#166 - Celebrity Addicts: Finding Satisfaction

Conversation between Dr. Shaw, Jim Quigley, & CJ McMurry about current events, addictions treatment and ministry. 1:06 What does “a good name…” mean? (Prov. 22:1) 4:28 From substance abuse to marriage, family, and employment 5:10 Chasing fame and fortune or Psalm 84 v 10 6:45 Discussing the list of celebrity deaths (www.drugs.com/celebrity_deaths.html) 9:13 What sadly often happens after getting everything you’re chasing? 11:47 Resting, satisfaction, and what to do with the unfixable 13:03 Dying while under the influence or by accidental overdoses 17:48 Amy Winehouse death (Rehab song) 19:06 Michael Jackson’s shocking death (Mark) and the medications found in his system 20:21 Chris Farley’s sudden death (CJ) – “speedballing” same as Belushi 21:56 SNL cast members, overdose deaths 23:49 Why we talk about overdose deaths 24:30 “He gives to His beloved sleep…” (Ps. 127:2) 25:49 Ecc. 2:1-11 (CJ) 28:38 Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s years of “recovery” and what Lance Dodes says in NPR’s interview 29:39 Steven Tyler’s multiple relapses (and how TAC is unified to transform addiction) 31:14 Jim's RTS class notes on change without redemption (professor Dr. Nate Brooks) 36:17 Man transformed from panic attacks 38:40 Finishing the list of celebrity deaths (www.drugs.com/celebrity_deaths.html) 40:24 Gratitude and satisfaction in the present place God has us Jim refers to TAC Podcast #75 “Seattle grunge bands” – Celebrity Addicts: 80s and 90s Musicians (Quigley and Dr. Shaw) found at https://anchor.fm/theaddictionconnection/episodes/75--Celebrity-Addicts-80s-and-90s-Musicians-Quigley-and-Dr--Shaw-ekpdlo Jim refers to NPR’s interview of Lance Dodes from https://www.npr.org/2014/03/23/291405829/with-sobering-science-doctor-debunks-12-step-recovery