THE FINAL PAINTING: into the redness,7' x 8',oil,mixed media/canvas

The various sensations of withdrawing from heroin can be likened to being in the grips of a particularly bad case of the flu, which has led to the slang term “super flu” being used to describe the withdrawal stage.

These symptoms are not life-threatening in and of themselves (unlike withdrawing from alcohol, for example, which can be fatal on its own), but they might induce a user to take heroin or other dangerous substances to alleviate the physical and mental distress. That action might be lethal, especially if the user takes too much of the drug in order to compensate for how debilitating the withdrawal effects can be. In addition to the physical effects of heroin withdrawal, addicts also experience feelings of loneliness, despair, and a desperate compulsion to use the drug again, making them especially prone to making an ill-advised decision.

Heroin withdrawal symptoms usually kick in around 12 hours after the user has their last dose of heroin. They tend to peak around one to three days later and gradually subside between five and seven days after they first arose, although some symptoms may persist, albeit in milder forms. In cases of extreme heroin abuse (either in terms of volume consumed or duration of abuse), it may take weeks, or even months, for the withdrawal effects to fully subside, a condition known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome.

PART TWO OF THE TRILOGY:Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now With Lyrics

As you enter this blog begin by playing this video and listen to it as you read the posts and view the art.As always feedback is always welcomed and encouraged.Please bear this in mind as you look at the images"....the deepness is in the work"

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

This song has been equated with recovery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSuB4t3q_dA

"I Can See Clearly Now"

I can see clearly now the rain is gone.

I can see all obstacles in my way.

Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.

It's gonna be a bright (bright)

bright (bright) sunshiny day.

It's gonna be a bright (bright)

bright (bright) sunshiny day.

Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone.

All of the bad feelings have disappeared.

Here is that rainbow I've been praying for.

It's gonna be a bright (bright)

bright (bright) sunshiny day.

(ooh...) Look all around, there's nothing but blue skies.

Look straight ahead, there's nothing but blue skies.

I can see clearly now the rain is gone.

I can see all obstacles in my way.

Here is that rainbow I've been praying for.

It's gonna be a bright (bright)

bright (bright) sunshiny day.

It's gonna be a bright (bright)

bright (bright) sunshiny day.

It's going to be a bright (bright)

bright (bright) sunshiny day.

Yeah, hey, it's gonna be a bright (bright) bright (bright)

sunshiny day.

JIMMY CLIFF

into the redness:opiate withdrawal

Opiate withdrawal refers to the wide range of symptoms that occur after stopping or dramatically reducing opiate drugs after heavy and prolonged use (several weeks or more). Opiate drugs include heroin, morphine, codeine, Oxycontin, Dilaudid, methadone, and others.This body of art is dedicated to those who suffer.

The Painted Sketches: These were the very first images I created which led to the final large wall painting.

The Digital art

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PART THREE OF THIS TRILOGY

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