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About Hector Manuel Rodriguez
Expertise
I can answer questions about prevention, treatment alternatives, how to deal with withdrawal symptoms and addiction health consequences and/or complications. Being a former addict myself, I decided to go farther and educate in every single subject about substance abuse such as cocaine, marihuana, crack, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, meta amphetamines, opiates and alcohol among others. I am prepared to deal with a client from the point of initial interview and guide him or her throughout the whole recovery process from a Counselor's perspective. Down to earth, professional and dynamic are just a few of my qualities. I am commited to help addicts at a 100% of my knowledge. Rehabilitation is for everyone, we all have the right and the power to recover from addiction.

Experience
Having the knowledge and experience of the whole process, from living in the streets, my way to rehabilitation and recovery gives me a step ahead among others who have studied this subject just from a classroom perspective and not real life experience. Besides my own experience I am well educated in twelve step programs and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous. Note: Please refrain from asking any questions that may encourage drug/substance use as well as other specific questions about "bloodwork" and other drug tests. For those questions, ask a team member specialized in Chemistry, Medicine, Psychiatry or Pharmacy.

Education/Credentials
Stonebridge Associated Colleges 2009 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor S.A.C. Dipl. E18818 N.C.F.E. Certificate # 1225409 Award # IIQ0006865

Past/Present Clients
HIPAA law would not allow me to give information in this section. Every case is worked on an extreme confidential matter.

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Addiction to Drugs - opiate withdrawal

Expert: Hector Manuel Rodriguez - 10/30/2009

Question
I have been on 180mg oxycodone for about a year, for chronic back pain. I decided to quit last week and went from 180 down to 40mg in one week, and am in hell withdrawals. When should this end? (I was told 7-14 days todal, of flu like symptoms)... However, Im also on 40mg valium daily for nerve pain. so, im using the valium and ultram to help me withdraw. problem is, its not working! HELP! Its been 6 days. Im at 30mg oxy daily, presently. Should I stick to this 30 mg dose for a few weeks, before I go down any more, or just go cold turkey at this point? I know I'll need to deal with the valium withdrawal later, but shouldt be as bad. I wont see an MD to do this since its my own problem and the MD already said to forget about going off the dosages. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

Answer
You already know your body and if you feel you should stick with 30mg for a few more weeks, it will be ok but never lose your focus on quitting.

Be commited to yourself!

You want to be substance free at your own pace and that can be accomplished.

I have faith in you.

***The flu like symptoms are a big pain, believe me and they can last up to 15 days and you won't die from them.

I wish you the best and feel free to drop me a line anytime, I am here because I care...for people like you.

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