Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction A Very Dopey Christmas. The returns of Jay, Annie, Nick Reiner and Dave's dad, Alan
Dec 22, 2018
This holiday edition features indie rocker Jay, who shares wild stories of huffing and his journey through addiction. Heartfelt reflections on Chris's passing emerge, with his girlfriend Annie offering insight into her grief five months later. The mix of humor and candor continues with new sobriety announcements and a dose of holiday cheer from various guests. Themes of recovery, community, and turning struggles into purposeful living take center stage as they navigate both the fond and challenging memories of addiction.
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First Heroin High Changed Everything
- Jay describes first using heroin at about 18 after working at Barnes & Noble and being introduced by a bandmate turned dealer.
- He says the first high convinced him he had found what he'd use for the rest of his life and launched a long addiction trajectory.
Duster Huffing Leads To Severe Harm
- Jay recounts huffing Dust-Off from a can in Catholic high school and tying cans to his wrist so he wouldn't lose them.
- He woke up in the basement with severe injuries and says that experience pushed him to seek stronger drugs later.
Safe Space Attracts Recovery
- Jay and Dave note that creating a space where people can be imperfect helps recovery attract newcomers.
- They call this acceptance
