Dave and Chris
Dave and Chris
Dopey41: Bipolar, Intravenous Drugs, Psych Ward
Dopey41: Bipolar, Intravenous Drugs, Psych Ward
Dopey41: Bipolar, Intravenous Drugs, Psych Ward
Sunday 14th August 2016
Dave and Chris share raw, humorous stories about bipolar disorder, intravenous drug use, and psychiatric wards, highlighting the importance of support in recovery.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Bipolar Battles and Intravenous Drug Use: A Raw Look at Addiction
Intravenous drug use is, um, would you say intravenous drug use is your bread and butter like, let's say you're at a, I'm trying to make it my bread and butter.
Imagine facing the double-edged sword of bipolar disorder and intravenous drug addiction. In this episode of 'Dopey', hosts Dave and Chris dive headfirst into their personal battles with these formidable foes. The pair weave a tapestry of humor and heartbreak as they recount their stints in psychiatric wards and the relentless grip of addiction. They don't shy away from the grim realities—Chris even describes intravenous drug use as his 'bread and butter', a chilling testament to the depths of dependency.
But it's not all doom and gloom. Through laughter and tears, they highlight the importance of friendship and support in navigating recovery. The episode also pays a heartfelt tribute to their friend Chris, who tragically lost his life to an overdose in 2018. With raw honesty and dark humor, Dave and Chris offer a poignant glimpse into the chaos of addiction and the resilience needed to fight it.
This episode is a compelling listen for anyone touched by addiction or mental health struggles, offering both sobering insights and moments of levity.