This morning

[Therion]

I went down to the methadone clinic and I hadnt slept all yesterday...right before I went to bed last night I found this site..and was flooded with such memories that I didint sleep again.
 So the nurse says "You feel ok?" and I said well was up all nite on cpu...found this web site of these other survivors of this brainwashing center I was locked in as a child.
She got a big old grin on her face like I was joking around....I said no really.she asked whom put me there and I said my parents..I kind of skimmed over the whole "Wouldnt let us use restroom...physical and mental abuse" ...and she asked why I was put there and I said well I was a confused teenager that got caught trying pot.
And she shrugged it off like "Well did it help you?" /boggle wtf?!!!! ( as Im standing in line for my mega fuck ton dose of synthetic heroin)
 Then she brushed it off with "Ok hun see you wednesday"
 This is a far too common response from people.
It really is hard to explain to people what happened. And really I had kinda just got over it and blocked it out...and moved on..
Then I found this site....and I saw that these places are still open. I thought all Straight type centers were closed for good and America learned a lesson.
 And we as ex survivors are doing a severe evil in not working to expose this shit.
 I wanna thank you guys for this site. I dont feel alone anymore, because in you guys I share a bond beyond friendship....as you guys are the only ones that can ever understand. And that program shattered my self esteem to this day...ask Timmy he knows me now...Im a basket case that can hardly stand to leave the house.
I walk into a mall and feel like im on display...like people are saying bad things about me. Before straight I was an outgoing tanned little kid that had friends and skateboarded. I still never really got color in my skin...as I cant stand to be outside...and around people. Im such a basket case that my wife gave up on me.So Im basically friendless social reject that has failed at everything in my life. This isnt straights fault totally. I chose to use heroin etc etc....I have made my share of bad decisions. But as far as my anxiety..and hating myself and feeling like Im not a good human being I place that blame directly on the shoulders of staff members such as Steve Brooks, whom I have come to terms with and now i like the guy.once I realized that he hated himself just like me and thats why he treated me that way.
 I would love so much to see you guys and gals.
I hope those of you that remember me will e mail becuase I certainly remember you guys...and I think i need someone to talk to that has been there as I never worked thru it...I just got out and tried to block it all out and it has eaten me for years.

[ This Message was edited by: Therion on 2004-01-01 17:42 ]

[kaydeejaded]

[ This Message was edited by: kaydeejaded on 2004-03-03 08:44 ]

[Antigen]

I think, most of the time, when people ask how you're doing, they don't really want to know. It's really just a token of concern and they want you to return the favor by saying "I'm fine, and you?"

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-- John Muir

[Antigen]

Here's a shortcut to the punchline

http://adrugwarcarol.com/ADWC.php?next=100

There's a lot of good reading in between, especially for comic book fans. But, unless you've got a wicked fast connection and about an hour to spend, you'll probably want to jump right to panel 99.

The scarcest resource is not oil, metals, clean air, capital, labor, or technology. It is our willingness to listen to each other and learn from each other and to seek the truth rather than seek to be right.
--Donella Meadows

[samurai]

It is bad to carry even a good thing too far. Even concerning things such as Buddhism, Buddhist sermons, and moral lessons, talking too much will bring harm.

[Therion]

I got busted twice in 1996 ( 10 days apart)
for posession of cntrl sub... Had nasty 3 to 500 a day habit (tar heroin) I was out on bond and started taking methadone...well even just a few years ago they had what was called dose caps( like you cant get more than 60 mgs a day) and guess what? It didint help me...and I was labelled "hopeless" 60 was considered a blocking dose by the government..ok anyway I went to jail and served my time...got out and after failed marriage etc..lost my home, job , and a car to my ex wife (we worked together) I found myself homeless and alone and back on heroin again.  After all when you go from having a home and a wife to sleeping in a park few things will comfort one like a thick shot of heroin.
 Anyway I figured Id try the methadone out again.. well alot has changed in the last 5 years in MMT...the dose caps have been lifted now
at least in Texas..and the doctor encouraged me to keep raising my dose..60....80...100..finally I hit 170 and like a miracle I lost all craving for heroin...have had people shooting up in front of me offering it and I can turn it down...I have not had a needle in my arm in...since around january (year now almost).
 What happened is the governments view changed thanks to activists. They now realise methadone is more effective at higher doses. Yes i still use cannabis ( laugh if you want but it is my anti depressant, and it doesnt give me fucked up side effects like Buspar, Lithium, etc) but thats it.Also since Straight I have suffered severe crippling anxiety....methadone also has gotten rid of that as a bonus side effect.

 But on a side note there are still states where methadone treatment is not available...and addicts are dieing on daily basis. The state laws have lifted the ban on Meth clinics...butthe "communities" frown on it.
 So they dont have those evil methadone clinics...but instead have trapped heroin addicts that have no option but cold turkey ( which is great in theory,,not!...until you try it) breaking into houses etc...its insane.
 If there was no methadone I would be dead...I have no doubt in my mind..
 I went to the hospital last X mas day because I had missed a veign in my stomach and it had gotten infected...the doctor gave me no topicalanasthetic after he found out it was missed heroin shot...and began to work on me...I was screaming in pain and he went on about the evils of drugs as he dug a scalpel into my stomach.....Things must change...

 http://www.bitchandgripe.com

[Anonymous]

What's your point??

[Therion]

My point was 1) that people let these centers go on and dont give a shit or understand
2) That theres alot of changes that need to be made as far as MMT goes
3)That I dont necc have to make any point...but can post as I see fit..

Points at my name..therion...when you see that name just dont click it if you dont like my post.
Were you even in straight or just a board troll?
Youy post under anon...so as far as I can tell most or all anon posts are from you..and your posts arent exactly enlightning.
Also until you come forth with your name Im just going to dismiss you as a sad troll thats here to grief people :wave:

Ok I see you did have your name. Mabey my post seemed to ramble...and I was trying to kinda give background and make serveral points at once.. But basically I meant to convey that MMT should be available in all states...dose caps should be removed...and my 2nd point was that I was shocked that a nurse in the treatment industry had nothing to say about what I told her but have a nice day...
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[ This Message was edited by: Therion on 2003-12-29 16:53 ]

[ This Message was edited by: Therion on 2003-12-29 16:53 ]

[Froderik]

It is bad to carry even a good thing too far. Even concerning things such as Buddhism, Buddhist sermons, and moral lessons, talking too much will bring harm.

Who is this Samurai? Who drops bits of Asian wisdom on us every so often?

"Ask not who he is, just have another beer." - Confucius

[ehm]

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[Therion]

Who am I ? Dig around youll find my name and e mail if you look not so hard :wave:

[samurai]

The heart of a virtuous person has settled down and he does not rush about at things. A person of little merit is not at peace but walks about making trouble and is in conflict with all.

[kaydeejaded]

shut-up Samurai you are corny!

Therion...I agree with you, I know a couple people who are on the methadone program. I think that is much preferable to taking your chances with quality of drugs on the street.

Also with the weed thing NY is not strict (where I am from) so people that I know do not have a problem smoking and being on the program, but going to different states, they get drug tested and I really think that is wrong. Flame me...people if you want, but pot does have a lot of good side effects unlike some of the medical crap they try and push on us, it isn't fair to have to become a herion addict all over again if you want to get stoned. my opinion as always  ::heart::  

Life may have no meaning.  Or even worse, it may have a meaning of which I disapprove.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0912800909/circlofmiamithem' target='_new'>Ashleigh Brilliant

[samurai]

The essentials of speaking are in not speaking at all. If you think that you can finish something without speaking finish it without saying a single word. If there is something that cannot be accomplished without speaking, one should speak with few words, in a way that will accord well with reason.

To open one's mouth indiscriminately brings shame, and there are many times when people will turn their backs on such a person.

[ehm]

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[ This Message was edited by: starfish on 2004-03-04 11:43 ]