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About Amarnath.B
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Expertise
Helping build recovery in the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by alcoholism, drug dependency and related diseases. Involved in counseling/rehabilitation. Can answer any question on this subject.

Experience
6 years of counseling in the area of chemical dependency.

Organizations
Volunteer expert in Alcohol Addiction with allexperts.com

Education/Credentials
Graduate/Post Graduate
DLCAS Hazelden/Addiction Studies/Theory & Practice of Addiction Counseling/Dual Disorders

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Amarnath.B 
In Category  Addiction to Drugs

SubjectDate Asked

Valium Withdrawal8/3/2008
  Q: I'm in my 50's and female. I for many years too 5 mg of valium to help me sleep. A few months ago I ...
  A: Essentially, withdrawal symptoms from Valium are like the mirror of its therapeutic effects. Valium ...
Should I stay7/18/2008
  Q: I've been in a relationship with a man whom I've grown to love very much, just recently I learn he ...
  A: At the outset, I'm glad that your boyfriend checked into a rehab and has the desire to stop. ...
methadone withdrawals7/15/2008
  Q: My uncle, who is now living with my family and I, has been taking methadone prescribed by his doctor ...
  A: Meth withdrawals usually last for 1 to 2 weeks depending on how much and how long he was on it. If ...
Girlfriend Recovering from Roxy addiction5/22/2008
  Q: Ok here is the short version. My girlfriend and I have been together for about a year. We have ...
  A: Your girlfriend is an addict and needs help. You are just enabling her. I think it is time you ...
One month addiction5/18/2008
  Q: I have just found out that my longtime boyfriend and father of my children has been shooting up ...
  A: I have a strong feeling that your boyfriend is an addict and has been using for a long time by the ...
our only brother is drug user5/17/2008
  Q: couple of weeks ago my brother was so ill for a week. he was sweating so badly and had high ...
  A: With the information provided it is very clear that your brother is hooked to drugs and needs ...
boyfriends drug addiction4/29/2008
  Q: Since the last time, my boyfriend once again did not call me for 2 days, he sent me a text message ...
  A: This is the usual personality of an addict. He/She always need a sounding board to blame or things ...
boyfriends drug addiction4/23/2008
  Q: I was unaware of my boyfriends prob untill after our daughter was born in August. He was a loritab, ...
  A: I think you've taken long enough to seek help. You are in an abusive relationship and it is ...
withdraw4/21/2008
  Q: my name is lora. i am 17 and have been using drugs for 4 years now. i am addicted to oxys cotton and ...
  A: At the outset I am glad that you've decided to quit. The withdrawal symptoms are sweating, nausea, ...
My daughter is addicted to Vicodin4/15/2008
  Q: My daughter is addicted to Vicodin, and I am wondering what to do. She blames me, ask me for money ...
  A: Yes your daughter needs help immediately. I suggest that she be first detoxified. Contact the ...
opiat addiction4/15/2008
  Q: I'v been on lortabs for a while now about 2 years for my back pain but I'v become addicted to them ...
  A: At the outset I am glad you have sought help and want to get rid of your addiction. I suggest first ...
cocaine/sweating2/2/2007
  Q: ,,about 6 months ago i started sweating real bad everywhere and i know it was the cocaine,,i still ...
  A: Yes its true with all coke addicts. Suggest you seek medical help because I think your blood ...
Vicoden12/25/2006
  Q: I took vicoden (1pill a day for 1 year) stopped 9 weeks ago. Slowed way down on marijuana use over ...
  A: At the outset a very happy christmas and a new year. It takes nearly 72 hours or more (depending ...
Marajuana9/12/2006
  Q: I smoked marajuana off and on for about 9 or 10 years. The last 2-3 years I was a chronic user, ...
  A: Marijuana Withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to: irritability anxiety physical ...
Crack Addiction7/3/2006
  Q: My husband has been addicted to crack cocaine for almost 20 years. He started in 1985 when 2 of his ...
  A: Addiction is an incurable disease & it can only be arrested by taking one day at a time. You should ...
Cousin On Meth6/30/2006
  Q: My Cousin Megan is 19 and im 16 she was suppose to get married in Oct. but called it off cuz she ...
  A: The only way you can help her is to ask the family to go with an addiction counselor & explain to ...
drugs2/15/2006
  Q: how can drugs affect your life?
  A: Drug addiction is a complex brain disease. It is characterized by compulsive, at times ...
please help!-interesting question1/27/2006
  Q: I have an interesting question for you, I’m not sure if this is your department or not but I’d ...
  A: At the outset, please tell me that if a person is drunk wouldn't they be smelling/stinking of ...
Marijuana1/16/2006
  Q: I'm 20 years old and have never done drugs of any kind. Lately I've been wondering what long-term ...
  A: Marijuana,if used only once does not necessarily effect one's body but you can get addicted to it. ...
quick question8/31/2005
  Q: i was just wondering if speed(amphetamine sulfate) actually speeds the metabolism of other ...
  A: Amphetamine actually stimulates other depressants like alcohol and it is a misconception that it ...
Methamphetamine7/28/2005
  Q: My girlfriend unfortunately is addicted to methamphetamine. SHe has been addicted for 20 years, and ...
  A: I think you have done your best. In fact, you are enabling her by staying on with her. Leave her ...
Assistance for Chemical Dependancy Treatment6/16/2005
  Q: I'm not sure if you can help me but I thought this would be worth a try. My fiance is currently in ...
  A: I am very sorry about the late reply. I wish I could help but I am neither from your state nor from ...
cocaine3/7/2005
  Q: How long will cocaine stay in your system? What is the general amount of time for all people? I am ...
  A: Your system is likely to be clear of cocaine in two to three days if one or more of the following ...
detoxing from drugs2/21/2005
  Q: I have been on a low dose of a heavy tranquilizer for about 30 years. I recently came off of it and ...
  A: At the outset, i am very happy for you that you have made the biggest decision of your life, to stay ...
Is there a problem???12/12/2004
  Q: husband lies about prescription to loratab. He claims its because i get upset and make a big deal ...
  A: If your husband is a recovering addict, then it is a serious issue and yes there is a problem. Your ...
underage and the law...10/12/2004
  Q: Can a parent sign an underage child into a facility, even if it's against the child's wishes? Is it ...
  A: I did answer this question but may be due to technical reasons you did not receive the reply. ...
Screenplay12/11/2003
  Q: I'm writing a screenplay. It calls for a disease or condition that causes recurrent spasms or ...
  A: Epileptic seizures are secondary to cocaine and marijuana abuse. Some individuals are also known to ...
interviw with addiction of alcohol4/3/2003
  Q: iam student i have resarch paper could you plz make interviw with someone who was addication with ...
  A: Sarah, here are the answers: 1.Alcoholism is a disease that causes a person to lose control over ...

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