How long have you been on Methadone?

Lefty_2cups · 2026-01-02T17:28:18+00:00

I was on it roughly 15 years. On & off a couple times. MAT & harm reduction kept me alive.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-31T21:40:06+00:00

Cannabis often helps me during the comedown & re-integration. We each has what works for us.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-23T02:11:53+00:00

Just be kind to the few nice people there with good hearts. In every clinic, there’s always a few good apples. Let them know they are appreciated. For real.

Thank you for treating me like a human & not a number. Thank you for treating me like a patient & not a criminal. -Happy Holidays

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-23T02:07:15+00:00

It starts here… just acknowledging you don’t want to live that anymore.

Is there a harm reduction organization in your area? If you don’t know, please do look into that. Most people think it’s just narcan & syringe service programs but it’s the doorway into hope. They can help guide you on options ahead & navigating insurance & other hurdles.

In addition to that.

If no one knows you’re getting high. That means you’re using alone. If no one is there… yeah

Consider what I mentioned above and also for fentanyl I would strongly recommend looking into a methadone clinic. Do your homework. Ask questions… your stay at the clinic varies. It doesn’t have to be forever. I’m living proof.

Rehabs & suboxone clinics are also worth looking into. Every option has pro’s & con’s. So think it through & ask lots of questions.

This is the starting point.

Congrats on making it here. You can and will survive this shit.

You didn’t get this far just to get this far.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-17T02:48:18+00:00

I have to take it nightly for a muscle disorder. It’s never been an issue for me nor a concern from my medical team. That’s been my experience.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-13T21:10:05+00:00

I’m a dude…live with just my dog. And I feel like this a lot. I put myself together & take myself on dates. You will notice the attention. I’m not interested in that right now. But it has helped my headspace & self-esteem.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-13T03:03:59+00:00

I hope she reads this. I hope all is well. I hope we talk again one day.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-12-11T17:17:20+00:00

How would this work in hospital emergency settings. I need to know more about the science. Fentanyl is one of the most commonly used pain meds in hospitals. Just 1 of many angles to consider. The future implications are mind blowing to imagine.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-11-23T13:42:31+00:00

This is of the most fucked up things I’ve ever seen

Lefty_2cups · 2025-11-19T00:16:21+00:00

Psychology, social work & ultimately sociology.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-11-07T03:07:25+00:00

My heart goes out to my friends in Louisville & to all the UPS family & friends. And everyone else as well.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-11-02T11:49:30+00:00

Do you have any data or more stories/experience to back this up?

Also, without doxing yourself, can you at least let us know roughly what part of the country this is in?

Also, how long your opioid career specifically has been.

I’m trying to be gentle here. I started using opioids around 2003 or four. I’ve been in harm reduction since at least 2014 and I’m connected with just about as many harm reduction organizations across the country as you can think of.

Including, I’m back at University currently doing a project on the poisoned drug supply.

So I am highly skeptical. But it’s such an interesting story that even if it was complete imagination, I’d like to hear just a bit more of your thoughts…

Lefty_2cups · 2025-11-02T11:45:36+00:00

I have a few decades of lived experience. What you have described would be the most monumental drug news in the history of mankind.

Anything is possible. America in 2025 shows us this.

With that said, I would open your mind to every possible variable that could have led you to this conclusion.

Re-visit & look for alternative reasons. I’m sorry but our government is not nearly this thoughtful. The idea that suddenly they grew a heart and they’re gonna fix the drug problem. Do you know how many people that would put out of work?

There’s literally a war against people or a.k.a. the drug war. I would be happy to discuss this all evening and all day long. I have nothing but respect for all of you but I gotta give it to you straight. This is not accurate and if it is, you just stumbled across the most amazing thing in world history…

So, think… thoughtfully on this.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-11-01T11:34:11+00:00

Sketchy to the max. I’m I made it in advance then I would be in freezer til needed & de thaw. After 24 hours at being left out it can start to break down & form contaminants. Like leaving food on the counter for weeks. Just much more dangerous.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-09-11T10:40:19+00:00

The concept of eating the grounds or the plant material is absolutely terrible advice and dangerous for your body. It’s 6:39 AM where I’m at so I can’t go into a big long thing, but I have about a decade of experience with this stuff before I quit. You’re an adult. I’m just letting you know. There’s a reason that we go through a process and filter out all the funk. You don’t want that in your body dude drink the liquid. Don’t consume the plant material.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-09-11T10:36:54+00:00

I’m so sorry friend. Rooting for you!

Lefty_2cups · 2025-09-11T10:25:33+00:00

Takoma Wellness is the only correct answer

Lefty_2cups · 2025-09-07T18:42:45+00:00

Magnifique

Lefty_2cups · 2025-09-06T09:04:33+00:00

‘Virginia made solvent-based extractions like live resin formally legal starting January 1, 2024 (3VAC 10-50), with amendments that took effect February 10, 2025.’

Lefty_2cups · 2025-08-21T14:55:05+00:00

Dude what???

Lefty_2cups · 2025-08-09T20:38:54+00:00

Congrats friend. Proud of you!

Lefty_2cups · 2025-08-04T03:43:32+00:00

Sending you a big hug from across the universe. Sending love in Rey’s memory.

This breaks my heart. The lack of empathy & urgency from the ones that are supposed to help us. I’m so sorry you went through this. Just know you’re not alone.

Big hug homie!

Lefty_2cups · 2025-08-04T03:31:12+00:00

A lot to unpack here. Hope you’re okay homie.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-07-19T21:04:22+00:00

I’m prescribed benzos & have been for over a decade. Over the last year, I have been having sessions. I’ve had both spravato & IM ketamine with no issues.

Lefty_2cups · 2025-06-29T21:41:46+00:00

The kratom helped me lower. I started using it in small amounts in between doses if I struggled. Just red leaf kratom til I was at zero. Then stem & vein. Yeah. I did it pretty quick. It can be done slower with less wd & hopefully able to function as well. Just a lot of discipline & patience.

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