By Fausto Fernós on March 28, 2008
They should know better but for some reason well-to do gay men in the Midwest turn to crystal meth as a way of dealing with their loneliness, isolation and because it simply feels good.
On today’s FOF we’re talking to author Terry Oldes about his new book “Dancing with Tina” which chronicles his year-long struggle with crystal meth addiction and his troublesome romantic relationships. He was so deep into the drugs, even Fergie would be jealous.
Listen as we talk to Terry about why people get addicted to anything, especially things they already know will probably kill them. Are all gay men sex-starved drug addicts? Do gay men love meth as much as the media says they do?
Why do people think have everything thing to live for turn to a cheap, nasty drug and become addicts?
Some people say that self-esteem is at the root of the problem but I don’t think self-esteem has as much to do with self-destructive behavior as pop-psychologists would like for you to believe. There are greater factors involved and sometimes the only source of this type of behavior lies deep within. Our subconscious is a complex thing and right now we’re just scratching the surface as to understanding why rational people do bizarre or dangerous activities.
We think in the short term just like eating a greasy fried Twinkies but the problem with drugs like crystal meth is they can be incredibly addictive because they allow us to escape our everyday experience. They give us imaginations we never had before but at a price.
My hunch is that to keep people from looking for chemical forms of escape is to give them the tools before hand to allow them to deal with the reasons why they need to escape in the first place and to create an atmosphere where people have interests, passion and a delight for living.
Any person who seriously wants to help our society deal with drug abuse has to start at a very fundamental place and that is Universal Health Care. By that I mean allowing everyone to see a doctor and a dentist at least once a year. We force car owners to get their cars to get inspected every year. We force pet owners to take care of their pets. Imagine how far we would come if everyone had access to a regular physician? There is no other option in my opinion.
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By Fausto Fernós on March 26, 2008
What does Christopher Rice think that the U.S. Marines and gay men share in common?
In Christopher Rice’s new book “Blind Fall” he takes a look at the common ground many gay men and Marines share. In today’s interview Christopher shares with us his insight into the Marines he interviewed for his new […]
By Marc Felion on March 4, 2008
Brace yourself, you’re about to get a stunning!
Calpernia Addams, the Peabody Prize winning writer, actress and activist, best known on the Feast of Fools for her single “Stunning” joins us today to talk about the genesis of that fabulous dance song.
“Stunning” came out one of the episodes from her brand new reality tv series […]
By Fausto Fernós on February 26, 2008
Gay men are living longer than ever and we need to make sure we continue to keep the healthy bodies we’ve enjoyed in our younger years.
After all, life doesn’t end at forty.
On today’s show we’re talking to Dr. Frank Spinelli, your gay doctor about his brand new book “The Advocate Guide to Gay Men’s […]
By Fausto Fernós on February 21, 2008
In many cultures the aging process is embraced and revered because as we grow older we gain wisdom, stability and respect.
But for many people, especially gay men, the aging process is a deep source of anxiety and isolation as they come to terms with unfulfilled life expectations.
Some of us came out of the closet late […]
By Fausto Fernós on January 24, 2008
By Marc Felion on November 20, 2007
Like Cher said one time: “words are like weapons, they wound sometimes” and boy, was she right! So right in fact that there is a new book on the market called “Word Warriors,” a collection of interviews, essays and poems by 35 of the most influential female spoken word artists of today. It’s gonna make […]
continueBy Fausto Fernós on November 8, 2007
What is it with these Republicans? As you may or may not know, the list of anti-gay voting, behind the doors gay-sexing conservative Republican politicians keeps growing and growing.
Mark Foley, Larry Craig, Richard “Frankenfurter” Curtis and Mike Shallow. Shallow, a two-term City Commissioner and mayoral candidate from Florida got caught last week whoring […]
By Fausto Fernós on October 9, 2007
Why do people decide to become porn stars? Although being a “porn star” may carry a certain mystique. you don’t usually make a lot of money at it. Being in entertainment generally takes a big toll on your psyche and your finances. Your really better off selling real estate if your in it for […]
continueBy Fausto Fernós on August 29, 2007
It’s easy to take your daily life for granted. Despite not having universal health care, equal rights or the ability to get married, we still have it pretty good in the United States.
But, there are days when I ponder what life is like for gay men and women in parts of the world where […]
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Miss Tastycakes | May 14, 2008
HA HAHA HAHAHAHAHAHHA……. that was so funny, but I need to wash my eyes out! Gimme more, gimme more……
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Marc Felion | May 14, 2008
Try humor- he was making a joke that draws attention to that very subject of racism. Now, I explained it so its not funny anymore 
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funsizedsnacks | May 14, 2008
“I’m all for diversity until it’s rifling through my garbage.” !?! What was with that?! I’m trying to figure...
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Wanga Malata | May 14, 2008
Just make babies the old fashioned way - beer and broken condoms.
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HA HAHA HAHAHAHAHAHHA……. that was so funny, but I need to wash my eyes out! Gimme more, gimme more……
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Hilarious show with Jim Bennet and Andy Eninger guys! Definitively going to see them this weekend, thanks for reminding me to check out...
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Marc Felion | May 14, 2008
Try humor- he was making a joke that draws attention to that very subject of racism. Now, I explained it so its not funny anymore
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Just make babies the old fashioned way - beer and broken condoms.
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