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Rachael Goldstein

Hi Everyone! I'm a public defender and a recovering addict navigating my recovery journey. I created this website to provide information and a place for you to find info and share your struggles & accomplishments. Enjoy!

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Safe Injection Site – An Overview of Harm Reduction

When Will We See The First Safe Injection Site in The US? Philadelphia recently attempted to open the first safe injection site in the USA, and it had people in the neighborhood very divided. I think part of the problem is that people aren’t educated on what this is. They hear that drug addicts can […]

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Drugs

Side Effects of Meth

What is Meth? Meth is a very addictive and dangerous stimulant drug, and the side effects of meth can be severe. Meth affects the central nervous system and increases dopamine in reward areas in the brain, causing an almost immediate sense of euphoria. This increase in dopamine leads to people feeling good and wanting to […]

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Naloxone

What Do You Know About Naloxone? Until a few years ago, I had never heard of the drug naloxone. Lately, though, there has been a lot of conversation about this drug. I was reading the news a little while ago and came across an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about naloxone. It is a drug […]

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Drug Problem of an Athlete

*written in 2012*   I just finished reading a book about an athlete with a drug problem called Basketball Junkie, a memoir written by Chris Herren and Bill Reynolds. This book is about former NBA player and basketball superstar, Chris Herren. When reading this book, it made me think a lot about my own life. […]

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Heroin Facts

Heroin Facts – The Dangers of Heroin Knowing heroin facts and what the signs and symptoms of heroin use are is important. The signs of heroin use are similar to most drug addictions but often have some more subtle cues to look out for. Some of the common side effects of heroin use are: Changes […]

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