Progress Inevitable

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Audrey remembers loved one Adam Popp, who passed away far too young from a drug overdose. We talk about harm reduction, soul mates, and Prince. As much as is possible, we encourage those with loved ones in the throes of addiction to try and hold on, in ways big or small. Human connection and socialization remains one of the most effective ways to combat addiction’s isolating effects. Where there’s life, there’s hope.   International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. https://www.overdoseday.com/   Prevention toolkit: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/php/toolkits/ioad.html   Adam’s DJ moniker “Progress Inevitable” lends our closing song, “Fire.” More of his music is available on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/proginev   Please consider donating to humanitarian aid for Ukraine: https://novaukraine.org   The Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF): https://www.pcrf.net   Further relief options to the victims of genocide and famine through The Sameer Project:  https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject   Every bit helps.   Introductory quote by Chris Cornell   Main show theme is “Strangers” by Midnight Prisms Music and lyrics by Alicia Beck Music and production by Max Foreman Mastering by Little Castle Sound Please follow and listen to Midnight Prisms on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o5jiLSZMoSXNWL98UBxYI?si=sK-K7IoUSp-QfFKgUwVY7A   Logo art by Patrick Mitchell and Angelina Harvey (@graffitifucks on Instagram) Chapters (00:00:00) - Scott Weiland on the Need for More Musicians(00:00:43) - Bipolar patient talks about his medication(00:02:58) - Phil Collins on Overdose Awareness(00:09:52) - When You Do Drugs With A Republican For A Week(00:14:09) - My Soulmate Was Abusive(00:19:40) - One More Voice for Recovering From A Drug Overdose(00:27:58) - Bipolar 12 Step Participants on Harm Reduction(00:31:08) - Adam overdosed on Prince's music