EP 9: The Effects Of Using & Lost Ones

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with addiction and recovery. They share personal stories about drug use, physical effects, and mental health. They also talk about the importance of community and support in the recovery process. The hosts celebrate a milestone of 18 months of sobriety for one of them and honor the memory of two individuals who lost their lives to addiction. Keywords addiction, recovery, drug use, physical effects, mental health, community, support, sobriety, memory, honor Takeaways Addiction and drug use can have severe physical and mental effects on individuals Recovery is a continuous process that requires support and community Milestones in sobriety should be celebrated and honored Remembering and honoring those who have lost their lives to addiction is important Sound Bites "Let's pivot into a fucking topic" "Happy birthday brother" "Rest in peace, Caitlin Trotter and Yuri Marcus" Chapters 00:00 Drug use and physical effects 03:21 The power of community and support 07:03 Celebrating milestones in sobriety 14:09 Transition to a new topic 41:05 Celebrating a birthday 46:21 Honoring the memory of Caitlin Trotter and Yuri Marcus

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2 Addicts & A Moron is a compelling podcast that follows Mike "Stu Boy" O'Brien's personal journey through addiction, recovery, and everything in between. It dives deep into the mindset of addiction, revealing how addicts normalize even the worst situations. The Co-Host "Joey The Moron” brings an outside perspective, asking thoughtful, often eye-opening questions that help bridge the gap between those in recovery and those trying to understand it. Each episode features a special guest Addict—the most important voice—who shares their unique struggles and victories in recovery. Every story is different, every story is real, and every story can offer hope to someone still fighting. Catch a new episode every Tuesday at 11 CST on all platforms.