Bob Forrest
Bob Forrest
Dont Die Episode Twenty Eight
Dont Die Episode Twenty Eight
Dont Die Episode Twenty Eight
Wednesday 1st November 2017
Bob Forrest and Chuk discuss safe injection sites, needle exchanges, police policies, and music in this candid episode of 'Don't Die Podcast'.
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46 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging
Off-beat
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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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Get the buttons here!Bob Forrest on Safe Injection Sites, Needle Exchanges, and More
All she really wants is to help me stay safe and not get aids and not get hepatitis c and not die.
Why are safe injection sites and needle exchange programs still so controversial? In this episode of Bob Forrest's 'Don't Die Podcast', Bob and his co-host Chuk dive into the heated debate surrounding these life-saving initiatives. They pull no punches, discussing the undeniable benefits these programs offer in reducing disease spread and saving lives, while also addressing the stubborn resistance they face from many states.
Bob gets personal, sharing his own struggles with addiction and reflecting on how such programs could have made a difference in his journey. But it’s not all heavy; the duo also lightens the mood with some wild concert stories and a chat about the hottest new bands. They even throw in some thoughts on 911 police policies and the peculiar world of cold medicines and horse boners.
Whether you’re knee-deep in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about these hot-button issues, this episode offers a raw and honest perspective on addiction, treatment, and the road to recovery.