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Dopey 244Explicit

Johann Hari on Addiction and Connection, Rat Park, Coke, Heroin, Portugal, Trauma, ADD

· 1 hr 52 min

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This week on Dopey: Johann Hari calls in and lays it down on the truth about addiction, depression and the unlimited resilience of the human spirit. He takes us through the findings of the famous Rat Park experiment, and guides us through the drug decriminalization in Portugal. We also hear all about the crucial role of purpose in an addicts recovery, and of course how connection is the opposite of addiction. PLUS Dopey legendary story teller Mick drops a fire voicemail, and Alan finishes it all up with a classic review read from his opulent lake house with Kayak launch ramp. All that plus pets, disgusting habits and more on this weeks stunningly smarter edition of Dopey.

Original title: Dopey 244: Johann Hari on Addiction and Connection, Rat Park, Coke, Heroin, Portugal, Trauma, ADD

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