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Expert: - 3/4/2009


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I have been taking mets for about 6 months now. I totally want to be off pills and not be a dependant on them. I am currently taking 10mg a day. What kind of withdrawals would I encounter if I stopped cold turkey. Desperately need to know!

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First of all, have you ever came off narcotics before? I ask this because each person detoxes differently. Basic narcotic withdrawal is nausea,vomiting,dizziness,blood pressure fluctuations,shakes,tremors,body temper irregularities,diarrhea,body aches and pain,anxiety and sometimes seizures.
There is so much to take into consideration when detoxing and cold turkey is not easy.

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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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