| Subject | Date Asked |
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| relapse and withdrawals | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I was in recovery for a year, and upon being put in a VERY stressful and vulnerable situation and ...
A: Congratulations for the year you were clean. NA definitely helps a lot of addicts stay clean. What ...
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| My husband drugg addiction | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I met my husband 5 years ago.I never been close to a case of drug addiction, new nothing about ...
A: There is NO way you should have to put up with the way you are being treated,its not right and it is ...
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| Bathing in Water as a detox technique | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Can you explain how for some addicts, bathing in a tub of water assists with withdrawal management? ...
A: There are so many so called 'Detox' techniques out there but in practice for maximum effectiveness ...
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| Ive stoped but i want them so bad i go crazy for it | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I pop Ecstasy, and 2 lines of cocaine, I started smoking pot when i was 14 then i stopped because i ...
A: again I do apologise for getting back to you so slowly before. I am glad I could help and I am ...
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| herion addiction | 6/5/2009 |
Q: boyfriends dealin with a 20 yr addiction to herion. been in many rehabs along the way, stayed ...
A: very sorry for the lateness in response-one of those weeks. When addicts go into Rehab they are in ...
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| Can cold pills & Infection Pills show up a false positive for cocaine | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend took a drug test and it showed a positive faint line for cocaine. That is impossible he ...
A: One reason for Cocaine coming up positive on the urine test is because maybe in some over the ...
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| My Boyfriend is an Heroin Addict, and I need help. | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My name is Ashley I am 19. And my boyfriend (Jacob) is a Heroin Addict. Jacob has been a Heroin ...
A: If you really want me to give you my opinion I will,some of it will be good and some of it may be ...
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| Herione withdrawal | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Actually i have sent a question about herione withdrawals earlier.But in my question it was ...
A: I am actually glad for you that you are out of it. It sounds like he has his own death sentence with ...
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| son and his father | 5/25/2009 |
Q: WHAT DO I DO~~~My son is 21 and is using heroin, oxycotin, xanax, methadone, smoking crank etc. His ...
A: I hear your desperation and I'll try and help although I will say now that there is no simple answer ...
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| Herione withdrawal | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Actually i have sent a question about herione withdrawals earlier.But in my question it was ...
A: I am absolutely shocked and very,very concerned and frightened for your BF (boyfriend). I repeated ...
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| My Boyfriend is an Heroin Addict, and I need help. | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My name is Ashley I am 19. And my boyfriend (Jacob) is a Heroin Addict. Jacob has been a Heroin ...
A: (sorry for the lateness in getting back to you) Believe it or not what is happening in your ...
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| Heroin dreams | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I'm currently 18 years old. I've used heroin off and on since I was 13, first for two years almost ...
A: (sorry for the lateness getting back to you) I will tell you that it has been around 2 years maybe ...
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| Do I support my crack addicted bf, now in rehab? | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has suffered from a crack addiction for the pat 5 years of his life, before that he was ...
A: What a turn out.I am so glad that you have seen all this before it was too late.Sleeping with men ...
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| Do I support my crack addicted bf, now in rehab? | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has suffered from a crack addiction for the pat 5 years of his life, before that he was ...
A: Hey Marcella (time management in this reply to you is a bit better than last time!!) I will tell ...
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| advise | 5/8/2009 |
Q: my 22yr old is in rehab for herion. He asked me to take him because he wants to stop. he is even ...
A: I am extremely sorry for this terrible delay in responding to you,sending apologies. I think its ...
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| Do I support my crack addicted bf, now in rehab? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has suffered from a crack addiction for the pat 5 years of his life, before that he was ...
A: very sorry for the delay in my response. You are in a very difficult position and just to let you ...
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| Adult Child Addict Living back home | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My adult child addict daughter moved home with her 3 year old son under the false pretense that she ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay in responding to you but the truth be told it was because I didn't know ...
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| Detox from Methadone/Heroin | 4/30/2009 |
Q: my name is Anna I have been an Methadone for about a year and a half. I went from 90mg to currently ...
A: HUGE congratulations on making it this far-really good on you! If you cut it down like how you have ...
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| second hand pot smoke and kids | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My step-son smokes pot in his room, the whole house smells of it very strongly. besides that it ...
A: Hey Bob, I hear your frustration. This is a difficult one to sort out but I'll do my best to give ...
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| weed | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have smoked weed once, but do not intend to do it again. At fifteen years old, will this stunt my ...
A: Don't worry,smoking 1 joint will not stunt your growth. If you were a full time heavy user then ...
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| no longer using heroin but still get taste and smell of it | 4/28/2009 |
Q: not used heroin in nearly a year. used to smoke and iv. whats happening is i get a sudden taste of ...
A: huge apologies for the reply delay, sometimes it gets a little tuff even for me! What you are ...
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| My son is a diabetic and addicted to cocaine | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My son is 30 years old and addicted to cocaine for about 8 years. He confessed to me 3 years ago. We ...
A: I can feel your pain and suffering coming out from all your words and what I will do is give you the ...
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| Cannibis | 4/25/2009 |
Q: How long would skunk stay in the system after not using it. My son is in prison and hasn't taken ...
A: Cannabis can stay in the body up to 120 days. Being that its skunk,which is strong,it will stay in ...
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| second hand pot smoke and kids | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My step-son smokes pot in his room, the whole house smells of it very strongly. besides that it ...
A: You have every right to be concerned about your little children. 2nd hand pot smoke can and does ...
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| suboxone | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My husband has been taking a prescription of 80 mg of Oxycontin for 3.5 years for back pain. When ...
A: Please note: I am going to give you a website to look up and it contains ALL the information you ...
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| My Boyfriend - Heroine addict | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for a year. Before we started dating, six years ago he was ...
A: Hey Sarah, Well it sure sounds like your mums 2nd husband and his hate for your BF that he may,and ...
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| Herione addiction recovery all lies in between | 4/23/2009 |
Q: . I was/am involved an addict it has worn me down 2x inrehab 1 od since Feb he is out of my house an ...
A: Hey Christine, I can answer some of the questions you are asking but to be sure of the real affects ...
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| Pill Interactions | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am an indicidual that pops an unbeleivable amount of narcoti pain killers. Last night I was on my ...
A: Hey Blake,my word you are lucky to still be alive and I am serious. I will do my best to tell you ...
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| weed | 4/21/2009 |
Q: im 16 and most of my friends smoke weed,for example out of 10 kids,8 of them smoke, i smoke only ...
A: Hey Mark, Its the same over here in England that most youngsters around your age 8 out of 10 of ...
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| drug addiction | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My name is Frankie and I'm doing a research report on drug addiction. I was hopeing you would answer ...
A: how are you? I am more than happy to answer your questions,I shall go over the basics and if you ...
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| My Boyfriend - Heroine addict | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for a year. Before we started dating, six years ago he was ...
A: Your boyfriend (BF) being clean for 5 years is a remarkable achievement but unfortunately an addict ...
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| adderall | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have taken 5-7 30mg capsules of adderallXR two days straight and I havent felt a thing, what is ...
A: I don't know why this drug is not affecting you. If you have taken it before and regularly then your ...
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| Possibly doing drugs? | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have a teenage daughter ( soon to be 18). She has lost all interest in everything. She skips ...
A: I appreciate what a difficult situation you and your family are in and I'll do my best to give you ...
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| Herione addiction recovery all lies in between | 4/19/2009 |
Q: . I was/am involved an addict it has worn me down 2x inrehab 1 od since Feb he is out of my house an ...
A: This is the same pattern that happens so often. The non-using partner gets sick of the using partner ...
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| 18 yo drug addict | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Heroin,oxy,meth,benzos,coke,mushrooms,ecstasy,alcohol,cigarettes,marijuana and anything else my son ...
A: I will be perfectly honest with you as well as sympathetic in that I understand your ...
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| crack cocain | 4/14/2009 |
Q: how long do crack cocaine stay in your system
A: It depends on how much you have smoked. If it is a small amount like a couple of wraps-about a ...
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| Boyfriend | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have been with my feiance for seven years now and we have two kids.1 and 2 just two years ago I ...
A: If everyone is telling you the same thing,in this case about your fiances drug addiction and ...
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| The Effects of Tobacco Use | 3/28/2009 |
Q: First I have to say I love the name Caroline. Now I am 14 years old and need some help with a ...
A: I'm glad you like my name so thank you for that! Ok. All I can tell you is the effects smoking a ...
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| cocaine addiction | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My son told me of his cocaine addiction in November 2008 and was admitted to rehab. for 2months. ...
A: I am sorry in the lateness to my reply as I was away and I am hoping now that your son has returned ...
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| Herione withdrawal n marijuana | 3/24/2009 |
Q: In heroine withdrawal stage when a person takes medications like methadone,morphine,diazepam to ...
A: I am very sorry for the delay in replying to you, the reason being because I have thought long and ...
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| boyfriend with crack addiction | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend is trying to quit smoking crack. He has come a long way from where he was several ...
A: Please accept my apologies for the time its taken to get back to you but I will try and help you the ...
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| boyfriend says he want to get into rehab | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend is now i jail but has been struggling with this heroin addiction. he broke his had on ...
A: I'l try and look at everything one at a time. It is extremely sad for him that he has such little ...
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| my son, depression, drug use, suicide | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I don't know where to start. My son is an alcoholic, smokes weed, take prescription pills and is ...
A: apologies for the delay in getting back to you,I was actually away and forgot to notify All Experts. ...
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| energy after use | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I Started taking pain pills 11 yrs ago I got on a methidone program 2 yrs ago and was taking aprox ...
A: Hey Krisi,apologies hun for lateness in replying,I was away and forgot to notify AllExperts but I am ...
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| rehab 8 times | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My 24 y/o son has been using pretty much anything for the past 5 years. He started with pot, then ...
A: apologies for the time in getting back to you. I can imagine only too well how much of an impact ...
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| I need some advice.. | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and my exboyfriend is 21. I started dating him back in highschool but he started ...
A: Hey Lee,sorry for the delay in replying. It is way too much pressure on you that he says to you ...
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| Girlfriend does Cocaine when @ parties with her 'friends' | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have been dating a girl for more than a year and a half now. She used to live in NYC during her ...
A: Hey Terry, I can see that you are very worried about this girl and you think a lot of her and want ...
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| Secondhand Marijuana Smoke | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old girl, and I live in my father and my 18 year old sister. My sister, thankfully, ...
A: There is definite second hand smoke with Marijuana and there is still second hand smoke that you get ...
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| Girlfriend does Cocaine when @ parties with her 'friends' | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have been dating a girl for more than a year and a half now. She used to live in NYC during her ...
A: Terry Hi,I'll address each part of your letter one by one as there is a lot there and tell you what ...
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| methadone side affects? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I need help badly. I’ve been a heroin addict since the early 80's and all the good stuff that comes ...
A: Hey Tony, In my mind my friend you are having what we call 'Flash backs'. They don't only apply to ...
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| Adult Child with addiction | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a now adult child (22) with an addiction to oxycontin, lortab and street heroin. He first ...
A: Its a difficult position you are in and I see that so I will do my best to look at things from all ...
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| adult child addict and alcoholic | 2/24/2009 |
Q: good day, my son is 23 he has been doing drugs since he was about 12, he has done rehab twice, it ...
A: Ita always difficult when there is a member of the family who is on drugs as it not only affects the ...
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| i need help | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I am writing to you from the bottom of my last straw with my fiance. He is a 28 year old ...
A: It must be extremely difficult the position you are in because you do love him a lot and it hurts ...
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| i have a problem with cocaine........ | 2/19/2009 |
Q: i live a some what normal life but once a week i still have the cravings for coke, i used to be into ...
A: Hey Mark,sorry for the lateness in getting back to you. Even though you may not see it,which of ...
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| Drug testing | 2/12/2009 |
Q: In 2005 I took a drug test it was oral swab, and it came up positive for cocaine, I had been clean ...
A: This is a tricky one. Mouth swabs are meant to be very accurate-I used to have them because they are ...
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| stopping taking codeine | 2/11/2009 |
Q: my 41 year old son is addicted to codeine (nurofen plus or sophadine max)ihave helped him reduce but ...
A: The key to coming off meds such as over the counter codeine pills is to reduce the amount very ...
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| How long will this pain last | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have been using heroin for about 8 months now and have never injected only ever smoked it on ...
A: Hey Gavin,first of all I'm real sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I will now do my best ...
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| Side effects of Withdrawal | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My 60 year old husband has used Oxycodone for 2 years. He admitted himself to a detox facility this ...
A: First of all apologies for the lateness in this response. I am really feeling for your husband and ...
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| addiction | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Where do I find studies that deal with whether pot is a gateway to more serious drugs? I always ...
A: There are many different peoples ideas around the great Pot debate and there seems to be two kinds ...
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| marijuana usage and eating habits | 2/3/2009 |
Q: my 17yr old daughter is just starting a relationship with a guy who is a regular marijuana user. He ...
A: please accept my apologies for the length of time in responding to your questions. OK,a few things ...
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| Withdrawing from Herion at home | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I'm 43 and I have been doing 12 bags of heron a day for the past 3 months and i want to stop. I have ...
A: I perfectly understand what you are going through and I will do my upmost best to help and assist ...
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| My daughter's urine test for drugs | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 20 and has been clean from heroin for 2 1/2 months. She has been in outpatient and ...
A: I don't normally send out a follow up reply to a question I already answered but in this case I ...
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| Herione Addiction | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for just coming upon 1 year, just before Xmas a found out he was ...
A: Hey Donna, I wish you could believe what I have been saying to you. Regarding what your boyfriend is ...
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| My ex- boyfriend was a heroin addict | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I was with my boyfreind for about 4 years, in high school through some of college. He was my first ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote in. I can at least help make your decisions regarding your ex stronger ...
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| Herione Addiction | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for just coming upon 1 year, just before Xmas a found out he was ...
A: firstly please accept my apologies for the lateness in my response. Because I have heard of this ...
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| questions about 'pot' | 1/23/2009 |
Q: this is the third time ive heard the heart attack theory.. but ive never heard once in my life of ...
A: You know what? this is the first time ever that I have heard about smoking pot causing a heart ...
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| drug addict son | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I trying to find ways on dealing with this. I love him so much, but hate what he has done to me and ...
A: Its always a hard one for the friends and families of an addict and being honest there sometimes is ...
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| Heroin | 1/14/2009 |
Q: ............. My 24 year old son, EJ, called us last evening to let us know he was using ...
A: James you have made me so happy and feeling positive about the life of DBT! We always said with the ...
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| smoking withdrawal rage | 1/14/2009 |
Q: can you tell me why i crack up months after giving up cigarettes plz?
A: what I'm going to say next may be of some help so bear with me. Its been 6 months since I quit ...
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| acid and coke | 1/14/2009 |
Q: one of my good mates does coke and acid and i was wondering how they make you act/the effects? ...
A: Hey Ben how you doing. The two drugs you mentioned act in very different ways. LSD is a ...
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| Heroin | 1/12/2009 |
Q: ............. My 24 year old son, EJ, called us last evening to let us know he was using ...
A: Drug addiction and Borderline PS are very,very closely linked. Addicts and BPD's share almost ...
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| testing for drugs under and infinite in substances | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Do you know how to test for mdma and meth in water and food (cooked or raw) under the treshold?
A: I only know of the tests the Drug & Alcohol Team to which is the swab test (oral product kept ...
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| herion withdrawal | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My son (unbeknownst to me) was snorting heroin mixed with Tylenol pm for over a month, everyday. He ...
A: First off I am very pleased that your sons usage was caught in time in the sense that he didn't get ...
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| My Husband Is Back On Drugs, should I tell his family? | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have been separated 2x from my husband due to drugs and him becoming violent. We have 4 kids, his ...
A: I'm going to be brutally honest with you and it may not be the answers you are looking for but I ...
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| Addict and love life | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I've had quite a success and clean cut life and felt in love with someone who was recovering from ...
A: I can fully understand the predicament you are in and there is good news and not so good news. The ...
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| Son Addicted | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My son is a user of hard stuff, he is seeing a suboxum doctor but to him it's recreation. I am ...
A: Marc I am so,so sorry at this awful situation you are in and what is happening to you. I will do my ...
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| Boyfriend heroin addict | 12/30/2008 |
Q: So this is actually really all hard to say. I honestly do not know what to say. I know for a fact ...
A: It is not fair to you to be asked of such a responsibility. He needs professional help. He can't do ...
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| Oxycontin | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 15 year old female who has made a few mistakes. While being in an abusive relationship, I ...
A: well done with taking the first step by telling someone about your problem and I will do my best to ...
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| when is an addict serious about recovery? | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I just found out my boyfriend of 18 months is a heroin addict. He relapsed a few months ago after ...
A: Kat you are so clued up! you have sussed an addict out to the letter and you have had no experience ...
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| my mom on crack/ cocaine | 12/16/2008 |
Q: my question is i guess a pretty basic question, i would like to know how to deal with my mom thats ...
A: First of all congratulations on graduating,well done and well done for looking towards your future. ...
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| Perscription Drugs | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old who really has more health issues than a 70 year old. I have had 13 surgeries and ...
A: my heart truly goes out to you and I will answer your questions with honesty and draw upon personal ...
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| O.D | 12/11/2008 |
Q: last night I was faced with the possibility that a dear friend could have OD I ended up having to ...
A: It is a very 'tread water carefully' situation. Your friend does not want his/her parents to know ...
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| marijowana or pot easier to spell | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 14 and informed me in the middle of a Hallmark store today with the entire family ...
A: It must have been extremely upsetting for you to learn that your daughter has smoked cannabis/pot ...
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| herion addiction | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am in a relationship for the past 2 yrs on an off with a herion addict. Has been in 2 rehabs since ...
A: I just want you to know that I will be 100% truthful and honest with in this answer to your question ...
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| my mom on crack/ cocaine | 12/5/2008 |
Q: my question is i guess a pretty basic question, i would like to know how to deal with my mom thats ...
A: I'm really feeling for you hun and what you and your family are going through with your Mum's ...
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| Fentanyl | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I will be married 5 years in February. I married one of the most amazing people I have ever met. I ...
A: There is a lot to get through here regarding your query and I will answer you with the upmost of ...
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