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Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by ch4ch4 »

randomacct3847 wrote: post #33
newprint wrote: post #23

Last year, at age 35, I started drinking heavily. I would buy a bottle of Absolute and would not stop till I see the bottom of it. 2 bottles a week at min. About 5-6 months, I've stopped drinking without anyone's help. Yesterday and today, I'm having a strong urge to get completely wasted. Just go to the store around the block, buy bottle of Absolute. Yesterday, while driving on I-695, I saw a guy with a child seat o…

I actually have found small doses of LSD have helped me lose the desire to drink. There is legitimate research happening that shows this is a real phenomenon...unsure about the science but for me it’s a cleaner better “high” with no hangover effect and not nearly as toxic (if at all)

So you're replacing one substance with another? How is that better?

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by baddox »

ch4ch4 wrote: post #51
randomacct3847 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I actually have found small doses of LSD have helped me lose the desire to drink. There is legitimate research happening that shows this is a real phenomenon...unsure about the science but for me it’s a cleaner better “high” with no hangover effect and not nearly as toxic (if at all)

So you're replacing one substance with another? How is that better?

What do you mean? Everything you consume is a substance. Some substances are absolutely better than others.

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by DoofusOfDeath »

ch4ch4 wrote: post #51
randomacct3847 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I actually have found small doses of LSD have helped me lose the desire to drink. There is legitimate research happening that shows this is a real phenomenon...unsure about the science but for me it’s a cleaner better “high” with no hangover effect and not nearly as toxic (if at all)

So you're replacing one substance with another? How is that better?

On the face of it, I supposed it depends on the relative downsides of the two substances.

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by cmorgan31 »

ch4ch4 wrote: post #51
randomacct3847 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I actually have found small doses of LSD have helped me lose the desire to drink. There is legitimate research happening that shows this is a real phenomenon...unsure about the science but for me it’s a cleaner better “high” with no hangover effect and not nearly as toxic (if at all)

So you're replacing one substance with another? How is that better?

Isn’t this stance completely dismissive of methadone clinics approach to addiction? If the individual can break a stronger and more dangerous addiction with a less addictive and dangerous substance then it’s a net positive on their addiction journey but not the final stop.

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by smileysteve »

tibbetts wrote: post #29
Aeolun wrote: post #22

It’s starting to seem common. Every time I read some form of ‘successful tech founder dies young’ it’s almost always related to some form of addiction. I wonder if that’s just the only thing being reported on, or it’s just the most likely way for these people to die.

At that age my doctor said the things that were likely to kill people like me were motorcycle accidents, extreme sports, and drug addiction. So if your hobbies are software and photography, that mostly leaves drug addiction.

Statistically, in the 30s, suicide and drugs (addiction or overdose) are the top 2. Car accidents is next.

Extreme sports and motorcycle accidents apply to such a smaller percentage of the population.

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by [deleted] »

ch4ch4 wrote: post #51
randomacct3847 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I actually have found small doses of LSD have helped me lose the desire to drink. There is legitimate research happening that shows this is a real phenomenon...unsure about the science but for me it’s a cleaner better “high” with no hangover effect and not nearly as toxic (if at all)

So you're replacing one substance with another? How is that better?

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Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by atomical »

twblalock wrote: post #44
tippecanoe wrote: post #37

For those who have a problem with alcohol from being a bit of a drunk to an addict, there's a pill for that: Naltrexone, taken one hour before drinking, blocks positive reinforcement for drinking alcohol. This treatment is called the "Sinclair method." Studies show Naltrexone and the Sinclair method prevents excessive consumption and over time can extinguish addiction. Over the course of a year alcoholics can basical…

What an incredibly dangerous suggestion that people seek out a prescription for this kind of drug online at mdproactive or anywhere else. You also did not mention that a number of studies have shown this drug to be only modestly effective at treating alcohol abuse, and that there are better treatments. It can also cause liver damage. It's not a magic pill.

It's interesting that you use the words "dangerous" and "this kind of drug" for a drug that is the antithesis of the opioid epidemic.

If you're worried about liver damage please look into Acetaminophen.

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by __blockcipher__ »

ch4ch4 wrote: post #51
randomacct3847 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I actually have found small doses of LSD have helped me lose the desire to drink. There is legitimate research happening that shows this is a real phenomenon...unsure about the science but for me it’s a cleaner better “high” with no hangover effect and not nearly as toxic (if at all)

So you're replacing one substance with another? How is that better?

LSD is not physically toxic the way alcohol can be when taken in excess.

Furthermore, this is more of a matter of opinion but I strongly feel it doesn’t dull your senses / decision making / cognition the way alcohol does.

Re: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

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Post by manav »

twblalock wrote: post #44
tippecanoe wrote: post #37

For those who have a problem with alcohol from being a bit of a drunk to an addict, there's a pill for that: Naltrexone, taken one hour before drinking, blocks positive reinforcement for drinking alcohol. This treatment is called the "Sinclair method." Studies show Naltrexone and the Sinclair method prevents excessive consumption and over time can extinguish addiction. Over the course of a year alcoholics can basical…

What an incredibly dangerous suggestion that people seek out a prescription for this kind of drug online at mdproactive or anywhere else. You also did not mention that a number of studies have shown this drug to be only modestly effective at treating alcohol abuse, and that there are better treatments. It can also cause liver damage. It's not a magic pill.

Yes definitely go to your doctor or see a psychiatrist before ordering medication online. There are alternatives like Baclofen or Gabapentin, moreover there could be other underlying issues that need to be treated. Self medication is not a solution.
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