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About Adegoke Adeyemo MD
Expertise
Questions relating to psychiatric problems, including all kinds of substance abuse/chemical dependency issues. I also specialize in mood disorders and anxiety disorders. I am the Clinical Advisor of the (DBSA) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Sacramento Chapter. I also specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, and not just pills, pills, pills.

Experience
I have been a psychiatrist for nine years and work in a variety of settings with all sorts of patients. I am not a child psychiatrist so I can give my opinion on child issues, but a child psychiatrist would probably have more practical experience, as I see patients below the age of 18 only once in a while. In the case of chemical dependency, however, I dont believe that age applies. The principles are the same.

Organizations
American Psychiatric Association Central California Psychiatric Society A.A.Mental Health Resources, http://www.aamhr.org

Education/Credentials
M.D Certified Forensic examiner (Course taken in Virginia). I have not done forensics for a while. Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. (Course taken in Harvard School of Medicine). I still do some of this.

Awards and Honors
Outstanding Housestaff Teaching Award Department of Psychiatric Medicine University of Virginia

Past/Present Clients
Confidential

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Topic: Addiction to Drugs

Expert: Adegoke Adeyemo MD
Date: 3/29/2008
Subject: meth

Question
My daughter was a known user of meth, pot. Used pot for 10 years on daily basis, used meth approx 1 year, not sure how frequent, enough to cause weight lost. She also is on federal probation for 3 yrs. never in trouble before now. till drugs. she has a 3 yr old and husband who also has done both drugs with her. My question is : i suspect my daughter of using both drugs again, although she is in rehab and does have to do drug testing when they decide to pop one on her. but i am starting to see some ole traits coming back. Lots of hostitly, staying out at nights, no great concern for her child, shows strong feelings of anger, stays away from family, has very little contact with any family, has no friends that the family knows. my relationship with her is not good, to say the least.Does not return phone calls, I am sure she tells me lies, and she thinks I do not know the difference. My QUESTION should i report my suspicions to her probation officer? Where do I get help to know how to deal with a drug addict? I am 51 yrs old. I have my grandson most of the time and i am still trying to work. when i don't have him I worry all the time about his safety. I don't trust his father either, i think they both do drugs, just not together anymore. She also has been diagnoise as bipolar==but since she has been smoking pot since 16, pot makes your moods swing so how can a MD for sure know that she is Bipolar and just not messed up from all the years of doing some type of drug? As a mother I would hate (not sure if i can) turn her in. as a grandparent I feel i have to protect my grandchild. what a difficult situation and i know i am not alone. I hope you can give me some sound advise.

thank you so very much

Answer
Hello Jenny,

I am sorry to hear what you and your daughter are going through. You sound like you are in a very difficult position. If you see the old behavior that was associated with your daughter using drugs showing up again, she is most likely back on drugs.
With regards to "turning her in" I really think you could look at it differently. i.e. not as turning her in, but as saving her life. If you suspect she is on drugs again I suggest you make a report to her probation officer as soon as possible.
Addiction is a lethal illness and it is trying to take your daughters life. I strongly suggest Al-anon or Nar-anon to "learn how to deal with a drug user" .
The reality though is that you don't primarily need to learn how to deal with a drug user. I do think it would benefit you to increase your understanding of how her drug use has affected your behavior and thinking and what you need to do change this.

I hope this was helpful. All the best.

Adegoke Adeyemo M.D.
www.aamhr.org

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