Has anyone done heroin?

You want honesty?

I have.

I came home from my third combat deployment to Afghanistan with a bad case of PTSD. I'd probably had it since my first deployment (Iraq, Battle of Fallujah, nasty, nasty stuff) but wasn't really aware of it. My third trip to Afghanistan was really bad. Intense fighting. Three from my platoon KIA. News of a childhood friend In the Army being KIA at the same time I was there. Intense questioning of why we were there. General numbness.

I came home, got out of the Corps, and the PTSD took over immediately. I was never suicidal, but I had just about every other symptom.

Another war friend also suffering was the first to offer heroin to me. It was absolutely beautiful. I hadn't been that calm or at peace in years. I only allowed myself to do a very little bit. But I did it daily, and it was only a couple weeks before I realized the amount I was taking wasn't getting me the same feelings and I NEEDED more.

I immediately realized I was becoming addicted, and knew how bad that could be. I checked myself into a mental health facility the got me clean from heroin, and substantially helped my PTSD.

I've been to some of the darkest corners of the universe, but seeing that I can choose to live in the light is what keeps me going.

Does roxy count? If so, yes. It was nothing short of unremarkable. I'll stick to my American style light lagers for my downer and caffeine for my upper.

Total respect. Thanks for sharing.

Devil Dog I hope you have a long and healthy life living in that light.

The concept War is Hell holds special meaning for those who actually have dwelled in the Hell of War.

Seriously, respect. Its easy to label users as junkies. You have done a tremendous service to this country. I am glad you beat that habit. This is one of the most humbling posts I have ever read on letsrun.

Devil Dog thank you for keeping us free. So thankful that you were strong enough not only to endure war but also to break away from addiction. You deserve all the best in life.

redux wrote:

Does roxy count? If so, yes. It was nothing short of unremarkable. I'll stick to my American style light lagers for my downer and caffeine for my upper.

redux, what were you on when you posted this last night,

I by find see Matt run 15 by 35 in 20 for 331 and world.

Rio be future when now be present and disputed on tv

How does a heroin high compare to marijuana and being drunk?

Is it like cocaine where you can function? (Go to work etc). Or do you need to be alone?

The lager and the caffeine. I'm a nasty beerfeined.

BigBenJo wrote:

redux wrote:

Does roxy count? If so, yes. It was nothing short of unremarkable. I'll stick to my American style light lagers for my downer and caffeine for my upper.

redux, what were you on when you posted this last night,

I by find see Matt run 15 by 35 in 20 for 331 and world.

Rio be future when now be present and disputed on tv

I've done it. I have "friends" who're hooked. It's easy to get. It's cheap. It is a black hole. Don't do it.

It permanently affects your body's reaction to opiates and opioids. If you ever need morphine or anything stronger for medical reasons, you will have problems as a result.

Do not do it.

If you want to get high and explore your mind and consciousness, try DMT or other psychedelics.

Do not try heroin or any other opiates or opioids like hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine, etc.

redux wrote:

The lager and the caffeine. I'm a nasty beerfeined.

BigBenJo wrote:

redux, what were you on when you posted this last night,

Can you translate the original message? I can sort of make some sense out of it, but I'd really like to know the original thought.

Semper Fi, Devil Dog. I'm glad you found the help you needed.

On top of what else has been written already here, how can you be sure of the strength of the dose/ There are people who OD the first time out.

I "use" beer and caffeine. Do you need me to explain anything else?

BigBenJo wrote:

redux wrote:

The lager and the caffeine. I'm a nasty beerfeined.

Can you translate the original message? I can sort of make some sense out of it, but I'd really like to know the original thought.

Look The wrote:

On top of what else has been written already here, how can you be sure of the strength of the dose/ There are people who OD the first time out.

There are cheap, reliable test kits available.

There's a Real Man in this thread.

How many people do you think are going to get those test kits?

found the Real Dog wrote:

There's a Real Man in this thread.

Oh grow up.

Dreamland - Sam Quinones

recommended read on the destruction opioids cause - Oxy, Heroin