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The Economics of Gelling Agents in Drugs
Before I did heroin, I was all about the pharmaceutical opiates: Oxycontin, Opana, Methadone, Morphine, and Dilaudid- just to name a few. I always knew what I was taking, what amount, and never had to worry about what sort of mystery cuts were added to the drug (you know, running the risk of shooting up rat poison, or worse). Not to mention, there has always been a negative stigma attached to heroin. It’s “dirty”. “Once … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alcohol and Drugs
Red Cross Works to End this Drug War!!!
Recently, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies addressed the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and called for the decriminalization of drugs. After decades of failed policy, it should be an obvious fact to the governments and law agencies of the world that stigmatization and punishment of drug users only forces them into lives of hiding in the crevices and cracks of the city, where they must constantly avoid encounters with … Read entire article »
Filed under: Life
Harm Reduction: Micron Filtering
I was back at home a couple months ago and came across my using kit (TRIGGGEERRRR!!). I, stupidly, opened up the case, and discovered the collection of cottons and syringes and spoons. I, of course, proceeded to throw the case away, with the help of my sober friend I brought along with me. I wanted to gag. Any IV user (at least an educated/knowledgeable one, for that matter) knows about the imminent threat posed by cotton … Read entire article »
Filed under: Substance Abuse, Uncategorized
Controversial Harm Reduction Program Remains Open
Although completely abstaining from drugs is the most successful route for addicts seeking to live healthy lifestyles, this is not always an attainable task. For those who cannot stop abusing drugs, there are some regions of the world that provide harm reduction techniques such as designated areas for safely using drugs, known as “safe injection sites”. Canada’s first safe injection site, Insite, reigned victorious in a recent court case which challenged its legality and it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs, Latest News, Treatment
Amy Winehouse: A Hilarious Tragedy?
What is Addiction? According to many professionals and organizations, addiction can be classified as a disease. This mean that addictions of all types fit into the definition of what a disease is. According to Merriam-Webster.com, a disease is defined as, “a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.” Addiction seems to fit this definition, but the … Read entire article »
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Heroin Detox in Jail
I arrived at Monroe County Correctional Facility late on a Thursday night. I had never been to jail before and the circumstances of my arrest couldn’t of seemed worse at the time. It wasn’t the fact that I was going to be in jail for a few weeks that bothered me, it was that I was a heroin addict and I knew withdrawal wouldn’t be too far away. I had already used heroin that day … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction
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