Kicking It with Joe Clark
"I ain't gonna be trapped in this game until I go to prison..." In this powerful and raw episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with Joe Clark to unpack his incredible story of addiction, rock bottom, and finding true freedom in recovery.
Joe takes us through his early years in Louisiana, where a prescription for injuries at 15 quickly spiraled into a years-long
battle with heavy opioid use, codeine, and street narcotics. From the unbearable physical toll of cold-turkey withdrawals—restless legs, muscle pain, and severe anxiety—to losing himself in the hustle, Joe exposes the brutal reality of what active addiction really looks like.
More importantly, Joe shares the turning point that saved his life. Learn how he used discipline, fitness, and determination to break
the cycle, rebuild his mindset in "gorilla mode," and turn his life around to become a welder, family man, and advocate.
Connect with Joe:
Tic Tok @countrywayj
FB: @JoeClark
IG: @laughforjoe
YT: @countrywayj
If you or someone you love is struggling, don’t wait. Reach out. You are not alone. Not ever.
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
Find Local Resources: FindTreatment.gov
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