Dave and Chris
Dave and Chris
Dopey96: Hope after Heroin, Tenderloin, Abscesses, Tracey Helton Mitchell, Erowid, Isolation Tank
Dopey96: Hope after Heroin, Tenderloin, Abscesses, Tracey Helton Mitchell, Erowid, Isolation Tank
Dopey96: Hope after Heroin, Tenderloin, Abscesses, Tracey Helton Mitchell, Erowid, Isolation Tank
Saturday 2nd September 2017
Tracey Helton Mitchell shares her gripping journey from heroin addiction to recovery on Dopey podcast. Discover her powerful story of resilience and hope.
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63 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Tracey Helton Mitchell: From Abscess Queen to Recovery Advocate
I appreciate what you just said in terms of like to be grateful for having been a drug addict or being a drug addict because you need to live upright in order to, uh, not die, basically, yeah.
Ever wondered what it takes to rise from the depths of heroin addiction to become a beacon of hope? In this episode of Dopey, Tracey Helton Mitchell, author of 'The Big Fix: Hope After Heroin', shares her raw and riveting journey. Tracey's tales from her using days are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Imagine using the same syringe for a year, earning the nickname 'abscess queen', and having a 70-year-old sugar daddy in your twenties.
These aren't just stories; they’re a stark reminder of the brutal reality of addiction. But Tracey's story doesn't end there. Now almost 20 years sober, she's a devoted mother, an accomplished author, and a powerful voice in the treatment world. She dives deep into the importance of harm reduction and how naloxone can save lives, recounting a harrowing moment when her friend overdosed and naloxone wasn't available.
The episode also features lighter moments, like a hilarious voice memo from Samuel in Australia about an opium mishap at the airport. Dave shares a whimsical encounter with a whale while swimming, and Chris delves into the world of Erowid. To top it all off, the episode closes with Cormac's version of 'Good so Bad', featuring backup vocals from his 7-year-old son.
Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or just curious about recovery journeys, Tracey's story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of a brighter future.