AboutJurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist Expertise I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition.
I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”.
I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems.
Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Experience Nutritional Psychotherapist
Organizations The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Publications GETTING OFF THE HOOK which is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association Newsletter
Education/Credentials BA(Psych) (Sydney University) Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)
Question My husband was in a detox program for any oxy addiction several years ago and since then has been taking tramadol and fentanyl prescribed by his Dr. He says that he is in control of these drugs although I really don't believe that you could be. We have been separated for 3 years, but I still have issues with the drugs. As I still see his behavior as strange, but question if I am being reasonable and that he could just be treating his pain. He no longer works any of the steps from his recovery program and I believe he is back to manipulating to get everyone to buy into what he is doing. Could I be wrong or is this behavior really not that easily changed?
Answer Hi Cindy,
Both of these pain-killing drugs are addictive, and I would guess that he is still suffering from drug addiction. The twelve step program is unlikely to help, because that program assumes that the problem is psychological or "spiritual", whereas in fact the problem is physiological. Most drug addicts are hypoglycemic and the first step in treatment is going on a hypoglycemic diet.
and ask to be referred to a Nutritional Doctor, Clinical Nutritionist or Nutritional Psychologist if you want to.
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
Skype: jurplesman
