Bob Forrest
Bob Forrest
Episode Three Hundred Eight
Episode Three Hundred Eight
Episode Three Hundred Eight
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Bob Forrest reflects on addiction recovery, the evolution of drug culture, and the challenges in the rehab industry in this candid podcast episode.
Explicit
76 minutes
reflective
informative
candid
nostalgic
critical
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Author:
Bob Forrest
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Bob discusses the importance of sobriety and survival.
- Insights into the history and challenges of drug counseling.
- Personal stories from Bob's life and career in Los Angeles.
- Critical views on the current state of the rehabilitation industry.
- Reflections on societal changes in drug culture.
Stop dying, Chuck. That's what I have done for 64 straight fucking years on this planet. I have not died.
In this episode of the Don't Die Podcast, host Bob Forrest delivers a candid reflection on his life journey, focusing on sobriety, survival, and the evolving landscape of drug counseling. Bob opens with a humorous yet profound acknowledgment of his 64 years of 'not dying,' emphasizing the significance of sobriety in his life.
He shares anecdotes from the 1990s, reminiscing about the people and experiences that shaped his career in drug counseling, and laments the loss of many peers to addiction. The episode delves into the challenges faced by the rehabilitation industry, criticizing the prevalence of unethical practices that have tarnished the reputation of drug treatment programs. Bob's experience in the field offers listeners an insider perspective on the systemic issues within the industry and the need for genuine care and ethical standards.
Bob reflects on the cultural shifts in drug use, recounting his encounters with addiction and the societal changes that have occurred over the decades. He shares stories from his past, including run-ins with 'shooting galleries' and the sense of community among those battling addiction. Throughout the podcast, Bob maintains a critical yet hopeful tone, advocating for accountability and genuine compassion in the fight against addiction.
He concludes with an invitation to an open house at Oro Recovery, encouraging listeners to engage with the recovery community and support those on the path to sobriety.