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Hi, my name is mimi im 19 years old. i have a question. how do i know if my dad does cocain? all his friends do it but he saids he doesnt.he does smoke marajuana but he saids thats it. Latly he has been useing alot of Nasal Spray and he has been sweating ALOT how do i know for sure ???
hopefully you can help me
Hello there.
If In your place, I might think he is using cocaine because his consistent sweat and stuffy nose.
Is he always like that or he has been showing those symptoms lately?
Does he gets into a closed room with his friends?
The best thing to do is to make him go through a drug test which can be made at home.
That is the only way you can confirm that he is using "coke".
You can get those tests at the drugstore.
The average "coke" user sweats because cocaine raises body temperature. besides that, the user has drastic mood swings and becomes irritated very easily.
You are only suspecting right now, but you may also plan to catch him doing it.
Compare his facial expressions when you know he is sober and after the meetings with these guys, something from his face might give you a clue.
Please let me know if you have another question or if I can be of later assistance.
Sincerely,
Hector Manuel 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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Every case is worked on an extreme confidential matter.
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