Introduction to Fentanyl and Drug Classification Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid classified as a depressant. It was initially developed for medical use in the 1960s by Paul Janssen and is prescribed for severe or chronic pain management, especially in patients who are tolerant to other opioids. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potentContinue reading “Fentanyl: From Prescription to Destruction”
Tag Archives: Addiction
Difficult Questions
When I was in rehab, I had to ask myself a gang of questions. Two of the most difficult were “Do I want things to be different?” and “Am I willing to do what it takes to get a different result?” For years, I complained about my life and how things were going for me.Continue reading “Difficult Questions”
Substance Abuse: Physical Addiction, Tolerance, and Withdrawal
Substance abuse is a prevalent issue in American society. Alcohol is a substance that is heavily abused and readily available in every community nationwide. Many Americans use alcohol or marijuana daily to unwind or relieve stress and don’t think they have a substance abuse problem. Not only are alcohol and marijuana used regularly, but alongContinue reading “Substance Abuse: Physical Addiction, Tolerance, and Withdrawal”
Re(dis)covery
Recovery and Discovery. Honestly I have been on a life long search for RECOVERY. My life hasn’t been filled with turmoil but I have had my fair share of curveballs and dark days. I would have found massive benefit in what I have learned in recovery if I had been willing to listen years ago.Continue reading “Re(dis)covery”
Realizations
I will make time to do what is truly a priority to me. I will find time to put energy into the things I really want to do. That was a difficult conclusion to come too. That means my success is up to me. How badly I want to succeed will be expressed in theContinue reading “Realizations”
Perspective is Primary
The way I see things can change every aspect of a situation. Perspective can completely dismantle a particular argument I might have in a debate. I have had many experiences in life where I started with a perspective that was closed off. There was nothing and no one in existence that could change the wayContinue reading “Perspective is Primary”
Closing Time
I was at a meeting last week and someone shared about making amends to themselves. I started listening and then I thought to myself. Have I truly forgiven me for the havoc and pain I inflicted on multiple people for various lengths of time. I honestly never thought about truly forgiving myself. Apologizing to myContinue reading “Closing Time”
Truly Being True
Recovery has opened a new creative avenue for me. I have been rapping for a long time and constantly tried to be true to me in my music while staying relevant and still making music I thought people would want to listen too. I will never say something that isn’t true in a song. I’mContinue reading “Truly Being True”
Juneteenth
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH!!!!
Growth
For a long time I wasn’t a fan of jazz. I find it interesting that as I age I am becoming more interested in things I had not fervour for when I was younger. Jazz used to put me to sleep. Now I can appreciate the talent it takes to compose and create the phenomenalContinue reading “Growth”
Transformed By Truth 