#drug addiction

[bedroomcocaine]

i *sniffs* can't *sniffs* understand *sniffs* your *sniffs* accent *sniffs*

[allthecanadianpolitics]

A new outreach program and sobering space for youth launched in Yellowknife recently, and already has the people who run it looking for more ways to support young people in the city. 

The program is run by Home Base, an organization that supports youth, and started running on Oct. 10, with a "soft launch."

"It's been pretty steady, but we've had some really good support," April Green, Home Base's associate director of programs and operations, said. 

The program uses a vehicle that was donated from Avid Insurance, Peace Hills and Burgundy Diamond Mines, and will use it to pick up young people from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night and drop them off where they need to go. 

The sobering centre, which has four beds, is staffed for 20 hours a day. The only time it isn't staffed is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Green said. [...]

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[ivebeenhollowedout]

[richgirlnetworktv]

Owner of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa Richard Taite Brings Luxury C...

[sweaterkittensahoy]

Had to do the yearly survey for my annual exam at the doctor, and man, the way the drug questions are phrased.

First question: "Do you use drugs for non-medicinal purposes?"

Yes.

Second question: "Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?"

Jesus fucking christ. Just straight out of the gate with an assumption that if you answer "yes" to the first question, there's an abuse of drugs happening.

There are zero questions about WHAT drugs I might be taking. Just "do you" and then "are you abusing more than one."

I answered yes because I take edibles once or twice a week on high average (no pun intended). it does not negatively affect my life to do so. And the questionnaire does ask about negative effects, but to jump from "You holding?" to "You're a drug abuser" surely does not make it easier for people who DO need to speak to their doctor about possible substance abuse issues feel like they'll be listened to as a person.

[yeticantfeelyou]

The feeling of seeing someone days or hours before they arrive at the kingdom... It's so difficult to understand... I know I won't ever understand death fully until He decides... But while I'm here, i fully understand I can't go back or say "what could I have done?" I can't do anything but focus on the future and hopefully see the signs before hand.

I've isolated myself so severely I don't go outside for days at a time. Ive seen like maximum 2 people regularly. I'm lucky to have shelter for the time being, I pray to the Lord that I will be able to work things out and He has Plans for shelter during winter. He saw me suffering nearly dead last winter.. and He gave mercy on my frozen body.

Everyone I loved and cared about who used fent is gone. It's a difficult feeling, I do not blame anyone. I do not have anger, it's just an emotion of confusion. I trust in God and Jesus Christ. I understand that they have their reasons for everything. I just hope everyone using fentanyl makes things right with The Holy Spirit.

I OD'd multiple times ok? let me make that clear, I didn't really put my full self into God's Word but there was that part of me who did understand the lessons that the bible was teaching.

I realize I am so lucky to be alive, I am so lucky to be typing this. It's not luck though, God was there, He is there everyday for Me. God is love and within me I am love. Thank you Jesus Christ for Your life because without you, I would not be forgiven. I will always have Jesus Christ and His father on my mind.

Drug addiction is NOT fucking pretty and it NEVER will be. The situations and environments I could have avoided.. but I was there, I went there, I met them, whatever ok? Only because God was watching over my soul, I survived and I'm here to this day. Thank you Lord thank you.

[tom4jc]

Prayer For Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Continent: CaribbeanCapital: San JuanPopulation: 3,268,802Population under 15: 16.3%Official language: English/SpanishLanguages: 13Literacy Rate: 99%Life Expectancy: 80.2 years% Christian: 95.3%% Evangelical: 25.2%People Groups: 14Least Reached People Groups: 1% Unevangelized: 1% Societal problems ravage the nation of Puerto Rico. Drug abuse, crime, corruption, disease and poverty…

[iakshaysrivastav]

Omar Abdullah's Challenges as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister

Omar Abdullah returns as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, but his journey is filled with hurdles. From restoring statehood to tackling youth unemployment and reviving tourism, his leadership will be tested like never before. 🌄✨

Omar Abdullah’s Tough Road Ahead: Key Challenges for Jammu and Kashmir’s New Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s return to the position of Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir, after a politically significant win in the 2024 elections, has sparked renewed hope for the region. However, Abdullah’s second term comes with numerous challenges, particularly as he steers the region through the post-Article…

[ivebeenhollowedout]

my nose is bleeding out both nostrils. how am i gonna do coke? what if i bleed at work help!! i already to saline rinses and put aquaphor in my nostril with a q tip. what do i do? other than stopping of course

[pansy-placebo]

Man I love group drug therapy.

Genuinely, it's a highlight of my week.

If you're a human who struggles with addiction in any way, shape, or form, I highly recommend group support.

Unlike personal therapy, it's usually free and doesn't require any wait lists. In many cases, you can literally just show up and see if you like the vibe of a place. I've seen plenty of people who show up for a first session and barely speak- don't introduce themselves or anything the whole hour, only to come back next week and and start talking.

There are so many more options than AA these days, btw.

AA pretty much requires you to be religious or spiritual to some extent, so it's not a fit for everyone, myself included. But some people really, really like it and swear by it.

I go to SMART recovery, which is secular and based on researched methods. It stands for Self Management and Recovery Training and works for just about any type of addiction, including gambling and overeating.

Also, if you join any support group, there are no rules saying you can't join another. There are people who attend every group in the local the area so their weeks are filled with support. There are no rules saying you have to show up every week, either; some people only come when they've hit a rough patch. It's entirely up to you how often you attend group, based on your needs as an individual.

I know this reads like an advert, but I swear I'm not here to sell you anything. I just really value my group days, especially since I don't get out of the house much otherwise. It's the best thing ever. I've made friends there and look forward to our weekly catch-ups, but friendship is not a requirement of course. And I'm always happy to see someone graduate!

Anyway. I'll leave it there for now. If this convinces literally anyone to try out group support, then I'll be very happy.

If you decide to start going to group or already do, please share your experiences here!!

[yeticantfeelyou]

"I'm not invalidating you!!!!???? that's just not what happens when people get addicted to harmful h4rd dru5gs!!!!"

.... sounds like either you've never been here... Or you're early on in addiction.... Or you're a privileged lil junky....

"that happened to you because you didn't do it the way I do it!!!!!"

hmmm or maybe because I thought i thought it would be cool and fun 🙂🙂🙂🙂

"dru5gs look so cool :333 I want to try it's sooo aesthetic!!!! :DD"

cool until ur family doesn't want u there, aesthetic until ur health is fucked, aesthetic until ur begging for everything to stop until u have it..

I just want anyone to know who wants to try romanticized dru5gs to forget about that fantasy. Forget it. Leave it alone. Please. For your sake, for your future.

You may want to die now but when ur here you're asking to live, you're begging to live. 🙂🙂🙂

Do not even let me mention DEATH because of this. People you love will die, people you love will suffer,... You will suffer... And before u know it, you're dead too. Prematurely :/

[global-newz]

Elon Musk's Stark Critique of San Francisco's Homelessness Crisis

Tucker Carlson, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk voiced harsh criticisms of San Francisco's homeless population, labeling them as "violent, drug zombies." Musk's remarks highlight his concerns regarding the city's decline, as he described the disturbing reality for those who walk its streets.

“Homeless is a misnomer,” Musk stated, arguing that the term oversimplifies a complex issue. “What you actually have are violent, drug zombies with dead eyes and needles and human feces on the street.” He lamented the city's transformation from a once-beautiful destination to a place where drug paraphernalia and other hazards are prevalent.

Musk recounted an alarming anecdote about a couple who decided to leave the city after encountering a dead body outside their home. According to him, police response to the situation was inadequate, with officers claiming they would remove the body the next day.

Additionally, Musk expressed concerns about immigration policies, suggesting that migrants are being sent to key U.S. states to influence upcoming elections in favor of the Democratic Party. He warned that continued Democratic leadership could result in significant changes to immigration laws, potentially leading to a future without swing states in elections.

As Musk's remarks continue to stir debate, they reflect broader concerns about homelessness and public safety in urban areas, raising questions about potential solutions to these pressing issues.