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About Hector Manuel Rodriguez
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Expertise
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

Past/Present Clients
HIPAA law would not allow me to give information in this section. Every case is worked on an extreme confidential matter.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Hector Manuel Rodriguez 
In Category  Addiction to Drugs

SubjectDate Asked

drug addiction11/19/2009
  Q: my best friend snorts roxycotins, she has been doing this for five years now and i am so afraid for ...
  A: Your friend is in a very risky situation. Oxycontin abuse may lead to severe liver impairment which ...
treatment for addiction11/12/2009
  Q: Just found out tonight that my 21 year old is addicted to smoking black tar heroin.He wants help to ...
  A: I am afraid to say that your son is telling you the truth. The most feared thing among heroin ...
heroin while on methodone11/11/2009
  Q: when we met he was already on the methodone program & has been for about 8 years, so my main ...
  A: You are right my friend. Methadone is a blocker for heroin receptors in the brain. A very few ...
Herion Detox11/10/2009
  Q: I was wondering how long does the weakness feeling last after the pain goes away and is there ...
  A: What you are experiencing is very natural, is part of the process of rehabilitation. Everyone is ...
suboxin11/4/2009
  Q: Can suboxin help with a crack cocaine addiction?
  A: No, suboxine (buprenorphine) is used for opiates withdrawal only such as heroin. Crack-cocaine ...
is exposure to marihuana bad for a recovering painkillers addict?11/2/2009
  Q: Dr H. H. Rodriguez First of all, receive my greetings and most sincere gratefulness for your help ...
  A: Based on my own experiences when an addict is in recovery all triggers must be removed totally. If ...
opiate withdrawal10/30/2009
  Q: I have been on 180mg oxycodone for about a year, for chronic back pain. I decided to quit last week ...
  A: You already know your body and if you feel you should stick with 30mg for a few more weeks, it will ...
herion10/30/2009
  Q: i don't no where to start but ill give it a go, i was going out with my boyfriend for 5 years and he ...
  A: By what I read in your message you have been clean for a year and have a new boyfriend. You don't ...
heroin addiction10/21/2009
  Q: i have been a heroin addict for 14 years and have 2 older children who live with my parents.however ...
  A: Your creatures are in jeopardy and you still use. Forget about rewarding yourself for nothing. Do ...
Marijuana10/19/2009
  Q: and thank you for your future reply. I'm a grade 12 student in British Columbia, Canada. I am ...
  A: Your point of view is valid. There has not been scientifically confirmed harm from marijuana. But ...
percocet10/17/2009
  Q: I had taken 4 10mg percocets tonight and wanted to know what I can take to flush my system out ...
  A: It will stay in your system from 5 days up to 2 weeks. If you want to accelerate the process, drink ...
drug tests10/14/2009
  Q: If you have one person who uses drugs such as weed and cocaine and you exchange bodily fluids with ...
  A: In a certain way you may end up giving a false positive depending on the amounts of drug your ...
Problem with son using drugs10/12/2009
  Q: I am hoping you may give me some advice on how to deal with the situation of my 19 yr old using ...
  A: Your son is at a difficult age in life, he is still in the teens and peer pressure is very popular ...
Heroin withdrawls using suboxin10/9/2009
  Q: I am a 27yr old female, work full-time and come from a middle-class family. I suffer from obessive ...
  A: Here is a copy of our manual in regards of Suboxin= Suboxone= Buprenorphine. 1. Induction from ...
recovering alcoholic and cocaine addict10/9/2009
  Q: My boyfriend is close to 40 and he had told me that he's recovering for a year now from alcohol and ...
  A: We are dealing with a DUAL diagnosis here. on one side we have his mental condition and on the other ...
how to read a drug test10/7/2009
  Q: If one were tested for alcohol a read out of .15 would mean one was pretty drunk . So when one is ...
  A: I would really love to be of further assistance for your interesting topic but my knowledge is a ...
Hair follicle testing10/6/2009
  Q: Since 2005 I have been an everyday meth user. However, January 29th of 2009 I decided to beat the ...
  A: In regards of hair testing you may consult with http://www.craigmedical.com/Hair_Drug-Test_FAQ.htm , ...
Marijuana10/5/2009
  Q: Hey Mr. Rodriguez. I recently decided that I should cut back on smoking pot. There were times were I ...
  A: If you have been abstinent for 5 days, you may also make it for longer. If you decide to smoke once ...
I'm lost...10/2/2009
  Q: I have a friend, he's actually I really good friend of mine and he lost his father to suicide early ...
  A: Your friend's addiction is escalating to a point where he lost his will power. Ask him if he wants ...
marijuana testing10/1/2009
  Q: I have a court ordered urine screen weekly. I recieved three negative test for marijuana. My last ...
  A: In most cases it might be possible if you are taking certain medications like painkillers and some ...
my adult daughter has hit rock bottom from methadone use9/29/2009
  Q: my 21 year old daughter has been doing vicodin for 3 years and is now doing methadone and whatever ...
  A: com I am sorry to say that the combination of Methadone with Alcohol might be lethal, it could ...
Marijuana9/26/2009
  Q: I have been a chronic user for at least 3 years, smoking at least 5 blunts daily. I stopped smoking ...
  A: Heavy use of Marihuana may last up to 5 weeks in the body. Your chances of passing a drug test are ...
daughter is using heroin and is missing9/25/2009
  Q: Our daughter is 23 and up until this week had us all fooled. We sorta guessed she was involved with ...
  A: You are not the only one with the same situation, be patient. She may be able to get some heroin ...
Question about Cocain symptom9/25/2009
  Q: my name is mimi im 19 years old. i have a question. how do i know if my dad does cocain? all his ...
  A: If In your place, I might think he is using cocaine because his consistent sweat and stuffy nose. Is ...
Who is to blame?9/23/2009
  Q: One of my family members has been addicted to cocaine since he was 18 years old. He is now 40. He ...
  A: In my opinion, you should keep this subject at a private level, not everyone in your family will ...
Who is to blame?9/23/2009
  Q: One of my family members has been addicted to cocaine since he was 18 years old. He is now 40. He ...
  A: If we had to blame someone, we should blame both parts. One that should have run away in the ...
marajuana withdrawal9/23/2009
  Q: I have been an every day smoker for about 20 years. I quit recently due to a job and have been ...
  A: Congratulations on your decision of quitting Marihuana. Your strange dreams are just part of ...

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