GREED & Fear Compares QE To Heroin Addiction

GREED & Fear Compares QE To Heroin Addiction
“The correct analogue remains that of a heroin addict. The tapering concerns are the equivalent of withdrawal symptoms,” writes Wood. “It is possible to exit an addiction if the addict is willing to go through 'cold turkey'. But GREED & fear's base … Read more on ValueWalk

Police, courts respond to new challenge of heroin, opioids
“We see a tremendous amount of high level, dangerous behavior, criminal behavior, associated with avoiding the withdrawal,” Klomberg said. “A person who is using heroin today, if they can get some oxycodone tomorrow, they'll use the oxycodone. Read more on Beaver Dam Daily Citizen

New Drug Is Legal But Might Not Be Safe
Bunger says that appears to be an accurate description “A speedball is actually a reference to a cocaine heroin mix.” Bunger says he … He went on to say that over a long period of time, kratom use can lead to “light” withdrawal symptoms. He said the … Read more on

Number of drug-affected babies in Maine skyrockets
But some doctors say the state must distinguish between babies born to mothers on illicit opioids, like heroin, and those on drugs like methadone, which are used to treat addicts. They say while methadone can cause withdrawal in babies like other … Read more on NECN

Ben on the Withdrawals – the Fly Effect – Ben is from Grafton, WI. His first month in jail was hell. Heroin withdrawal can mean weeks of sweating, cramps, intense joint pain, sleeplessness and vomiti…