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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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Methadone Facts

Important Methadone Facts People must be educated with as many methadone facts as possible before using it or pushing a loved one to use it. Methadone is a synthetic opioid used to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of opiates (heroin, oxycontin, etc.). Methadone binds to the same receptors in the brain that opiates bind to, which […]

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

What Do You Think – Is Marijuana Addictive?​ Is marijuana addictive? Or totally harmless?  Many people believe that marijuana is a very harmless drug. The idea that somebody could be addicted to marijuana is still a foreign concept to some people. Marijuana withdrawal does not produce very severe side effects, so many people do not […]

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Fentanyl Abuse and Why It’s So Dangerous

What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is still a ‘newer’ drug, relatively speaking, and fentanyl abuse is more common than many people might think. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that was developed in 1959. It is a schedule II narcotic, and is close to 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. […]

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Effects of Ecstasy

What is Ecstasy and What Are The Effects of Ecstasy? There are many side effects of ecstasy because it acts as a stimulant and a psychedelic/hallucinogen. Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a synthetic drug and is usually manufactured in labs. Ecstasy tablets often have other drugs mixed in, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, DXM, […]

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Clonazepam Addiction

What Is Clonazepam Addiction? Clonazepam addiction (more commonly known as Klonopin addiction) is very serious. Many people think that there aren’t many dangers associated with taking clonazepam because it is a prescription drug. Some people don’t even realize that clonazepam addiction exists because it is a ‘legal’ drug. This is far from the truth. What […]

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