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

This week on Dopey!!!!! Maia Szalavitz AND Bob Forrest are back on all sorts of stuff! Can ozempic save junkies??? And Bob updates us on what is really happening in Los Angeles! PLUS a voicemail from Australia and a few emails and much more on a brand new Dopey show!

 

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Episode Summary

In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by the brilliant journalist and addiction expert Maia Szalavitz to tackle a fascinating question: Could medications like Ozempic play a role in helping addicts recover? 💉

 

Plus, Bob Forrest checks in from LA to share his signature mix of wisdom, wild stories, and recovery insights. We’re talking heroin, cocaine, Jerry Garcia, and the eternal search for redemption.

 

As always, expect raw honesty, dark humor, and the unfiltered chaos of the Dopey universe. This one’s a ride!

 

Show Notes

📌 What’s Inside:

 

Can Ozempic help curb addiction? Maia Szalavitz breaks it down.

Bob Forrest’s LA recovery update: chaos, clarity, and wild stories.

Deep dives into heroin, cocaine, and recovery journeys.

Jerry Garcia memories and the connection between music and addiction.

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