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Addiction to Drugs/Questions Answered by Expert Caroline West
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Drug Addiction | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: Help - my son wants to move back home! I will try to make this short, my son has had a drug ... A: These are fair points that you have raised. Is an OD rock bottom? even that, in my experience, is ... | |
| addicted to snorting pain pills | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: i am a disabled veteran who has become addicted to pain pills for various military injuries car ... A: I sympathize with you I really do but we have to accept that we do a great deal of damage to our ... | |
| Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: First, congratulations on your own victories regarding these toxic drugs. I am suffering severe ... A: No PayPal donation is required thank you. This is a free service run by volunteers who are happy to ... | |
| Trusting son | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: My 20yr old son has used drugs in the past (not sure of all drugs). It got out of control last ... A: apologies for the lateness in my reply,I realize now that I accidently overlooked it in my inbox so ... | |
| He Chose Drugs Again | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: West, My boyfriend of a year has just walked out of my life. I will give you some background when I ... A: Sorry for the late reply,I must have gone past the email by accident so I send my apologies. It is ... | |
| meth | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if there where any vitamin or supplements that I could take that would help ... A: The best things you can take is first a high dose Multi-Vitamin and Mineral combined supplement. ... | |
| he had me fooled for a while | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: i have 3mnth old daughter with a guy that i thought loved me but the more i'm hit with the truth of ... A: With Cocaine Vianca,it makes the user very aggressive and irritable. You never know what mood they ... | |
| opiate addiction | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: This is Michele with the addicted family member. I am chuckling to myself because the website says ... A: I didn't realize the system sends out 'too many follow ups',never mind,at least they directed you on ... | |
| opiate addictions | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: this is Michele again. I have the addicted family member who is not making progress. I last asked ... A: It's unfortunate that things have worked out this way. The main thing I want to tell you is that he ... | |
| Recovering Boyfriend | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: hope your well. I just was wondering what advice you might have on me being able to support my ... A: I'm sorry in getting back to you so late,my apologies. Don't feel bad about what you are ... | |
| opiate addictions | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: this is Michele again. I have the addicted family member who is not making progress. I last asked ... A: I hear and feel your pain,I really do. And I totally understand your viewpoint regarding how you are ... | |
| opiate addictions | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: this is Michele again. I have the addicted family member who is not making progress. I last asked ... A: I'm sorry to say this but he is not ready to quit. You have done everything for him but you know the ... | |
| handicap son addicted to pain killers | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: My son is 21yrs old, he had a car accident, while using, and has a spinal cord injury. He lies, ... A: You have every right to be angry and fed up with your son after reading this follow up. He is taking ... | |
| endorphins | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a recovering alcohol and crack addict and have noticed something interesting. When I day dream ... A: Stop day dreaming about Crack and Alcohol-your in recovery!!! The answer to this will be guess ... | |
| Husband's vicodin addiction | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I was divorced, happy, a little stressed from being a single parent. I liked when I got my every ... A: I am sorry that you are going through this. It is always very hard for the partner of the user as it ... | |
| handicap son addicted to pain killers | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: My son is 21yrs old, he had a car accident, while using, and has a spinal cord injury. He lies, ... A: Hope you are well. Ok,there are a few things going on here that I want to talk about. He is ... | |
| opiate addiction | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a lot of issues with an addicted family member and so I will try to narrow this down to the ... A: hope you are well. This really doesn't surprise me. I knew he was no way near to what is termed ... | |
| opiate addiction | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a lot of issues with an addicted family member and so I will try to narrow this down to the ... A: I truly understand how difficult this is for you. I want to tell you a short story about my ex which ... | |
| heroin/methadone | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help as I have really spoken to no one useful about this at it is christmas time, ... A: Sorry for the late reply,I had been swamped over xmas and just picking up on my questions now,so I ... | |
| opiate addiction | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a lot of issues with an addicted family member and so I will try to narrow this down to the ... A: Firstly-you are definitely not selfish. You have a niggling feeling inside that his reasons for the ... | |
| my recovering husband | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Caroline, my husband and I have been married 23 years (just so you know). Four years ago I ... A: The thing with getting clean and becoming abstinent from Heroin is that however long it's been there ... | |
| dont know what to do | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with a friend I really don't know what to do about. I'm a married man who has been ... A: Sorry for the lateness in my reply. I am having difficulties with my computer and accessing this ... | |
| HELP | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: i have been with my boyfriend Jeff for almost 2 years now; 4 months into the relationship he talked ... A: I am so sorry and sympathize with your situation believe me. He needs to get back into the same ... | |
| Addicted Child | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: So as a parent you say to back off, don't add to the pressure and shame and try to accept it has to ... A: What makes my job so hard at times is that I am the one that has to be honest,truthful and frank ... | |
| benzo | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My Dr. put me on valium in April and again in August. I took my last one about 2 an a half weeks ago ... A: From what I know,it can stay in your system weeks,sometimes months after stopping. Especially if you ... | |
| relapse? | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm in NA. After 1 year and 7 months of being completely clean- yesterday I took three Vicodin at ... A: I'm sorry that you are going through this hard time right now and you dropped your role as ... | |
| relapse? | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm in NA. After 1 year and 7 months of being completely clean- yesterday I took three Vicodin at ... A: Firstly,just to re-assure you,you have not had a 'relapse',you had a very small 'lapse'-there's a ... | |
| Left Husband because of Cocaine | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I really need some advice, my heart is broken and I feel so lost. I have been with my husband for ... A: I'm glad that you found some of what I said helpful. It's often easier for an outsider to see more ... | |
| Left Husband because of Cocaine | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I really need some advice, my heart is broken and I feel so lost. I have been with my husband for ... A: What a difficult and sad time you are all going through right now. Your husband sounds to me as if ... | |
| Addiction to Oxy | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: So pretty much I have been addicted to oxy's for about i'd say about a year and a half. I started ... A: I am experiencing problems with my Laptop and it is causing me to not be able to get the answers to ... | |
| Daughters drug problem | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has been using for about 6 years. It started with prescription painkillers and because ... A: Sorry for this late reply,I had to go to the Dentist as an emergency yesterday (when I was going to ... | |
| Methadone withdrawal - electric devices? | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: my partner takes prescribed methadone, 80 mg. Before, he did a therapy but after 6 months he just ... A: I just want to say first that for a Dr to prescribe Methadone to a person who is not an Opiate ... | |
| Help a couple to get clean of heroin | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing today at 3:30am as this problem is not getting any better. My boyfriend (33yrs) and I ... A: Amber,I am very glad you got a plan in place which sounds like a very good one indeed and I'm glad I ... | |
| My husband & his drug addiction | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I have been waiting for you to become available so that i can ask you a question; as you seem the ... A: I can only manage to answer a certain amount of questions in a day,and at the moment I am totally ... | |
| Help a couple to get clean of heroin | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing today at 3:30am as this problem is not getting any better. My boyfriend (33yrs) and I ... A: Amber and T,I got to be very honest with you in that this is a very difficult situation that you are ... | |
| sniffing pain pills how to stop the damages | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: last 15 months my throat burns nose feels like someone pulling it apart, teeth hurt goes in jaw ... A: Your very welcome Davis,and you are seriously doing well! I had no idea how many pills you were ... | |
| sniffing pain pills how to stop the damages | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: last 15 months my throat burns nose feels like someone pulling it apart, teeth hurt goes in jaw ... A: I am very sorry for the late reply,my computer has been messing me around and almost completely ... | |
| Friend addicted to drugs | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My friend was prescribed adderall for his ADD. He used to take them like he was supposed to but now ... A: Sorry for the late reply. The problems your friend has got is some things only a professional person ... | |
| solpadeine-codien | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: How quickly should I come off taking Solpadine I am on it for 38 years? Now here in Ireland the ... A: I wish you could have been a bit more specific in your question as I have no idea how many you are ... | |
| Question for my friend again... | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm sorry to be bothering you again. I didn't even want to ask this but my friend wanted this ... A: She does have a very,very good chance of passing. But,there is still that element of it not passing ... | |
| coming off of Tylenol with Codeine | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: ..I've been taking Tylenol with Codeine since 1993. At first I just used it when my fibromyalgia or ... A: I will give you my honest advice because I am all too familiar with coming off from Codeine based ... | |
| Question for my friend again... | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm sorry to be bothering you again. I didn't even want to ask this but my friend wanted this ... A: don't worry,your not bothering me,this is what I'm here for. Injecting Meth takes longer to get out ... | |
| Shooting meth | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am asking this question on behalf of a friend who is too afraid to ask herself. But she's been ... A: I am going to be honest with you. Our bodies are very resilient and they have a seriously good and ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Addiction to Drugs
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Caroline West
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Expertise
My expertise in this area is in illicit/street drugs as well as some over the counter and prescription drugs/meds. I can answer questions about most illicit drugs and prescription drugs. I can offer advice on Opiate maintenance drugs like Methadone, Subutex and Suboxone,and the process of going through a Detox and/or Rehab. I understand the problems Drug use can cause regarding convictions and debt problems. There is a difference between recreational drug use and drug addiction and can answer questions on both. Relationship advice if you or your partner is using and can offer help there too. Drug addiction is no joke and it can shatter the lives of the family as well as the user so I can also offer help and advice to friends and family. Drug dependency creates a great deal of issues both mentally and physically and left untreated can lead to poor Mental Health, Psychological and Physical harm and worse. Life can become unmanageable in many ways including work and schooling alongside breakdowns in relationships,risk of convictions and a reduction in personal care. I can offer advice and support in all these areas having been in them and now out of them.
Experience
I have had multiple drug addictions in the past that have included Cannabis,Heroin,Crack,Benzo's,Codeine and over the counter tablets as well as prescription medicines and taken near enough everything. It caused a great deal of problems in my family and I also had suffered breakdowns,Hospitalizations,suicide attempts,convictions the lot. I had been in a 7 year drug using relationship which was tough. I've come out the other end now and haven't used illicit drugs for 5 years. I really do understand what it is like for the user and those around them.
Organizations
I am in 4 other categories here at All Experts: Abusive Relationships; Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT which can simultaneously help those with BPD and with Drug/Alcohol Problems; and Teenage Problems.
I also belong to Care2.com which helps various causes all over the world.
Education/Credentials
I have schooling up to A-Level standard,College Diplomas and what I offer here is valuable 'life experience'.
Past/Present Clients
I have done this voluntary job here at All Experts for about 3 years now.
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