Addiction to Drugs/Herion Detox

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Expert: Hector Manuel Rodriguez - 11/10/2009


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Hello? I am on day five of my detox and am feeling alot better as far as withdrawls go but not as far as strength. I was wondering how long does the weakness feeling last after the pain goes away and is there anything at all I can do to help this. I am extremly happy to be clean but cant stand the weak feeling. I feel more than double my age. I have smoked herion for about two years and like i said am on day five. Please any info would be amazing. thanks

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Hello and CONGRATULATIONS on your new sobriety.
What you are experiencing is very natural, is part of the process of rehabilitation.
Everyone is different and the weakness feeling may last from days to months but don't get discouraged.
Make sure you eat well balanced meals and take a complete multivitamin everyday.

If you give your body good nutrition, your weakness symptoms will be history soon.

Feel free to contact me anytime if you have other questions.

Sincerely,

Hector Rodriguez

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Hector Manuel Rodriguez

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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

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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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