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The Power of Prevention: Why Drug Talks in Schools are Crucial
"Focusing on the first day rather than the worst day"  I’ve recently celebrated 8 years being sober, but setbacks, grief, and adversity...
James Crystal
Sep 235 min read
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Why? (do you use drugs)
"It starts with a wound" They wanted a neat answer. A simple reason. But it’s never that simple. I don’t think I understood the reasons...
James Crystal
Jul 92 min read
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Experimentation to Addiction: How Fast Can It Actually Happen?Â
"The worst thing was that the drugs made me feel great to start with" I never heard anyone in school saying they “can’t wait to grow up...
James Crystal
Jun 183 min read
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The Science of Addiction and How it Hijacks the Brain
" EVERYTHING FELT MUNDANE AND MEANINGLESS" I’ve lived it. Addiction isn’t just about making bad choices. It’s not about weak willpower or...
James Crystal
Apr 94 min read
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