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Dopey83: Lillo Brancato Jr, Heroin in Prison, Stealing from Veterinarian, Nick Reiner, Cocaine Overdose
Dopey83: Lillo Brancato Jr, Heroin in Prison, Stealing from Veterinarian, Nick Reiner, Cocaine Overdose
Dopey83: Lillo Brancato Jr, Heroin in Prison, Stealing from Veterinarian, Nick Reiner, Cocaine Overdose
Saturday 3rd June 2017
Actor Lillo Brancato Jr. shares his prison overdose story in this Dopey episode, featuring raw tales of addiction and recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Lillo Brancato Jr's Prison Overdose and Other Dopey Tales
It's definitely one thing and it's very important to help people never get to that point.
Picture this: You're an actor, known for roles in 'The Sopranos' and 'A Bronx Tale', and you find yourself overdosing in prison. In this gripping episode of Dopey, hosts Dave and Chris welcome Lillo Brancato Jr. as he shares his harrowing journey from addiction to recovery. Lillo recounts the dark days of his heroin addiction, his overdose behind bars, and the turning point that led him to sobriety just days later. But that's not all.
The episode takes another twist with a voice memo from Leah, a long-time listener with a Southern drawl and a story to match. Leah opens up about her past of stealing medication from a veterinarian to feed her addiction and how she eventually found her way to sobriety. Her articulate and candid account adds another layer of depth to the episode.
Adding to the mix, Dave and Chris make a call to Nick Reiner, who answers from the glitzy Chateau Marmont, sharing his own experiences with cocaine use amidst the Hollywood glamour. The episode wraps up with Chris recounting a particularly horrific cocaine overdose, shedding light on the dangers of IV drug use. This episode of Dopey is a rollercoaster of raw, unfiltered stories that blend humor with the stark realities of addiction.
Whether you're looking for a dose of dark comedy or seeking stories of redemption, this episode has something for everyone.