Hello to all the good people of the Shameless Protocol. I’m new here. I decided to register a couple of weeks ago, after becoming fed up with how much of an angry mess I became because of my addictions.This time around, I want to share some quick facts about me and the first years of […]
Relapse after 14 Months | My Story as to Why Addiction’s not Worth it
Hey everyone, my name is Will Jerauld. First off, I would like to say thank you to Phil Markoff himself for allowing this platform for all of us, as it has helped so many, and myself with dealing with addiction day to day. I get all of my support online and through this platform, so […]
What’s Opiate Withdrawal Like? The Subjective Experience
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 […]