I'm DroppedoutBeatZ, real name Ashkon. I am a music producer and neuroscientist out of North Carolina. On this channel, I focus on commentary that covers the intersection between entertainment and neuroscience surrounding psychoactive drugs. The goal of this channel is to promote critical thinking about drugs and how they work in your body, and to critique our current drug law regime.
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So this what Steve from blues clues is doing now
Super interesting episode my boi, ive been clean for 8 yrs from a 12 yr addiction, im currently a 2nd year psych student,when you spoke on genes and environment got me wondering your specific take on that as an addiction neuroscientist. As a psych student with prolonged personal experience with addiction, and other life experiences that time bestows upon us, some of the literature i am taught doesn't quite equate to what's actually happening, specifically the addiction literature( in psych) as ,i feel, the researchers( usually students) may not understand specifically what the data indicates, rather an interpretation based off literature that was ,again, based of data that wasn't quite well understood, hence the specific take from an addiction neuroscientist ( the empirical "data" I obtained over my years as an addict around other addicts who regularly spoke about what was going on, truthfully, no skewing based on incentives or outcomes,no intervention based on funding etc, seems like a gap in understanding knowledge or data researchers obtain.
I’m sure it’s not the best thing but why am I listening to medical advice from the pink hat ?
What's worse than jersey snore ? 💤. Mike the bitchuation from that fkd up show
It takes just six days of consecutive (daily) use to feel the physical effects of withdrawal. And, that’s only the lighter easier ones, .5’s, and .10’s. The shit is no damn good!
I get it.....Fighting on and off for 20 years opioid addiction....I'm to the point of being sick and tired of being sick and tired !!
The origin of the quote on your wall is Dr. Timothy Leary. Interesting…
For opioids like heroin or oxycodone addiction turns into half part still obviously loving the highs but the other half is really only focused on the avoiding withdrawals. That was my experience.
I agree with that. As part of the withdrawals, I can't get motivated to do anything, I can't clean, can't do laundry, , so I relapse just so I can get stuff done
@@ShannonDove-sy7ye the trick is tapering down and when you get off get comfort meds like clonidine or kratom (only take kratom for a week or only when things get real bad as its addictive) i was on methadone 14 years and high dosage but been off it for 8 months.
Been taking mat for 4 years. Im my opinion its very helpful.
methadone acute withdrawals when you taper off are less intense then short acting opiates but man the longer you stay onthe longer the post acute withdrawals and those are a marathon, i was on methadone 14 years and high dosage but was able to taper off 8 months ago.because i was on so long i still have withdrawal symptoms today
I was prescribed this BS! Wasn't addicted, been disabled ever since
I guess I'm grateful I'm not dead though
Always good to be grateful we're not dead! I'm sorry to hear that happened to you
Yeah... I ended up epileptic after coming out of a benzo addiction...
That's rough! I hope you're okay!
I get it. You are a research scientist. You are studying active use which can lead to abuse. I am not an expert in that. But I am an expert in my own personal experience and I know that I went through a time in my life where I had my mom die, became physically disabled etc and was able to use benzo meds, pain meds as needed and was able to physically get myself walking again with the help of professionals who gave me great advice. I realize that you are trying to prevent a messy outcome. But I think it is fair to explain that not every person has SUD. Many people can decide that the helpful effects of a drug are short term and can regulate themselves accordingly. But, in America, somehow we just disregard the patients experience and rely only on the "medical professionals" who are making money of prescription over use. I'm sorry, but if I use your own protocol of equating extremist use with proper use, you are not providing trustworthy data. I am not saying you are wrong about this information, what I am saying is that many, almost all, doctors are provided a long-term plan towards personal wealth via big pharma that provides a " you need this for the rest of your life" scenario that doesn't actually define the cases where that is true and the cases where capitalist providers make maximum profit at the expense of the patient.
I don't have the slightest clue as to what you are talking about considering I never provided a single protocol nor did I comment on any of this.
So is the opioid epidemic response with GABAPENTIN overuse going to backfire in the way I think it is???
Yes, it's already happened in Ireland, gabapentin and pregabalin became drugs of abuse, in people vulnerable to addiction. People have died from those two. And now pain management is only providing those, and not prescribing opioids, based on the false belief that everyone who uses opioids gets addicted. That's the wrong approach because gabapentin and pregabalin don't provide good pain relief. And people vulnerable to addiction have just as much difficulty controlling their pregabalin use as their opioid use.
This is interesting information and echoes sentiment I read on twitter back when Twitter was worth being on. I need to learn more about Gabapentin and pregabalin and talk to some people to see their opinions on this. Thank you both for tuning into the channel!!
Can you please talk about short AND long term effects of meth and fentanyl? I started when i was 18 and stopped at 24 which was almost a year ago! Appreciate the video, thank you!
Are you on any maintenance drugs like methadone or Suboxone?? Just curious before I give you an opinion on your comment/question. I know you weren't asking me. I took it upon myself to answer haha
@@icyflann7178 yes I went to a rehab that gave me Suboxone AND also weaned me off. Then I relapsed. Then I checked myself into another hospital bc that rehab was full. They put me on Ativan for 3 days then I was brought to another city to live w my grandparents. And I'm so grateful. Rn I'm drinking a beer w my uncle talking about life, 10 months later. He's telling me that my mom is talking about how much my character has changed, which is crazy cause I thought my mom thought that I was a fuck up, and I thought my mom was an ignorant person who ignored her problems. We go to therapy now:) and I'm close to my family now. It came with a lot of anxiety but I worked through it. 10 months later n it's easy. I went through a lot of productiveness guilt. Now I know it was all for a reason. :D
Good idea. I'm also curious about the same effects of cocaine.
@@icyflann7178 yes the first time I went to rehab they put me on Suboxone AND weaned me off n I'm really grateful for that. The second time I was on Ativan for 3 days
Congratulations to you on quitting! I definitely plan to make some videos on short and long term effects of fentanyl/meth/cocaine all in due time. I'm trying to make sure I have good points to make so I have been doing EXTRA research to make sure I have quality info to share so bear with me as I nerd out to bring ya'll some good info! Also, happy to see all the support for one another! KEEP GOIN!
She was so lucky to be able to sleep when she went through her withdrawals. I ended up doing it working 50 hours per week. I would have lost everything i have so rehab wasnt an option. I remember being really bitter about having to do it on my own too.
I failed 7 times, I was desperate and I'd already lost everything but the fear of losing my son got me straight. Been clean 7 years. Give yourself a huge round of applause as you succeeded 👌👍 I ate Benzos everyday like sweets and they nearly killed me off.
That's fuckin rough man. Props to you for surviving that period in your life and continuing on! I appreciate you tuning into the channel and sharing your story!
Congratulations man that's awesome that you have been able to quit the benzos and be a good father! That's what it's all about man that's for tuning into the channel and sharing your story!
Lovin the content bro. Wishing you success on your journey
You gonna make me cry man! I really really appreciate that bro! Thank you for tunin into the channel
I took Xanax for 3 years and 🛑 no big deal. Just exercise and get more 🌞
It can be worse than coming off dope or fentanyl.... U can die from xanax withdrawal
Famous last words.
So because it worked for you it must work for everyone?
Haha awesome, this was like a mix of dr drew after dark, huberman lab and maher 🧤
I love this comment hahahaha!!! Thank you for tuning into the channel!! :D
I have a friend I grew up with and she OD'ed and wasn't found for a little while, she lived but can barely see (legally blind), she is on a walker and has to have a caretaker 24hrs a day now because she has so much brain damage!!! She cant drive, obviously because she cant see. Ppl really never talk about if the OD doesn't kill u what it does to u....
That is absolutely tragic omg
Even amongst medical professionals, I don't hear them talk about brain damage following ODs often. I've heard plenty of talk about endocarditis but not brain damage. That is truly a tragic story and I feel for your friend :(
That was a damn good intro bro 🔥🔥🔥
hahaha thank you bro! I'm working on it as you can tell!
Damnit this kids gonna do Coke. He looked at the sun 🤣🤣
Lmao
I was definitely that kinda kid... "Don't look at the sun" Me: "Why not?" *Proceeds to look at sun* hahahahaha
High quality content. Subscribed and wish you success here on yt, I think you deserve it
Agreed!
I really REALLY appreciate that coming from the both of you!! These comments mean so much to me as they are fuel for the next videos to keep goin. Thank you so much for tuning into the channel!
Ive been able to stop heroin 5 times for months and months. I have never been able to stay away from alcohol for more than a week. People dont realise gaba agonists are crazy powerful when you rely on them. Its 11am and im watching this video already drunk.
That is rough. Please seek out a substance use disorder counselor (preferably not through betterhelp) and medical guidance so that you can safely withdrawal from alcohol. I don't need to tell you this because you obviously already know, but if you recognize there's a problem, it's time to seek help! Focus on passions, stay busy, and you got this!!!
@@droppedoutbeatz im currently in treatment and we are tapering down ny drinking. Good luck to anyone else out there also trying.
Youre cute and I like your subliminal nod do psychedelia with the neon sign and I want to date you.
Thank you for tuning into the channel and for recognizing the psychedelic reference as you are the first to get it! And while I am flattered, I am happily married!
drugs don't have to be a hip hop thing
Appreciate you tunin into the channel man! They certainly aren't just a hip hop thing and that's why I'm looking for more videos from a variety of genres to react to so if you got any good videos send em my way and I would greatly appreciate it!
When DMX did this interview i cried. It broke my heart. I pray he's at peace now.
I didn't see this interview when it came out but watching it was tough man you can tell how much he's struggling in life just in this interview. I'll say if that man isn't at peace now it's gotta be because he's rockin a heavly crowd... GOD GONE MAKE ME LOSE MY MIND! Appreciate you tunin into the channel man! Please send me anymore videos that you'd like me to react to!
Rip dmx finally he’s at peace now hopefully 🙏🏾
RIP DMX!! If he's not at peace, it's gotta be out of his own volition because he rockin a heavenly crowd up there goin craaazzzyy! Appreciate you tunin into the channel man!
It’s called a whoolie when you cross weed and crack. Well that’s what it was called in that area of NY
That's good to know! Always gotta stay up on the lingo so I don't look stupid haha. Appreciate you tunin into the channel Duke!!
Was that the damn Tony hawks special trick noise bro lol
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Classic beat
RIP DMX! Great video man, you could tell this shit really affected him.
For real man, it was rough! Interviews are like a therapy session I swear. Appreciate you tuning in always‼️💜
Yup people can’t seem to think past their own thoughts on things.
Just stop getting people addicted to drugs for a paycheck, it isn't a difficult concept
No one gets anyone addicted to drugs for a paycheck. They sell drugs and whether or not your addicted is a separate ethical issue. Are alcohol companies wrong for continuing to manufacture and sell alcohol despite the fact that alcohol is a deadly addictive drug?
Enabling and profiting off addiction is wrong, stupid take
@@propertarian485 are alcohol companies and suppliers wrong for profiting off of alcohol addiction? Alcohol kills 488 people per day according to the CDC, that's 2-3 times the amount of people fentanyl kills on a daily basis. You gotta start critically thinking about things. Keep tuning into the channel, might learn something my guy
@@droppedoutbeatzyes.
@@spacedaniel492 so all drugs should be illegal according to you?
You can sell an alcoholic beer, but only one person has a choice to drink kt
Ya maybe if your talking about substances prior to being processed but then it’s completely man made, not a very thought through argument
@@thewhateverwhatnot6314 alcohol is man made by causing natural microorganisms like yeast and bacteria to react with sugars from fruits causing fermentation... Are alcohol suppliers bad people for being drug dealers?
@@droppedoutbeatzthe only reason alcohol is legal and not the drug we demonize is because its far to ingrained in our culture
@@Alostintern nailed it!
SO where is the fentanyl tree/plant ? your argument is FLAWED
@@rickgehring7507 fentanyl is an opioid. Opioids come from the opium poppy plant common in Middle Eastern countries like Afghanistan. The argument is not that people who cut other drugs with fentanyl are not bad people (they generally are)... The argument is that blanket statements about "drug dealers" comes from a lack of critical thinking about an understanding of where drugs come from. Keep tuning into the channel my guy, might learn something
@@droppedoutbeatzsure but eating poppy, while bad, is not nearly as lethal or addictive as fentanyl, or even things like hydrocodone or OxyContin
@@gilmcbride2717 who says eating poppy is morally bad? is drinking alcohol morally bad? Alcohol is arguably deadlier than opioids considering it kills 488 people per day which is 2-3 times the amount of people fentanyl kills daily. Fentanyl is also safely used in a hospital setting every single day not to mention that hydrocodone and oxycodone are used safely and responsibly by thousands through prescription. The argument here is not that people who mix fentanyl with other drugs aren't bad people (they generally are) the argument here is that we need to start critically thinking drugs more broadly.
How many people are dying from diabetes a day that’s the real drug
@@DasherJames you not wrong man you are not wrong!
Intro sounds fire. Gonna try and come back and tap in more
Ashkon I figured you’d appreciate that I’m listening to this while I’m at the rig 😂 really enjoying your commentary!!
@@sarahsizer7889 I would be highly offended if you listened to my commentary anywhere else and I hope you get all the cells while listening to me run my mouth 🤪 THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT‼️💜
The most qualified are people who are addicted or been through addiction. Something school simply cannot teach.. respectfully
@@monstermind4286 this an argument I've heard plenty and unfortunately for you I've been around addiction and drugs my whole life so I hate to tell you but I know what I'm talking about through lived experienced that got me into a top tier addiction research program.
Maybe you should go read the comments below from people who have lived experienced...
@droppedoutbeatz I lived it brother with a relapse. I actually still like your video and people like you are needed at times. As I said respectfully.
@@monstermind4286 hope you keep tunin in my guy... Might learn somethin
Good fuckin shit man
Also impressed about the sbout of drug knowledge lil xan has lol. Kid has come a long way it seems
Yeah man Lil Xan definitely learned a lot in rehab it sounds like!
4 min in and this is your best vid to date. Putting some great info and knowledge out
APPRECIATE YOU BRO!!!
Bro, this is good content. I'm a recovering addict, and I've been through programs with excellent teachers who not only went to school for the help they provide but also were once addicts. I find the science behind addiction fascinating. You got my Sub! Keep it coming!!!
First, let me say, KEEP GOIN MAN YOU GOT THIS! Secondly, this is is the first ever comment like this I've received and I want you know that I genuinely appreciate it so much man!!! It really means a lot because this is why I started making these videos and this comment tells me I'm finally going in the right direction. I hope to keep making you happy with the videos and encouraging you in your journey of recovery, bro! THANK YOU!
Solid video as always bro! That dude is definitely tweakin 🤣
Appreciate you bro!
The DEA is nonsense?? Ever heard of HANK SCHRADER??
@@armonkoucheki1064 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I do agree that not all drug dealers are bad people. The wire taught me that you never know someone’s motivations for selling drugs. But those who knowingly sell tainted drugs are undoubtedly bad people, right?
It’s just not something you can generalize
Yes, those who knowingly taint drugs with drugs that can cause overdose are undoubtedly ethically and morally wrong people.
While I get the argument that opioids, alcohol, nicotine are all “drugs” and should be considered such, does that argument really translate to dealers as well? Such as nicotine and alcohol dealers… I’m not so sure I agree. Alcohol and nicotine are so widely accessible and legal. I’m just not sure I abide by that logic… lemme keep listening tho