Gary Hendler
Gary Hendler
EPISODE 082225
EPISODE 082225
EPISODE 082225
Saturday 23rd August 2025
Explore how the recovery community navigates misleading news and the impact on addiction treatment. Can we truly trust the statistics and resources available?
56 minutes
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challenging
skeptical
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Gary Hendler
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Misleading news can harm those seeking addiction help.
- Ketamine's effects and legal issues are discussed.
- Marijuana legalization impacts drug trafficking.
- AA meetings are a crucial, free resource for recovery.
- Understanding the risks of high THC weed on mental health.
Misleading news can harm those seeking addiction help and distort the reality of recovery treatments.
In this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, hosts Gary Hendler and Mark Sigmund delve into the critical issue of whether the recovery community can rely on news for accurate and reliable information. The discussion highlights the potential dangers of misleading or inaccurate reporting, which can distort the reality of addiction and recovery treatments. As the hosts review various news articles, they emphasize the importance of questioning the truth and relevance of the information presented.
One of the major topics discussed is the legal case involving Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen,' who has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to selling ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry. This tragic event underscores the complexities of drug abuse and the legal ramifications that follow. The hosts explain how ketamine, a sedative with tranquilizing effects, is increasingly misused, often leading users into a 'K-hole,' a state of dissociation.
The conversation also touches on the impact of marijuana legalization on drug trafficking, particularly the influx of fentanyl as cartels seek to compensate for lost revenue from legal marijuana sales. The hosts express skepticism regarding certain drugs that are reported to have therapeutic benefits, cautioning that the frequent use of high THC weed, especially among younger individuals, is linked to psychosis. An important takeaway from the episode is the role of AA meetings as a lifesaver in the recovery journey.
Despite the fear and uncertainty that might accompany attending these meetings, they offer crucial support and guidance for individuals struggling with addiction. With the availability of apps that help locate nearby meetings, access to recovery resources has never been easier. The hosts encourage listeners who feel they might have a problem to seek evaluation and attend an AA meeting, emphasizing that help is readily available.
They conclude the episode with a reminder to call the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline for immediate assistance, reinforcing the supportive and hopeful tone of the show.