Dave and Chris
Dave and Chris
Dopey 324: The Deep Dark Dopey with Sammytown, Dope, Fang, LSD, Murder, Prison, Recovery
Dopey 324: The Deep Dark Dopey with Sammytown, Dope, Fang, LSD, Murder, Prison, Recovery
Dopey 324: The Deep Dark Dopey with Sammytown, Dope, Fang, LSD, Murder, Prison, Recovery
Saturday 2nd October 2021
Join Sammytown on Dopey as he recounts his wild ride from punk rock and drug dealing to sobriety. A gripping tale of addiction and recovery.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Sammytown's Wild Ride: From Punk Rock to Sobriety
It doesn't matter what the help looks like. Anybody who gets sober during the pandemic, my head is way off to you.
Ever wondered what it's like to live life on the edge in the punk rock scene? Meet Sammytown, a Bay Area punk rock legend, who joins Dave and Chris on this episode of Dopey. Sammytown’s story is nothing short of a rollercoaster. He takes us back to his early days of shooting speed, selling hundreds of thousands of doses, and becoming a heroin addict while touring the world with his band, Fang.
This isn't just another tale of addiction; it’s a journey through the highs and lows of a life filled with music, drugs, and ultimately, a harrowing encounter with homicide. Sammytown doesn't sugarcoat his past. He talks about running with both punk rockers and older hippies, the wild after-hours clubs in Berkeley, and the inclusive yet dangerous world he was part of. His stories about quaaludes, LSD, and the chaotic punk scene are as riveting as they are eye-opening.
But what makes this episode truly special is Sammytown’s candid reflection on his journey to sobriety. He shares how he created a moral code for himself after a life-changing incident and why he steers clear of social media support groups. Instead, he found other ways to seek help and stay sober. This episode isn’t just about the dark side of addiction; it’s about finding hope and redemption in the most unexpected places.
Sammytown’s raw honesty offers inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction or those who have loved ones in similar battles. Tune in for a gripping, no-holds-barred conversation that sheds light on the complexities of addiction and the power of recovery.