Category: Harm Reduction

Breaking the Myths About Opioid Addiction & Recovery: Separating Fact from Fiction

Posted by Samantha Bushika | May 1, 2025 | Addiction Education & Statistics, Harm Reduction, Informative, Opioids, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

Table of Contents ! 3 FirstHeadingThe First StepMyth #1: "You Can Get Addicted to Heroin After One...

Understanding Dr. Emoto’s Water Consciousness Study & How It Can Transform Your Life

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Feb 21, 2025 | Experience, Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Holistic Wellness, Incarceration, Lifestyle, Mindset, Personal Development, Self-Care, Self-Love, Spirituality, Stigma, Substance Use Disorder, Truth

Understanding Dr. Emoto’s Water Consciousness Study & How It Can Transform Your Life SamanthaBushika Table of Contents  3 FirstHeadingNewsletterMy Life as a Female Drug Dealer Just Trying to Support My HabitPart 7 of...

How to Keep Going After Losing Someone to Overdose

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Nov 28, 2024 | Addiction, Experience, Harm Reduction, Informative, Lifestyle, Parenting and Addiction

Finding Strength in the Wake of Loss Navigating Life After Losing a Loved One to Overdose Discover ways to heal and move forward while honoring the memory of those we’ve lost to addiction. Start Your Healing Journey...

My Life as a Female Drug Dealer Just Trying to Support My Habit

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Oct 15, 2024 | Addiction, Drugs & Substance Related, Experience, Harm Reduction, Incarceration, Informative, Lifestyle, Opioids, Strength & Overcoming Obstacles, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionThe Reality of Being a Female Drug DealerBuilding the ArmorThe Cost of Being ToughBreaking Down The Armor Lessons Conclusion If This Post...Check Out|Related Posts|BelowLesson 1:...

Shame and Addiction: Unmasking the Silent Struggle

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Oct 2, 2024 | Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Informative, Law of Attraction, Sobriety, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

Shame and Addiction: Unmasking the Silent Struggle In the shadows of every substance use disorder lies a deeper, often unspoken struggle—the shame of addiction, which also refers to the shame of things that may have occurred...

SafeSpot Drug Overdose Prevention Helpline: What, How, & Why

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Sep 28, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Education & Statistics, Drugs & Substance Related, Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Heroin, Incarceration, Informative, Lifestyle, Opioids, Resources, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

Learn how SafeSpot’s overdose prevention helpline provides life-saving support, harm reduction services, and real-time assistance to reduce overdose risks.

We Do Recover and Prove Them All Wrong

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Sep 19, 2024 | Addiction, Experience, Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Incarceration, Informative, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Long-term Recovery, My Story, Personal Development, Recovery Reflections, Sobriety, Stigma, Substance Use Disorder

We Do Recover and Prove Them All Wrong Table of Contents  3 FirstHeadingNewsletterMy Life as a Female Drug Dealer Just Trying to Support My HabitPart 7 of The Ember Theory Series: How to Protect Your Energy (Protecting Your...

What Your “Friends” Don’t Tell You Before Helping You Become a Heroin Addict

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Feb 4, 2024 | Addiction, Experience, Harm Reduction, Heroin, Informative, Law of Attraction, Lifestyle, My Story, My Story, Opioids, Personal Opinion, Sobriety, Stigma, Substance Use Disorder, Voices

I never wanted to become a heroin addict, but in a world where we often put our best foot forward on social media and paint our lives with rosy colors, I know firsthand that there exists a dark and harrowing reality that remains...

Rising from the Ashes: A Guide to Overcoming Life’s Setbacks

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Dec 28, 2023 | Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Informative, Law of Attraction, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self-Care, Self-Love, Sobriety

If you believe that overcoming life’s setbacks is not a possibility- you’re WRONG....

Chakras and Addiction Recovery: A Whimsical Journey to Inner Healing

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Nov 2, 2023 | Chakras, Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Informative, Law of Attraction, Lifestyle, NRG Healing, Reiki, Self-Care, Self-Love, Sober Recreation, Sobriety, Spirituality, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder, Truth

Hey there, fellow recovery warriors! Grab a cup of herbal tea, put on your favorite meditation playlist, and let’s dive into the fascinating world of chakras and how they can help us on our journey to sobriety. Picture...

Addiction & Incarceration: Breaking the Silence and Giving a Voice to Addicts in the Criminal Justice System (Slice 1)

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Oct 15, 2023 | Addiction Education & Statistics, Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Informative, Lifestyle, My Story, Sobriety, Stigma, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder, Truth

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingAddiction and IncarcerationIt Happens When You Move in Your Drug...

Balancing the Benefits and Risks: Breastfeeding While Taking Buprenorphine

Posted by Amy Johnson | Sep 5, 2023 | Family, Harm Reduction, Health & Wellness, Informative, Lifestyle, Parenting and Addiction, Self-Care, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

Table of Contents 2 3 In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of women who are prescribed buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence. However, for women considering breastfeeding while taking...

Ketamine Use & Abuse: Exploring the Addiction, Risks, and Effects of Ketamine Abuse

Posted by Tooba Tahir | Aug 12, 2023 | Addiction Education & Statistics, Guest Posts, Harm Reduction, Informative, Ketamine, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

The realm of substance abuse – a world of highs and lows, tricks and traps! Just like a...

Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Kratom Withdrawal

Posted by Jeffrey Calderon | Jul 19, 2023 | Drugs & Substance Related, Guest Posts, Harm Reduction, Informative, Kratom, Law of Attraction, Sobriety, Substance Abuse Help, Substance Use Disorder

Kratom withdrawal is a challenging process that many individuals face when they decide to quit...

Breastfeeding on Methadone: Essential Facts for New Moms

Posted by Samantha Bushika | Jul 16, 2023 | Drugs & Substance Related, Family, Guest Posts, Harm Reduction, Informative, Law of Attraction, Lifestyle, Methadone, Parenting and Addiction, Sobriety, Substance Use Disorder

As a new or expectant mother receiving methadone treatment, it is crucial to understand how this medication may affect breastfeeding. Breastfeeding on methadone, a long-acting full opioid agonist, can be a challenging yet...

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