Vancouver's Drug Scene

Episode Overview

  • Hastings Street in Vancouver is a concentrated hell of open drug use and despair
  • Boyle's unfiltered observations shed light on the stark realities of addiction
  • The legalisation of hard drugs raises moral and ethical concerns
  • The episode offers a thought-provoking insight into Vancouver's drug crisis
  • Despite the city's beauty, Boyle's experience reveals a darker side of Vancouver
It's like facilitating misery. And most people down there are going to die. They're going to die off. No one who's down there is going to live like five, 10 years. You just can't.
David Boyle takes listeners on a poignant walk down Vancouver's Hastings Street in this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'. Known for his sharp wit and unfiltered honesty, Boyle paints a vivid picture of the area’s severe drug crisis. As he strolls through the streets, he doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of open drug use and the spiraling despair that grips the community.
His observations bring to light the grim consequences of drug legalization, presenting a stark contrast to Vancouver's otherwise beautiful scenery. This episode is not just an eye-opener; it's a raw, honest look at addiction and its impact on society. Boyle's candid reflections make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex layers of addiction and its moral implications.
Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or simply curious about the darker sides of urban life, Boyle's storytelling will leave you both moved and thoughtful.
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