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Addiction Versus Mindful Recreational Substance Use

Addiction Versus Mindful Recreational Substance Use

March 25, 2021Author Shane

Addiction is a serious problem. But it’s not inevitable despite what the not-even-once anti-drug propaganda wants you to believe.

That Time I Ran 100 Miles for Charity

That Time I Ran 100 Miles for Charity

February 28, 2021Author Shane

T’was the shortest of months, and cold and wintry too, but I pledged to run 100 miles for charity this February, and I did it.

A Look Back at a Year on the Fringe

A Look Back at a Year on the Fringe

September 2, 2020Author Shane

We recently hit our one-year blogiversary! I thought it was a good time to look back at a year on the Fringe and see how much has changed across 12 months.

Our Drug Laws Are Racist by Design

Our Drug Laws Are Racist by Design

June 10, 2020Author Shane

Our drug laws aren’t broken: They are working just as intended. Our drug laws are racist, from inception all the way to enforcement.

Challenging “Drug Free”: What’s Your Comfort Level?

Challenging “Drug Free”: What’s Your Comfort Level?

June 4, 2020Author Shane

Rather than using the vague and inconsistent term “drug free” on dating sites, we propose a 1–7 scale that represents the comfort level people have with substances use.

When Guilt and Shame About Sex Lead to Drug Abuse

When Guilt and Shame About Sex Lead to Drug Abuse

May 21, 2020Author Shane

Our friend “D” passed away from an overdose. There are many things that can lead someone to drug abuse. In D’s case, it was guilt and shame about sex.

The Tragic Failure of Our Drug Culture

The Tragic Failure of Our Drug Culture

May 13, 2020Author Erin

In the past week, a friend of ours succumbed to her drug addiction. It breaks my heart because I see how this tragdy was a failure of our drug culture.

How to Be a Good Sherpa: Introducing Friends to Drugs

How to Be a Good Sherpa: Introducing Friends to Drugs

April 30, 2020Author Shane

Being asked to guide a friend on a drug experience is awesome responsibility. Here are my recommendations on how to be a good sherpa.

Drugs in the Lifestyle: Challenging the Perception

Drugs in the Lifestyle: Challenging the Perception

April 21, 2020Author Shane

The Swinging Downunder podcast had us on to talk about drugs in the lifestyle. Here are some more thoughts on the many misconceptions out there.

We Don’t Mix Party Drugs and Sex Clubs

We Don’t Mix Party Drugs and Sex Clubs

September 13, 2019Author Shane

As much fun as party drugs might be at sex clubs or lifestyle events, particularly MDMA, we don’t think it’s a good idea to mix the two.

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