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Addiction & Incarceration: Breaking the Silence and Giving a Voice to Addicts in the Criminal Justice System (Slice 1)
In the dimly lit cell in the “hole” of the Vermont Women’s Prison, I made a habit of reflecting on the choices that had repeatedly led me to the place […]
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Ketamine Use & Abuse: Exploring the Addiction, Risks, and Effects of Ketamine Abuse
The realm of substance abuse – a world of highs and lows, tricks and traps! Just like a magician’s act, it promises fleeting pleasures but conceals the dark secrets of […]
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Modafinil Withdrawal: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
Modafinil withdrawal is a complex and often misunderstood process that can occur when an individual stops taking modafinil, a schedule IV-controlled substance commonly used to combat fatigue. In this post, […]
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Understanding Fentanyl: The Deadly Synthetic Opioid
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. Its rise in popularity has led to a surge in overdose deaths, as it is often mixed […]
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Understanding Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide
Chronic pain can be overwhelming and challenging, so many people take medications like Tramadol for relief. But what happens when you decide to quit using Tramadol? Quitting any pharmaceutical drug […]
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Rompun Laced Heroin: 1 Deadly Combination
Please make sure to like and share. This can save lives. Make sure to have Narcan. If you don’t know where to get it DM me.
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Integrating My Shadow: How it Helped Me Love My Life
I would like to share about the integration of my shadow and how it helped me love my life. As I write, I am sitting on a seat of a […]
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Social Media Addiction: What It Is and What to Do About It
With the advent of social media, addiction has become a real problem for many people. While social media can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family, […]
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The Devastating Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Children
Substance abuse is a growing problem in the United States, as we all know. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 21 million Americans suffer from substance abuse […]
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7 Quick Tips to Reduce the Temptations of Gambling
And Save MoneyWith the ever-growing popularity of gambling, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that come with it. This is particularly important for those of us in recovery. I always […]
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The Rat Park Study: What It Teaches Us About Addiction and What That Means for You
https://unsplash.com/photos/FwKBsCQZ28U In the 1970s, a series of drug experiments studied opioid addiction in rats. Known as the Rat Park Study, it tested opioid addiction in rats. These trial results […]
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How Advocates Are Improving Addiction Treatment in the Black Community
In recent years, advocates have been working to improve addiction treatment in the black community. In 2017, for example, black Americans made up about 13 percent of the population but […]
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Breaking the Myths About Opioid Addiction & Recovery: Separating Fact from Fiction
There is a lot of misinformation/myths out there when it comes to drugs and opioid addiction. It doesn’t help that most of the stuff we know comes from high school […]
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Opioid Addiction: History and Shocking Statistics
In case you haven’t heard, we are in the middle of an opioid addiction crisis, and I am not just talking about the illegal kind like heroin or street fentanyl. […]
