Addiction to Drugs/Marijuana

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Expert: Hector Manuel Rodriguez - 9/26/2009


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I have been a chronic user for at least 3 years, smoking at least 5 blunts daily. I stopped smoking on 8/9/09. As of today, I am 46 days sober. I am 5"4, 141 pounds. I do not exercise at all. I took a home drug test and got a very faint line for negative. I recently got a job offer but I must past a drug test. What are my chances of being clean?

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Hello Friend!

Heavy use of Marihuana may last up to 5 weeks in the body.
Your chances of passing a drug test are optimal, or they should be optimal

The average guy reveals negative after 45 days of Marihuana withdrawal.

Try some original 100% cranbery juice and also a diuretic (water pill OTC) as soon as possible.

Drink tons of water.

They will flush your system of undesired toxins by urinating. Do not eat fats, use leafy greens, low sugar or sugar free and white meat until you get the test done which I think it can throw negative based on my experience.

There is another product in the market like GNC or othe Heath Foods Store especially designed for that purpose, in many stores its called "The Stuf" or "you can be clean" cleansing or you may ask the clerk for alternatives and tell then your story so they can help you better.

If you need any other help, please let me know.  

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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.

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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.

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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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