Heroin Addicts Often Seem Normal

At least, they did to me ten years ago

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Weird how that is I have less issues staying sober when I am doing things for myself, have projects, perspective of independence and future outings, activities and social life /halfserious
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Sounds of Synanon is the debut album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass.
Background and recording

The album was recorded with patients at the Synanon Drug Center, where Pass was being treated for addiction to heroin. Pass did not own his own guitar at the time of the album's recording, and recorded using a borrowed electric solid-body guitar.

Jazz critic Leonard Feather reviewed the album for the July 5, 1962 issue of DownBeat magazine and said, "This album does more than merely present a group of good musicians, it unveils a star. In Joe Pass, Synanon and Pacific Jazz have discovered a major jazz talent..." - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvPjlvLqnz8&list=PLutPrZUX__DYoot9LoEtIZs3pfDD0fF43&index=1

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Scientists uncover Shisa7 gene's pivotal role in heroin addiction, offering new hope for treatment strategies. Discover the groundbreaking findings. #HeroinAddiction #Genetics #Shisa7

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Unraveling the Genetic Link to Heroin Addiction: The Role of Shisa7 | Geekoo

A breakthrough study links the Shisa7 gene to heroin addiction, unveiling a new frontier in treatment and highlighting genetic ties to neurodegeneration.

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Little-known psychedelic drug reduces motivation to take heroin in rats, study finds

Recent research found that the psychedelic drug DOI reduced heroin-seeking behavior in rats by lowering their motivation to obtain heroin. This effect was mediated through 5-HT2A receptors, suggesting DOI’s potential therapeutic role in opioid use disorder treatment.

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One difference is that bupe is also an opioid blocker, so doctors use the clinical opiate withdrawal scale (COWS) to determine when it is safe to start treatment without causing precipitated withdrawal.

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