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Expert: - 1/23/2008


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My husband has been using cocaine for about 1 year. i just found out last week and he has said he has stopped.He does seem much better and he is sleeping at night and awake in the daytime.My question is can someone just stop cold turkey with NO withdrawal symptoms at all.He said he has a strong will to stop.I am worried of a relapse and it would destroy me. He will be thrown out of my home and that is what he says is keeping him from doing anymore.Also he has no means to money anymore. I stripped him of everything and have taken away his privacy and all rights to anything that involves his life.

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Yes you can stop cocaine and methamphetamines and the withdrawal is basically sleep and eating alot more then before. It depends on the person as whether or not they can just stop cold turkey but it is possible. You have to realize that relapse can also be part of the process because it takes practice and dedication to get something right. Make sense?

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Crystal

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I can answer questions on substance abuse and addiction as well as possible ideas for abstinence and groups. I have been a substance abuse counseling specialist for 5 years. I cannot give medically diagnose but can give accurate advice and helpful ideas.

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I have been a substance abuse counselor for five years and have detoxed clients off of all drugs and alcohol.

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I have a minor in addiction,an A.A. in Juvenile Justice and am working on my B.A in Criminal Justice with addiction. I have worked with doctors who specialize in medical detox and have 10 years nursing field experience.

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