I’ve never fully experienced the heroin withdrawal symptoms or any opiate withdrawal without being medicated in a facility. However, a great friend of mine, Eddie, has and he will share with you what they are in this article. This is also available in a podcast which is posted below: Podcast Introduction Heroin withdrawal symptoms […]
Codependency | What is it?
If you’re wondering “what does codependent mean?” or fear you suffer from codependency you’re in the right place. Even as a recovering codependent, it’s extremely difficult to define what codependency is. What Does Codependent Mean? Looking to award-winning author of Beyond Codependency by Melody Beattie, her definition of codependency is as follows: A codependent person is […]
Helping a Loved One Get Sober
You may have a close friend or family member who is a drug addict or alcoholic. Loving an addict is difficult, it requires significant pain to watch them deteriorate to the point of not being recognizable. Either they’re already at that point, or you fear they will be. Regardless, there are several ways to help […]
Nicotine Addiction | My Current Struggle
Hello world, in this article I plan to share with you my struggles with nicotine addiction. I’m a former poly-addict with almost 5 years of sobriety from all substances with the exceptions of a few. The only difference is now the substances I use are legal. I was able to quit methamphetamine and heroin, but […]
Is Drug Addiction a Disease or a Choice?
It’s commonly questioned “is addiction a disease?” and it’s also commonly asked “is addiction a choice?” As a former addict, I wouldn’t feel comfortable telling a kid with cancer, “I understand, I have a disease to… It’s called addiction…” At the same time we’re talking about definitions and not emotions. It may feel wrong trying […]
As a former psychonaut with vast experience from using various psychedelic drugs, I can look back on the psychedelic experience in retrospect. Explaining the experience is like explaining colors to a blind man. I can however give you a slight idea as to what the effects these compounds share. I can also share with you […]