Dopey 290: Those Dopey Vibes with Mike Dillon, Heroin, Rock and Roll, Methadone, Meth, RecoveryDopey 290: Those Dopey Vibes with Mike Dillon, Heroin, Rock and Roll, Methadone, Meth, Recovery
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
This week on Dopey! We have a real old school Dopey show with the great Jam Band, Punk/Funk, Junky legend and Vibraphonist, Mike Dillon. We get the goods on a life and music career steeped in raucous and debaucherous addiction and recovery! ALSO! Ala...
2:07:28•27 Mar 2021
Mike Dillon: From Punk Rock Chaos to Sobriety on Dopey Podcast
“I went from having money from gigs and able to sustain my dope habits to, like stealing shit from friends, you know, boosting in parking lots, doing everything I could to get my fix.”
Ever wondered what it's like to juggle a vibrant music career while battling addiction? In this episode of Dopey, Dave and Chris sit down with Mike Dillon, a renowned Jam Band, Punk/Funk musician, and vibraphonist. Mike opens up about his wild journey through the highs and lows of heroin and meth addiction, the struggles of methadone treatment, and his path to recovery.
From playing with iconic bands like the Dead Kennedys and the Chili Peppers to nearly losing it all, Mike's story is a rollercoaster of chaos and redemption. He shares candidly about the stigma surrounding methadone treatment and the tough road to sobriety. With humor and honesty, Mike reflects on his near-death experiences, the punk scene's drug culture, and the importance of a strong support system.
Whether you're a fan of his music or interested in addiction recovery, this episode offers a raw and engaging look into the life of a musician fighting to stay sober.
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