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About samm
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I can answer pretty much everything that has to do with using, getting help, how to tell someone, tips and tricks on how to get and stay sober, how to approach someone with a drug abuse problem, some neurological effects from drugs (ive alot of research but not a professional) I have been in your shoes, and will connect in a way that i know helped me :) PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME QUESTIONS ABOUT DRUGS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH YOU HIDING IT OR DOING THEM UNDER THE RADAR IM HERE FOR HELP NOT FOR CONDONING DRUG USE....

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I was a drug addict for a several years i know my way around the streets, and i know my way around soberity.

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2 late,.,8/29/2008samm
  Q: I AM SO SCARED ,I AM STARTING TO THANK ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES I DONE MEATH THE LAST 5 ...
  A: Tess, you need to seek immidiate medical help, not emergancy but a specialist, if you really care ...
Marijuana8/29/2008samm
  Q: i am 19 years old , and i used to smoke marijuana daily for about 2 years then stopped in july but ...
  A: I mean there isnt much you can do to get it out faster from what i know, Working out and drinking ...
Marijuana8/29/2008samm
  Q: i am 19 years old , and i used to smoke marijuana daily for about 2 years then stopped in july but ...
  A: First off, i dont answer questions on how to cover things up, however i can answer your question on ...
Marijuana8/29/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: i am 19 years old , and i used to smoke marijuana daily for about 2 years then stopped in july but ...
  A: This all depends. See "How long does marijuana stay in the system?" at: ...
Back for more8/29/2008samm
  Q: I am back. I ran out of limits with you and had to ask another question so here I am and I do have ...
  A: Terry, For the first question i was a long time binger. meaning 3.5grams (8 ball) a day, or some ...
what is Roxy8/28/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: what is Roxy? Someone told me that my son had snorted a half of a Roxy. He is so out of control and ...
  A: I can only guess that Roxy means any of the addictive drugs your son is using. I can guess that ...
Family support8/27/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: I have a brother (19yrs old) Who has been doing drugs for the past 8-10yrs and parents who keep ...
  A: Kelly, I'm sorry you are in such an awful situation. I myself am in a similar predicament with my ...
Cocaine questions8/27/2008samm
  Q: I have a few questions about cocaine and crack addictions. My b\f uses both and drinks beer alot and ...
  A: Couple things, first off the nightmares, i used to get those ALOT, that could be just remember bad ...
Cocaine questions8/26/2008samm
  Q: I have a few questions about cocaine and crack addictions. My b\f uses both and drinks beer alot and ...
  A: Terry, im sure you've heard "cant teach a old dog, new tricks" Same thing with the brain, as it ...
Cocaine questions8/26/2008samm
  Q: I have a few questions about cocaine and crack addictions. My b\f uses both and drinks beer alot and ...
  A: First let me apologize for taking so long and thank you for the intelligent question. Triggers are ...
My boyfriend's 20 quest8/23/2008Crystal
  Q: I made a horrible mistake by corresponding with a man in prison. I would not readily admit that but ...
  A: Dana, You are right, it affects everyone around those who use even though you don't. I am sorry ...
recovery from heroin8/22/2008Jacqui
  Q: for the last3 year i had been in to recovery from heroin, still i am having mood swings and various ...
  A: Hey Adam, From the additional information I do believe that your situation is probably related to a ...
recovery from heroin8/21/2008Jacqui
  Q: for the last3 year i had been in to recovery from heroin, still i am having mood swings and various ...
  A: I am thinking that, by now, your mood swings are nothing to do with heroin. People use drugs for ...
I think I am a recovering enabler8/20/2008samm
  Q: I had followed my husband to New Jersey with my 14-year-old son last year. He lost his 4th job that ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your situation, Heres the thing and it might be hard for you to hear. Addicts ...
Caring for Crack-Addicted Sister's 6yr old son8/20/2008Jacqui
  Q: How do I help him to understand his Mommy is not dead but very sick. He thinks she is never coming ...
  A: Firstly I must apologise for not responding to your question in a timely manner. I have been away ...
My 20 yr old son is a danger to himself and others8/20/2008Jacqui
  Q: April 2nd 2008 my son was huffing dust off with a 16 yr old girl while driving. He past out at the ...
  A: Firstly I must apologise for not responding immediately. I have returned from a vacation but forgot ...
boyfriend is going through recovery from oxycontin8/18/2008Marc Storr
  Q: My name is miya and I and 17 My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years now, and in the ...
  A: You may not like what I have to say, but you need to focus on yourself. You're 17, not 37 - you ...
Cocaine8/18/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: I am dealing with a b who is a functional alcoholic and cokecrack addict (binges). He's been doing ...
  A: Terry, I wish I could help you more, but I think I haven't explained properly. Drug addiction, ...
worried about my son as ex is now with someone in rehab form heroin8/17/2008Derek Johnson
  Q: I have a child with an ex partner. She has just started seeing someone. He has along criminal record ...
  A: this is an example of the tragedy's of divorce. You are not able to protect the child. Methadone ...
cannabis8/17/2008Jacqui
  Q: if it's true taht smoking marijuana has good effects, what are they? thanx, keenan
  A: Hey Keenan, Firstly, I guess I need to understand what you mean when you say "good". All drugs ...
marijuana8/17/2008Marc Storr
  Q: i am leaving for air force basic training in three days! i was at a concert last night and my ...
  A: Don't stress buddy. Two hits from a spliff when you've never smoked before is no problem for a ...
False Positive8/17/2008Derek Johnson
  Q: In early July I tested positive for marijuana on a random drug exam at a level of 143 ng. I am told ...
  A: honestly with all of the things that you were taking, the vast difference between people and how any ...
Drug Illusion.8/15/2008Jacqui
  Q: I have smoked weed about 4 or five times with friends , im 18 now and decided i want to stop doing ...
  A: Firstly I must apologise for not responding more promptly, I was interstate and forgot to switch my ...
drugs8/15/2008samm
  Q: my boyfriend is on 50mls of methadone a day and wants to detox himself the waiting list to get in to ...
  A: I would find a place to get detoxed. The reason being is in order to get detoxed it must be done by ...
valum8/15/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: how long does valum stat in your system
  A: This is very short question and I can only guess that you have been taking Valium for some mood ...
Dealing w/ an addict Husband8/14/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: Where to start.....I married my husband a year ago and back then he was a recovering drug addict. I ...
  A: Genie, I'm terribly sorry to hear you got wrapped up in this situation. I know it is hard, but for ...
drugs8/14/2008Marc Storr
  Q: how long does the drug somma stay in yout system for?
  A: It's not a drug I've come across before. I live in the UK and this is probably bigger in the US. ...
Blues...Roxicodone8/14/2008Crystal
  Q: I'm sure you've heard this story a million times. My boyfriend is addicted to Roxy's. He told me ...
  A: You can tell that someone is detoxing by a number of things. They feel like they are coming out of ...
i need help with a friend8/14/2008samm
  Q: My best friend is doing cocaine and if she keeps it up i no she will die i want to get her help what ...
  A: Alright ive gone through the same thing, only i was the one doing cocaine, heroin aka (speed bombs) ...
False Positive Drug Screen8/13/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: I recently was bitten by a tic and developed the bulls eye rash around the bite mark 2 weeks later. ...
  A: Beck, I do believe both amoxicillin and tonic water can cause a false positive for cocaine. My ...
Drug Addiction8/13/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: I have been told that my husband has been doing a lot of drugs. I am naive and do not now anything ...
  A: Angel, It's hard to say because I don't know your husband. I would look out for any erratic ...
Blues...Roxicodone8/13/2008Crystal
  Q: I'm sure you've heard this story a million times. My boyfriend is addicted to Roxy's. He told me ...
  A: Allison, When an individual comes off of narcotics (opiates) it takes quite some time for the ...
crack concaine8/13/2008samm
  Q: i am 61 years old i have lost every thing but i still smoke crack as soon as i get money i think ...
  A: Alright my biggest fear was to never be able to stop, I'm sure you've heard it 1,000 times, you can ...
drug screen8/12/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: My daughter has been in recovery (again) now for 10 months. She is bipolar so takes RX meds. She ...
  A: !! I'm glad things are working out. Please tell your daughter not to give up. She will find the ...
boyfriend is a recovering addict8/12/2008Crystal
  Q: My name is Erin and I have been dating my boyfriend, George, for 6 months. When I met him he was in ...
  A: Erin, Using is using and you need to realize that if you want to be in this relationship that you ...
drug screen8/12/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: My daughter has been in recovery (again) now for 10 months. She is bipolar so takes RX meds. She ...
  A: I personally have not heard anything about phenegran, so I can't really agree or not agree. I will ...
Drug addict son of 24 yrs old8/12/2008Jacqui
  Q: Over the past 8 yrs he's gone from bad to worse. A year ago was the last straw when we kicked him ...
  A: Hey John, It has actually been a really nice experience for me to communicate with you. I guess my ...
drug screen8/12/2008Rachel Lazarow
  Q: My daughter has been in recovery (again) now for 10 months. She is bipolar so takes RX meds. She ...
  A: I'm sorry to tell you this but none of those medications will produce an opiate positive result on a ...
Drug addict son of 24 yrs old8/11/2008Jacqui
  Q: Over the past 8 yrs he's gone from bad to worse. A year ago was the last straw when we kicked him ...
  A: Hey John, To tell you the truth, I am surprised that you even asked me this question (have you read ...
Smok'n an' Drink'n8/11/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: I've been smoking(2) drinking and using various drugs for 35 years. I need to put the kibosh on the ...
  A: The only way to beat drug addiction is to treat the abnormal underlying biochemistry of addiction. ...

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