Artie Lange: Why He Won’t Say He’ll Never Get High Again

[@Eddie53172]

You don’t gotta be sober tomorrow; but you - for damn sure - gotta be sober today. #1dayatatime

[@iPotatoTone]

@s je So never quit drugs? just whither away? If its legal, it still doesn't make it a good idea to get into that if you can avoid it.

[@Heebu100]

People who've never been addicted to drugs or alcohol just don't understand this statement.

[@djalex8080]

@@Heebu100 That's what's so sad about addicts and how they're looked upon by the rest of society. I'm not an addict, but I've seen people I love destroy their lives because of addiction. I can't ever understand how they get addicted, but I sure as fuck know no one willingly destroys their life and the relationships with loved ones because it's what they want. It's so easy for people to forget that addicts are still humans who are deserving of a better life even if they need help from others.

[@CinnamonSandman]

I think what Artie is really saying is that the task of being sober forever is so tremendous that recovering addicts crumble under the daunting idea of it, but to be sober for the next ten minutes is a feasible and rewarding goal.

[@docmobster618]

Wait whaaaat?

[@chriseaton7887]

I had to change everything in my life in order to get clean it hasnt been easy and I didnt get drunk or high yesterday and I dont plan on doing it today one day at a time 942 days sober today

[@oscars4608]

Well done

[@chriseaton7887]

@@oscars4608 thank you

[@TheOldFatBastard]

big deal

[@TheOldFatBastard]

@@chriseaton7887 lol

[@TheOldFatBastard]

@@chriseaton7887 well maybe but right now i think i’ll have a beer or 12

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

I like Artie a lot more when he's sober.

[@johnrizzo4383]

Thing is tho he would never be the guy he is without drugs theres a time and a place. Not for coke tho shits bad all around imo

[@tomismop]

@@johnrizzo4383 coke creates the best stories and it isn't as bad as heroin like Artie was doing

[@acidbath3226]

cocaine leaves scar tissue wherever it travels in the body and it has killed people before as well get real

[@Gwyllgi]

Why does it matter which one is worse? They're both life destroying drugs. There is no "time and place" for it.

[@LordHypnos4]

@@Gwyllgi you can do it if you want to have fun, and feel what it's like to go through the head change. You just can't keep doing it

[@toddgaak422]

"I know I've got one more high in me. But I doubt I have one more recovery." -Waylon (The Wire)

[@Poopscipade]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@completelytransparent6320]

All in tha game

[@sethklumb8686]

“I took a puff ada weed”

[@tralalalatrollin]

1:45 i read it just as he said it

[@thedrunkenfish5855]

@@tralalalatrollin same lol

[@doreck07]

I'll be honest. Artie is hands down one of the most engaging talkers I've ever heard. His stories and such are beyond entertaining.

[@n00bspanker]

One day at a time. That's the mantra. I'm 10+ months sober. Christmas day will be 1 year sober but I know anything can happen.

[@dalekelly7639]

Congrats. Keep up the good work!

[@markg.4246]

After more than 25 years of continuous sobriety, my mantra is...”Live in the problem, or live in the solution”. It’s as simple as that!

[@timt8925]

Welcome back

[@matthewmcdermott4869]

Another ten on, hang in there

[@kabraham2055]

I don't know you but I have sent many loved ones go through the struggle. Proud of you

[@rowansmith6076]

I just serial watched all JRE clips with Artie and it’s inspiring. Awesome show.

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

Same 💯

[@nickydega4333]

Artie actually looks healthy for the first time in...well forever! Glad to see him doing good and I hope he keeps it up! He's one of the last TRUE comics!

[@anymahlsevynn4209]

one of my favorite comedians, my heart goes out to him. i did heroin and cocaine and a bunch of other shit for 15 years, its real hard to stop. ive been off for 2 years, and say the exact same thing: dont say youll never do drugs again, cuz next thing you know you got a needle in your arm. artie you fucking rock!

[@_Pramus]

He feels serenity of being vigilant and living honestly. It pays off

[@Lux412]

Saying you'll never get high again is setting yourself up for failure. Just gotta weigh the pros and cons, man. One day at a time. Foreal.

[@dragoondirk]

@rayamoroso126 what'd they say?

[@Lux412]

Foreal? Jesus... what did they say? Is he locked up again?

[@LordHypnos4]

@rayamoroso126 I can't find anything to back this up, I don't buy it

[@jaaapes1]

As a guy who has been sober for some years; is a huge Stern fan; who thought the Artie Lang days were when the show was the funniest; and a guy who was truly saddened to see Artie struggle...it made my day to lay eyes on him today on the Rogan Podcast. Artie’s sincerity shown through and he seems ready to trudge the happy road to destiny.

[@cornerstone2449]

Excellent use of the semi colon.

[@jaaapes1]

Cornerstone24 How nice of you to notice. Thank you.

[@bennylevine387]

@@jaaapes1 Listen to you. "Trudge the happy road..." Fuckin Charles Dickens over here.

[@cornerstone2449]

@@bennylevine387 yku gyck iff

[@studogable]

I'm not an addict, but a lot of this has relevance to me as someone with ADHD who is also on the autism spectrum. It's so easy and tempting to just say "manana" and veg out. The distracted lifestyle is really similar to addiction.

[@holeindanssock156]

Today I changed my outlook on marijuana I used to smoke it everyday and I'm going to try to be like Joe to the sense and not smoke it every single day it is taking a lot of my money and it's also a healthy option and I don't want to be a slave to it every single day and have to rely on it. I really had an epiphany today and I hope everybody else does and they get their lives together and you surround yourself with positive people I love you like a father take care.

[@BRISKOLOKS]

Since SO I've been committed to stay sober. It's the only time I've been sober in over 7rs. I was smoking everyday and spending too much money on weed, tbh I got tired of feeling high everyday. But out of all the drugs I've done I've only got stuck on weed and now I'm done with that.

[@TheCullousus]

I also smoked weed everyday for a couple of years and tbh it loses its purpose when you begin to smoke it so often for a long time if you ask me. I would argue smoking every now and then is much better and your experience will mean something rather than becoming dependent on it to enjoy things.

[@holeindanssock156]

@@TheCullousus thanks yo

[@holeindanssock156]

@@BRISKOLOKS word

[@8080shelly]

Giving up weed was the best thing I've ever done. People who say you can't get addicted to it are ignorant

[@redcomic619]

Both of these men are 52 years old, yet they look 20 years apart.

[@ZZ-os4nb]

It's almost like one of them has stayed in shape their entire life and the other did every drug in the book.

[@jimmydane34]

Idk. They look similar in age for sure. One just in shape has a better face complexion. But joe looks older

[@paddymcginty1264]

One is off his tits on test

[@redcomic619]

paddy mcginty Hey, that’s TRT!

[@limehouseblues]

except for artie's totally ruined nose he doesnt look that bad considering his life. they certainly dont look 20yrs apart

[@SirLeDoux]

Way to go Artie! I knew you could do it - stay strong,stay positive and keep your faith. We LOVE seeing you in such great shape and hearing your jokes.

[@matteldridge2588]

To have Howard and Artie in a studio for a 2 hour interview would be everything

[@jamesteegardner2273]

Howard will NEVER appear on Joe's podcast. He'd have to leave his house for it to happen, and that ain't never going to happen.

[@kochiyama]

Howard wants the government to shut Joe's show down. He'd never go on such a dangerous, subversive, dare I say shocking show like that. Howard is all about being safe and mainstream now. He got old and boring, not to mention a little cognitively declined and way more neurotic. He's like a loony Imus Jr.

[@robbyrah]

Howard has changed too much since Artie was on the show. He doesn’t want to associate with people that aren’t “A-List Celebs”

[@BeeAyeSueRah]

I love ya Artie. We love ya. I'm glad brother.

[@judybarcenas530]

I actually made myself sick of being in a codependent relationship that consisted of being on hard core drugs. Fook drugs and Fook my ex.

[@Nitrodino7875]

Word Judy. Word.

[@judybarcenas530]

@@bloatedsodium7301 igualmente, Hoto!

[@mpi9328]

Don't blame your ex

[@judybarcenas530]

@@mpi9328 mind your own comments as well as your own business

[@liamc3433]

@@judybarcenas530 love you stay strong freeheart

[@faceman3585]

He would've been perfect for Chris Farley's role in "Dirty Work."

[@rhabdob3895]

He was in dirty work already.

[@mikeridgland4783]

Trollll

[@kevinr.3542]

That is the ultimate irony of this though. He became the funniest, most absurd joke in Dirty Work

[@faceman3585]

@@mikeridgland4783 Moron

[@faceman3585]

@Don Dada Omg really?!?! I've never seen it! Was it good?!

[@erickeefe1504]

I thought a thousand times that this guy hit rock bottom and he's gone lower every time so I like the fact that he's being honest with himself! Joe tell him to start a podcast

[@dog1dog223]

He actually is going to be doing one again soon ("Artie's Halfway House")

[@erickeefe1504]

That's dope he has a lot of knowledge to spread!! Thanks

[@celiacapetillo7783]

I am forever quoting his words... thank you , Artie ! (x

[@ramonmonch]

Dirty work is a classic

[@dbzispimpin]

Logic reasoning. I've never had nearly as bad a problem with drugs as Artie has even though I've done a hefty percentage of the drugs on the table, but I'd say the one thing I've struggled with my entire life is food, it's something I tend to lose control over. Sometimes it'll last 6months, sometimes it'll last several years, but i'll eat terrible unhealthy shit, and then out of the blue i'll kick it and diet and exercise with no intention of stopping, sometimes the health binge will last 6months to at most a year and half, and then something will trigger an end to it, maybe it's a big family holiday with delicious foods, maybe i'll go on vacation, maybe money will get tight and I won't be able to afford the gym or the healthier food options I became accustom to. The point is, like Artie says, while the age old "Day at a time" sounds cliche, in actuality it's closer to "Take it a minute at a time", because when it's about something you're addicted to, you don't just think about your vice for a moment and then go about the rest of your day fine, you're thinking about it 24hrs/day 7days/wk, so the best you can do is take it a few minutes at a time and don't bullshit yourself. Don't make outlandish statements like "never again", be realistic, try your damnedest to live your best life, but keep it 100 with yourself and understand that you're only human, and if you fall off the wagon, it's not the end of the world, just pick your ass back up and get back on the horse.

[@grodzod]

dbzispimpin I’m 22 and I needed to read the last paragraph you wrote. That should be the top comment on this video.

[@大卫-u7d]

I can relate to this so much. I was ready to dismiss Arties talk as drivel, but you changed my mind. Thank you for taking the time to write this.

[@Eazy-e22]

Craziest thing about this interview is that they are the same age

[@ESTXX4Life]

Always remember, One day at a time

[@Charmer4856]

He said the kids are surprised you're still alive and so am I LOL

[@henrysmith9725]

Artie has a fucking real discussion about his addictions. And the fact that he’s willing to admit that he takes it a day at a time, and is strong enough to admit that doesn’t mean he might not relapse. He’s been an addict for 3 decades. That’s a damn struggle. To admit that he’s taking it seriously that it’s a continuous struggle is good to hear. Maybe he’ll relapse. I hope he doesn’t, but it’s a possibility he knows might happen, and he’s drawing a bit of strength on that realization. Stay healthy my friend. And if you relapse, I hope you can find a path back to sobriety.

[@theverminmediaareyourenemi5612]

If you say you'll never get high again, you'll get high again asap. The finality of it, knowing you'll feel the exact same thing day in day out, is terrifying. The easiest is saying 'next week i'll get high' then put it off..and repeat.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Every addict knows that they're only one bad day from relapsing, and I say that as an alcoholic in recovery. Support helps, 12 Step groups help most people, getting out of 'the life' helps, but at the end of the day it's just you and your monkey. No addict is ever 'cured'; I'll be fine until I'm not, then I'll get back on the wagon and start over.

[@avakate7747]

I could listen to these two for days! Joe is the all around man! I wish I could clone him! Artie, I’m so happy to see you looking and feeling heathy! I know how hard it is, and I look past your nose and concentrate on the fact that your getting help and changing your life! We don’t want to loose you, your one of the funniest guys I’ve ever heard! Praying for ya Artie, take it at the pace that you can handle!

[@ThatOneFryGuy446]

It’s crazy to think both joe and Artie are the same age

[@GumballEdits]

chase fry Look about the same age?

[@daniellongston3104]

Artie doesn't actually look that old. He just isn't on shape and has grey hair.

[@christopher19894]

Wtf. Artie looks better now than he did when he was younger. Crazy turnaround. No one would've predicted this.

[@vikinginspace4881]

0:57 "me too" that hurt Artie 😂

[@majorpayne5289]

👍I hope he’s still clean. This guy is very talented & I enjoy hearing him talk. Blessings to him.

[@davidthomas9190]

Watching this as part of a wake and bake type thingy.

[@findlay1arches]

I didnt know to much about this guy other than he was in the film dirty work lol but this was one of the funniest podcasts I've ever listened too haha

[@technonautgames4342]

whenever i start saying i love getting high i start getting high again

[@lindymartin8425]

I think most of us addicts recognize that we did love being high.... however we have to learn to love sober life and the benefits more.

[@lindymartin8425]

@first last thanks, one year in, here's to many more!

[@ginge7945]

@@lindymartin8425 i hope your still sober, stay strong

[@DELOS13]

So dope, Your show's based in my home town, LES!!!

[@davepollison4333]

Maybe not the best choice of words...

[@DELOS13]

@@davepollison4333 🤣🤣🤣 yeah

[@LordHypnos4]

Helpful advice honestly

[@robertbohorquez6508]

I’m rooting for you and I hope you help others Artie.

[@Pac282]

God bless you Artie, congratulations on nine months sober.

[@daniellowry3041]

Were can I find the whole podcast lads ??

[@mattfav283]

This is great advice

[@Twobarpsi]

Solid honest advice!

[@InsidiouslySchofield]

ADDICTED TO RISK hit the nail on its head.

[@myaudiobookschannel3625]

Imagine if Joe pulled out a blunt and just lit up.

[@thompson96]

@TheHumanity! I know people who smoke crack that cant handle weed lol. Two different buzz

[@jimmydane34]

@Hunter yea haha Weed? I wanna get high. I dont want it to tickle me. Pol

[@Tht1kidYouKnw]

very good advice

[@NickSpaloss]

Good for Artie, he seems so happy and clear headed. Hes funnier too

[@anthonyreynard4937]

Artie looks Great. Outstanding Job Man, Keep it up.

[@jayrob5270]

Just setting yourself up for failure if you say you'll never get high again and then you take drugs to make yourself feel better from all the pressure of sobriety for the next several decades, totally get it. People who have been in war have said the same thing, just concentrate on getting through the next 2 minutes so you don't go insane from the fear and despair. If you want to succeed concentrate on the now and as you go on it will get easier and you can look forward more and more

[@TN-re9zw]

Sobriety is a journey not a destination 💪

[@seancalabro1228]

Absolutely. Many people say, I'll never get high again. When they're high!

[@33moneyball]

It’s a mentality that makes sobriety a feasible goal. Anything seems impossible when you say never.

[@stereo-type1510]

Artie is the epitome of a person you'd really wanna have a beer with...such a genuine soul...I wish him the best...Would love him and Howard to get back together again..

[@mickdavis2385]

Some of the most real, genuine and caring people are heroin addicts believe it or not

[@Em-mp4hf]

Most drug addicts are adrenaline junkies as well as addicts the whole life style is a risk taking situation wether you rob, deal, or what ever do to get your drugs-

[@Em-mp4hf]

Lmfao! Faaaar from it ! I say it from experience!

[@chadwillett619]

Said the dude that has never done drugs. If you were any smarter you'd be an idiot.

[@Em-mp4hf]

first last alcohol is not illegal-

[@forestyforest]

Bro Jogan, adjust your f'ing headphone pads!

[@MP-yo2fx]

Well said

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

because lying is bad.

[@theuniversegalaxynba]

Artie Lange was on a show that made fun of handicap people and he used to make fun of handicap people and some of you ignore the fact that he makes fun of handicap people.

[@itcheebeard]

Complacency is a one way street to relapse. We addicts should ALWAYS remember how easy it is for us to fall back into bad habits

[@gur123noor]

One day at a time buddy. You learn way more from a person who has been on the wrong path and then got his life back together. He is better than “inspirational gurus”, or “life coaches”.

[@danielponik5263]

Keep it up Artie. You look amazing. Sobriety means you can be yourself, don’t lose that feeling.

[@joemoment-o1275]

2:06 I understand this...

[@itzmimz8238]

People like Artie give me a lot of hope for myself

[@JSchaffer214]

Also, I've never done like others and gave myself an 'Anniversary' day to celebrate my sobriety. I know it was in spring of 2010 when I got clean but I don't know the day nor would I celebrate it. For me it's just the way things are supposed to be. I don't celebrate taking a shower or checking the mail so why would I celebrate being sober? Don't get me wrong, I'm proud of myself for getting sober but it ends there.

[@erichvonmolder9310]

A good segment.

[@slatterpuss5677]

What happened to the set?

[@lindymartin8425]

One day at a time! Congratulations!

[@davidkymdell452]

Bruh sometimes it feels like 30 mins at a time

[@lindymartin8425]

@@davidkymdell452 yeah I totally get that, even 30 seconds at time. But it gets better.

[@aavila787ify]

Low key artie looks like that detective from law in order. Lol

[@pawlpoche8736]

I absolutely love being high on weed I kicked pain pills after a hip surgery 3 years ago....and I’ll never go back to feeling horrible all the time (addiction) for moderate pain relief! Fuck pills 💊

[@javier77th]

You’re not supposed to. The 12-Step program is “One day at a time…” E-Z does it to those in recovery.

[@paulevans6066]

As a recovering alcoholic Artie is 100% right

[@TerminalM193]

Artie took the Stern show to the next level.... I listened to TONS of Stern before Artie came and well after he left and 90% of my favorite memories from the show involved Artie or during the Era Artie had a chair in studio. Christ I remember the INSANE meltdown he had and then left the fucking show... That entire situation literally made me depressed and sad in real life.....

[@MossB87]

Mid 2000’s Artie/Sal is brilliant

[@TerminalM193]

@@MossB87 Dude, it's my favorite time!

[@LizardoiL]

Wise words

[@earlycuyler2295]

As a fellow junkie that has outlived the life expectancy of an active user im glad artie is looking at life through sober eyes. I hope he can keep it up.

[@sheila9393]

The irony: I felt more IN control when I was high lol interesting!

[@alexm566]

It works fine every once in a while. It's a problem once you NEED a steady, expensive supply.

[@TuPapiRicoSuave]

This is perfect

[@penttij5817]

One is too many, a thousand never enough!

[@NoelG702]

He was right. He got high again. Artie has been been quiet for a couple of years. He seems to be doing better. Hopefully he gets his nose fixed someday.

[@i_didnt_stutter6962]

since when was his background like this

[@intheirownwords6079]

If you say you'll "never" get high again, you're setting yourself up for massive relapse. Just the idea of feeling the exact same way, day in, day out, is hateful to me. To have that in my mind will have me calling a dealer before long.

[@Jukeboksi]

Exactly. I even get excited at the thought of breaking a promise I make to myself. It makes the high even better.

[@intheirownwords6079]

@@Jukeboksi I get high off procrastination. To successfully put something off for another time. I get a dopamine kick.

[@gregdahlen4375]

one day at a time is a sitcom lol

[@mmaandboxingfan.4022]

Good luck with your sobriety artie stay blessed ❤

[@Drenwickification]

Such a shame how much of his life has been basically destroyed by drugs. I remember hearing about his girlfriend in the early 2000s a lot, Dana, when he was on the stern show. It sounds like she was an angel for artie trying to get him off drugs and sticking by him for as long as she did, it must have felt awful for her to finally have just given up. Artie and Dana could have probably got married and had a lovely family, she really seemed like the one for him. But that's life, artie can look at it positively by knowing he is still alive and now is healthy with his life back. I really hope he stays clean for good this time, he has to much more to give in life.

[@Jukeboksi]

Lol destroyed? I’d say Artie’s lived and experienced more than many could say.

[@Drenwickification]

@@Jukeboksi yeah and he also lost a lot more than most could say. Being a drug addict isn’t fun, even if you seem like you’re on top of the world from the outside. It’s a very miserable existence.

[@Jukeboksi]

@@Drenwickification See, Artie's not just a drug addict. I would agree if we were talking about your usual drug addict, but this is Artie Lange and he's been a part of a lot.

[@Jukeboksi]

@@Drenwickification also, you seem to suggest that dropping drugs instantly gives people abilities that might actually be beyond their capabilities. People can be complete shit without drugs too, you know?

[@Drenwickification]

@@Jukeboksi I mean he did try and kill himself at the height of his career, so it cant have been all that fun for him

[@sirloinofbeef120]

So this was a year ago, I wonder how he's doing

[@brucifer0]

I remember when you could find mescaline "microdot" on the corner in the 80s. That's a drug that didn't make it out of that decade wonder why?

[@chadwillett619]

I did it in the 90's and 00's

[@TheMasterTelevision]

That's weird my dad told me a story about how mescaline was his all time favorite drug, he even remembered it was called "microdot". He did it at some concert and said it got him crazy high, smiling ear to ear nonstop. Fucking it made me wanna try mescaline real bad lol. Cant find it in Michigan

[@brucifer0]

@@TheMasterTelevision Yes its a great high milder than lsd its a very visual colorful trip.

[@stella-vu8vh]

You can still find it. Or make it.

[@brucifer0]

@@stella-vu8vh Yes your probably a hip dude with tons of connections that could score any drug you want today. I was a nobody loser in the 80s with zero connections and managed to score mescaline from a random dude on the corner doubt that is possible today.

[@RS70_UGHC]

# Much Respects 11/17/2021 #

[@johnmisnik8314]

Artie looks great. I love this guy, always have. I’m super excited to see him sober and looking positive. He’s an extremely funny guy and Artie I wish you nothing but the best. Be that turn around story. But if you run into Teddy beat that fuckers ass🤣

[@completelytransparent6320]

Sincerity is easy to read. Arties got a strong will. Sounds ironic but its true

[@mwj9433]

stay clean Artie, keep it up

[@rumham3070]

What is this studio? I don't like change.

[@LionMartell]

Someone else said this is legion of skanks studio that he used in NYC for the ufc weekend

[@NickSpaloss]

Used Legion of skanks' place in NY while he was there for the fights

@@LionMartell sounds about right to me. I don't think the state of New York is allowing Artie to just up and leave the state for the west coast lol he's on parole I'm almost 💯 on that

[@shatner99]

Artie and beetlejuice need podcast together.

[@done1675]

Artie and I probably crossed paths scoring weed in Washington Square Park in the 1980s.

[@CinnamonSandman]

Josh Done props

[@yankeelover61]

Did joe move to nyc

[@stoked4horror530]

This doesn't even look like the Artie I remember from the Howard Stern show. His looks changed 100% a total different person. It's nuts!!

[@dilloncrowe1018]

I've never gotten high, but I've smoked weed once, back when I was about 19, my friend offered me a couple hits off of his glass pot pipe thing, and I thought "f*ck it, might as well try it out", and... the reason I say I've smoked pot, but I've never been high is because I didn't get high, I took 2 or 3 good hits off of it, and all I got was a VERY mild headache, so... (shrug)...

[@timetowakeup6302]

That was some dirt 🌿

[@LSturdy]

Translation : Smoke a Bowl Joe !

[@PJJ196]

That’s gotta be brutal.. minute by minute.. shows don’t fuck with the bad stuff