Dopey122: Wanting to Want it, Ambivalence about Getting Clean, Mental Obsession, Methadone, Pot FarmDopey122: Wanting to Want it, Ambivalence about Getting Clean, Mental Obsession, Methadone, Pot Farm
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Dave and Chris play a great voice memo from Amanda who is struggling to clean. She talks about "wanting to want" to get clean. Dave and Chris delve into their own histories of drugs use, specifically addressing periods of ambivalence about stopping, and the ultimate turning points in the process. Dave and Chris also describe a recent interaction with Artie Lange.
1:18:47•3 Mar 2018
Dopey122: The Reluctant Road to Recovery
“Every day I wanted to want to stop, but I didn't want to stop.”
What does it mean to 'want to want' to get clean? In this episode of Dopey, hosts Dave and Chris share a heartfelt voice memo from Amanda, a listener grappling with the desire to break free from addiction. Amanda's struggle resonates deeply with Dave and Chris, who open up about their own ambivalent feelings towards quitting drugs. They discuss the mental obsession that keeps people hooked and the turning points that eventually led them towards recovery.
Adding a touch of humor and raw honesty, they also recount a recent encounter with comedian Artie Lange, known for his own battles with addiction. The episode dives into serious topics like methadone treatment and even ventures into lighter territory with tales from a pot farm. With a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, Dave and Chris offer hope and understanding to anyone caught in the web of addiction.
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