| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| What is wrong with me | 7/10/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: I will be 40 next year. since the age of 15 i have been using drugs in one form or another, the ...
A: Hey Stu, This is probably one of THE most surreal questions that I have ever received for one ...
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| Lortab use and liver damage | 7/9/2009 | Crystal |
Q: I have been taking Lortabs for more that 2 years for cronic back pain. I have noticed they don't ...
A: Bobbie, I have a couple of questions; first, is this doctor the one who is giving you the lortabs ...
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| my wife and marijuana | 7/6/2009 | Crystal |
Q: my wife who is 47 smokes pot alot more than i would like, i have confronted her several times about ...
A: There are alot of different ways to approach this but the bottom line is that any substance can be ...
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| Friend's Addiction | 7/6/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I was in college for a brief period of time, where I met two guys who quickly became very close ...
A: This must be a very difficult situation you are in. Drug addiction is hard to treat, but it does not ...
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| Heroin Addicition/Sobriety and Alcohol | 7/6/2009 | Crystal |
Q: My brother in law is 35 and has a 20 year heroin addiction. He has detoxed a dozen times and ...
A: Holly, Addicts will trade one addiction for another and it sounds like that is what he has done. ...
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| to many medications.. | 7/6/2009 | Crystal |
Q: .there is alot to share but i will get straight to the point..my mothers psychiatrist has her on ...
A: Brian, First of all, please remember that I am not a doctor and I can not give you expert medical ...
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| confused | 7/5/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: I have a partner who is a veteran of heroin use and he has been clean for years. However he does ...
A: Hey Annie, Before I answer, I just would like to understand what you are asking a little bit more, ...
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| Tested positive with Methamphetamine. | 7/3/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: My soon to be father-in-law was arrested with a DUI and is on probation. He went and took a drug ...
A: I cannot advise you. It is best to ask a local pharmacist. If he has an addiction problem perhaps ...
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| help i've been with a crack user for 5 years | 7/3/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: where to start I'm so lost right now i've been threw so much with him his been tring to get clean ...
A: Hey Kerry I am so sorry that you are going through a tough time right now, and to be honest with ...
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| my boy has a problem with substance abuse | 7/2/2009 | Crystal |
Q: My boyfriend and I have known each other for over 5 years but it wasn't until 3 months ago that we ...
A: Bernadette, He has to go through detox and inpatient treatment and he needs to engage to make a ...
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| METHADONE | 6/30/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for about 5 months now and he is an ex-addict. His drug of choice - ...
A: I am glad you responsed. You are in a difficult situation as it sounds like your partner has much ...
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| METHADONE | 6/29/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for about 5 months now and he is an ex-addict. His drug of choice - ...
A: I get so many messages like this and I always ask one question - how does it affect you if he did ...
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| making my withdrawal more comfortable | 6/22/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: my husband is due home from rehab in 2 weeks as he has just gone through a heroin and methadone ...
A: You may find some hints at: Drug Addiction is a Nutritional Disorder at: ...
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| Change in my brain! | 6/22/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I am a 15 year addict, I met my girlfriend in 1999, and have a daughter with her, one might ask why ...
A: Of course i don't know what happened, but I guess that you may have been scared out of your wits to ...
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| Enegry Drinks and Kidney Damage | 6/22/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: I'm a 25 year old. Mostly healthy Male. I have been drinking energy drinks for the last few years. ...
A: Hey Brian, Thanks for writing in. As I am not medically trained, I am not 100% sure if there is ...
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| over coming the crack addiction | 6/21/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: MY NAME IS CANDICE. IM 28YRS OLD. MY BOYFRIEND WAS ADDICTED TO COCAINE FOR 10 PLUS YRS. 1 NIGHT THE ...
A: You seem to have the right attitude to help him. But it is entirely up to him. What worries me that ...
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| Help | 6/21/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: ok, well here goes, i'm not sure what sort of advice i want but possibly how to make my withdrawel ...
A: Hey Steph, My best suggestion to you would be to maybe go and speak to someone at an NA Meeting. ...
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| my bf is addicted herion and i dont know what to do | 6/21/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: my bf and me have been together for 2 years. i never had this strong of a connection with someone in ...
A: Hey Racheal, Thank you so much for writing in and sharing this with me. Being in a relationship is ...
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| marijuana | 6/20/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I have been smokin pot for 3 months now. if I quit how long would it take for these symptoms of ...
A: It seems to me that you may have been smoking pot to counteract some negative feelings. I don't know ...
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| Oxycotton | 6/20/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: I have been using oxycotton for a good three months taking at least 80 mg. each day. I have been ...
A: With opiate withdrawal, the only thing that will get rid of it altogether is more opiates! So, in ...
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| heroin addict son | 6/20/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: My 20 year old son is a heroin addict. He has a bad addiction and has been through several rehabs. ...
A: I think it is shocking that there are abuses going on in the system, but unfortunately I am sure ...
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| crack | 6/17/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: she is trying to get better for 3 weeks its been very hard for her. this is the fist time in 3 yr ...
A: The only way I van help you is by referring you to articles that explain why some people become ...
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| Methadone Detox | 6/16/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: I have some Q's regarding my imminent Methadone Detox and would appreciate any advice you can give ...
A: The Suboxone is a great idea ... not sure why I didn't think of it! It will definately take the ...
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| crack addiction | 6/16/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: After having survived testicular cancer just to become addicted to prescription drugs, our son used ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. It is indeed a tragedy that someone who has gone through so much, ...
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| I Hate Opiates | 6/15/2009 | Veronica C. Yost |
Q: I have had 6 knee surgeries and now have a titanium back. It is very likely I will need a knee ...
A: Well Jeff, It is an unfortunate situation you have found yourself in. I suppose the doctors have ...
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| Methadone Detox | 6/14/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: I have some Q's regarding my imminent Methadone Detox and would appreciate any advice you can give ...
A: Its great to hear from you and sounds like things are going pretty well. I am a bit concerned that ...
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| Methadone Detox | 6/14/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: I have some Q's regarding my imminent Methadone Detox and would appreciate any advice you can give ...
A: Hey Sarah, Thanks for writing in and congratulations on how far you have come so far - this shows a ...
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| my beloved nephew and crack | 6/12/2009 | Veronica C. Yost |
Q: I am fifty four years old. My beloved nephew ( 30 yrs)never had a chance in life and started drugs ...
A: Actually I am in a 3% because I never went to rehab! Stat drops considerable w/o rehab. The dealer ...
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| my beloved nephew and crack | 6/12/2009 | Veronica C. Yost |
Q: I am fifty four years old. My beloved nephew ( 30 yrs)never had a chance in life and started drugs ...
A: Yes they have medications that actually help quite a bit. Often these meds are given when a person ...
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| Ive stoped but i want them so bad i go crazy for it | 6/11/2009 | Caroline West |
Q: I pop Ecstasy, and 2 lines of cocaine, I started smoking pot when i was 14 then i stopped because i ...
A: again I do apologise for getting back to you so slowly before. I am glad I could help and I am ...
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| my beloved nephew and crack | 6/11/2009 | Veronica C. Yost |
Q: I am fifty four years old. My beloved nephew ( 30 yrs)never had a chance in life and started drugs ...
A: Unfortunately the only one who can save your nephew is your nephew. Nothing you or anyone can say ...
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| Help me! | 6/11/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: i have a sister and she is addicted to weed, and sometimes sniff cocane, i'm worried that she is ...
A: I would like to put this in perspective for you. Whilst there are some harms associated with drug ...
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| drugs | 6/11/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: When i met my partner he told me he used to have an ice addiction which lasted for 6 months. He also ...
A: Unfortunately with the way that drug use is stigmatised in society, it isn't unusual that your ...
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| Opiate Addiction | 6/10/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: My husband was in a detox program for any oxy addiction several years ago and since then has been ...
A: Both of these pain-killing drugs are addictive, and I would guess that he is still suffering from ...
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| drug abuse | 6/10/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: A friend of mine down the road where i stay has been taking drugs for quite a long time and recently ...
A: Hey Thato, Well done for being there for your friend right now because that is something that they ...
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| fiance in recovery who had a 3 year affair with gay man for crack cocaine | 6/7/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: My fiance of nearly 2 1/2 is currently in his 8th treatment center. He's at a half way house in ...
A: The reality is that a drug addict will remain so unless he is treated for his addiction. Addiction ...
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| living with an addict. | 6/6/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: after begining our relationship at 17 my partner + i both aged 36 have been together 19 years now. ...
A: Being in a relationship with someone who has a dependency to a substance can be incredibly trying. ...
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| herion addiction | 6/5/2009 | Caroline West |
Q: boyfriends dealin with a 20 yr addiction to herion. been in many rehabs along the way, stayed ...
A: very sorry for the lateness in response-one of those weeks. When addicts go into Rehab they are in ...
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| Needing advice! | 6/4/2009 | Gareth Stubbs |
Q: I am trying to get some advice on the best way to catch someone doing drugs. I have a sister who my ...
A: Seeing someone close to you going through these sort of things is quite difficult, and the only ...
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| false positive drug test | 6/4/2009 | Jacqui |
Q: can novacaine injections in the mouth show as a false positive for cocaine use in a drug screening ...
A: Apologies for my late response ... us Australian's were busy on a public holiday thinking about the ...
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