Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Couldn’t Have Done It Without Me
Jul 18, 2024
Conan chats with Etta, a trans woman from Oklahoma who works at a detox and sober living facility for the LGBT community. She candidly shares her journey through addiction and the vital role community support plays in recovery. Etta highlights the disproportionately high rates of addiction among LGBTQ+ individuals and the interlinked issues of homelessness and identity. The conversation also touches on the life-saving potential of Narcan, blended with light-hearted humor, and ends with nostalgic gaming discussions.
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Early Drug Use
- Etta, as a homeschooled teen, struggled to fit in at school.
- To gain attention, she engaged in outrageous behavior, including drug use.
Escalation of Drug Use
- Etta's drug use escalated from marijuana to harder substances like Xanax and Oxycontin.
- Eventually, she became addicted to heroin and then fentanyl.
Recovery Journey
- Etta has been clean for a year and a half after struggling with fentanyl addiction.
- Conan expresses his admiration for Etta's resilience in overcoming such a powerful addiction.