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  • Dopey 514: CAN OZEMPIC SAVE JUNKIES with Maia Szalavitz and LA Update with Bob Forrest, heroin, Coke, Jerry Garcia, Recovery

Dopey 514: CAN OZEMPIC SAVE JUNKIES with Maia Szalavitz and LA Update with Bob Forrest, heroin, Coke, Jerry Garcia, Recovery

Thursday 16th January 2025

Maia Szalavitz and Bob Forrest discuss if Ozempic can aid addiction recovery and share updates from LA in this engaging episode of Dopey.
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158 minutes
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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
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Dave and Chris
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Can Ozempic Save Addicts? Insights with Maia Szalavitz and Bob Forrest

Episode Overview

  • Discussion on whether Ozempic can aid in addiction recovery
  • Update on the situation in Los Angeles from Bob Forrest
  • Listener voicemails sharing personal stories
  • Humorous anecdote about synthetic weed mishap
  • Exploration of evolving drug slang
"We need to find out how this works, and if it is, you know, it can cause heart problems, and without monitoring for that, it can be deadly"
This episode of the Dopey Podcast is a rollercoaster ride through the serious and the hilarious. Dave is joined by renowned journalist and addiction expert Maia Szalavitz to discuss an intriguing question: Can medications like Ozempic help those struggling with addiction? With her wealth of knowledge, Maia dives into the potential benefits and risks of using such medications in recovery.
But that's not all - Bob Forrest, from the Don't Die podcast, also makes an appearance to give an update on the latest happenings in Los Angeles. Bob's unique perspective on the city's resilience and its impact on its inhabitants adds a layer of depth to the conversation. The episode is sprinkled with personal anecdotes, listener voicemails, and some classic Dopey humour.
From burning throats with synthetic weed to discussing the ever-changing slang in the drug community, this episode has it all. If you're looking for a mix of serious discussion and light-hearted banter, this episode is a must-listen.
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