https://drugs-forum.com/

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Do any of you use this website for information?

I've been working as a detox RN for about six months. I frequently utilize this website as a resource to understand my patient population. I've found it useful in combating the inevitable judgement that arises when a patient is nodding off in front of me and claiming anxiety of 10/10. The personal experiences of people "chasing the nod" help me to rationalize the behavior in front of me without judging it.

Because I have never injected drugs, I didn't see the issue in wielding an insulin syringe in front of an IV heroin user. Now I do. I'm more aware of the triggers that might arise from my own actions.

It's a message board, with threads dedicated to specific drugs. I read through it on my slow days or on an occasional night shift. It's been very useful and insightful to the perspective of a person using drugs.

Cheers.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Just took a peek at the site. The journal articles appear to be peer reviewed. So not a bad resource for evidence based practice.

Hppy

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