Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E11 -Tranq Dope: The Dangerous New Drug On The Streets
S1E11 -Tranq Dope: The Dangerous New Drug On The Streets
S1E11 -Tranq Dope: The Dangerous New Drug On The Streets
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Explore the dangers of Tranq Dope with Dr. B and Pej, uncovering its effects and the challenges it poses in addiction recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Tranq Dope combines Xylazine and Fentanyl, posing severe health risks.
- Understanding addiction recovery and overcoming stigma.
- Clinical challenges in treating Tranq Dope effects.
- The importance of individual identity in recovery.
- Potential for live audience interaction in future episodes.
The next question a reasonable, rational public should ask is, that money spent 15 years, those kinds of resources, now he's behind bars.
In the latest episode of Peji's Recovery Corner, the focus is on a pressing issue within the streets—Tranq Dope. This dangerous drug is a mixture of Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, and Fentanyl, a potent opioid. Hosts Pej and Dr. B delve into the severe risks this combination poses to individuals, especially those battling substance use disorders. Dr.
B, an addiction specialist, provides a clinical perspective on the sedative effects and the physical harm caused by Tranq Dope, including skin lesions and heightened risk of wound infections. Pej, who has been in recovery for 16 years, shares his personal journey and insights into overcoming addiction and the stigma surrounding it. He highlights the importance of creating individual identities and finding comfort in oneself to aid recovery.
The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by clinicians in treating patients affected by Tranq Dope, emphasizing the need for careful medication choices and understanding the complexities of withdrawal symptoms. As the podcast episode unfolds, Pej and Dr. B express their desire to engage more frequently in discussions about various substances and recovery, potentially involving live audience interactions in the future.
This episode underscores the critical need for awareness and education about drugs like Tranq Dope, aiming to save lives and encourage treatment. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to Pej's Recovery Corner and Dr. B's YouTube channel to stay informed and connected. The episode concludes with a commitment to continue building on the hosts' relationship and sharing valuable information to aid those in recovery and those supporting them.