About this episode
The conversation begins with some lighthearted banter before the hosts introduce themselves and acknowledge Father's Day. They express gratitude for their recent guests and discuss the commonalities in addiction stories. They share personal experiences of hitting rock bottom and the desperation that comes with addiction. The hosts also touch on the disappointment of not being able to find a vein while using drugs. The conversation is raw and honest, highlighting the struggles and challenges of addiction. In this conversation, the speakers discuss their experiences with addiction and the lengths they went to in order to obtain drugs. They share stories of begging for drugs, showing up unannounced at dealers' houses, and searching through trash to find drugs they had discarded. They also talk about the importance of being open and honest about their past struggles in order to help others who may be going through similar experiences. The speakers discuss their goals for the future, including using their music and podcast to inspire and motivate others, starting a nonprofit to help people access treatment, and opening a free treatment center. Keywords addiction, recovery, stories, commonalities, rock bottom, desperation, finding veins, addiction, drugs, begging, dealers, searching, trash, recovery, goals, music, podcast, treatment center Takeaways Addiction stories may have unique elements, but there are commonalities that connect all addicts. Hitting rock bottom and experiencing desperation are often catalysts for seeking recovery. The disappointment of not being able to find a vein while using drugs can be frustrating and demoralizing. Addiction can lead to the loss of relationships and the inability to regain what has been lost. The hosts express gratitude for their guests and the opportunity to share their stories. Addiction can drive people to extreme measures, such as begging for drugs and showing up unannounced at dealers' houses. The speakers emphasize the importance of being open and honest about their past struggles in order to help others who may be going through similar experiences. They discuss their goals for the future, including using their music and podcast to inspire and motivate others, starting a nonprofit to help people access treatment, and opening a free treatment center. They highlight the power of small gestures and acts of kindness in changing someone's day or even their life. The speakers express gratitude for the support they have received and the opportunities they have to make a positive impact. Sound Bites "I thought what I was dealing with was mental health. It was probably more the withdrawals from the Benzos and the alcohol." "I lost my house. I went through a divorce. I lost three cars. I've lost so much money and so many friends and family." "When you're not able to hit a vein or find a vein and you're so badly wanting to get that into your bloodstream." "I've had to, of course, I've had to beg my guy like, dude, please, dude. I just need a fucking 20 -piece, dude." "I wasn't driving I was walking. Yeah, whatever. I'm to my own walking two miles in a Jake you can't just keep showing up my house" "A hundred bucks a gram, which is fucking outrageous, but that's what he was charging and he could charge that because it was really, really good."