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| Quitting Lortabs | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I want to thank you in advance for providing this service, and fortaking the time out of your busy ... A: Good for you. You're really going to do it! Won't be easy but it may be the most important thing ...
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| heroin/opiate addiction | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i am 21 years old and have been addicted to opiates for the better part of 2-3 years now. i used to ... A: Br0- If indeed you haven't used in eight days these acute symptoms will cease very shortly- perhaps ...
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| I love him and he is addicted to meth | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My husband was off meth for about 2yrs or so to tell you the truth I dont really know. We separated ... A: Leona- are you kidding? Hell no. An even better question is- Do I deserve better than to be married ...
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| Should I stay | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I've been in a relationship with a man whom I've grown to love very much, just recently I learn he ... A: How long had he been clean? Typically an addict in early recovery should stay out of relationships. ...
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| Drug addict or just having fun? | 7/15/2008 |
Q: In April I got back in touch with a college boyfriend after about 10 years and we started e-mailing ... A: As you know I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear but rather my honest opinion. Unless you ...
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| SMOKING | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My name is Hilda. I am thirteen years old. My boyfriend is also thirteen. he was born november 23, ... A: What a caring, sweet little girl you are! You say "i don't want to feel guilty if something ...
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| Percocet | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I think I'm addicted to percocet's. At first I started taking them b/c of an injury. Now that I ... A: I'm glad you wrote. It shows that you know you're playing with fire. Certainly your "habit" has ...
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| Codiene Addiction | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I previously suffered a lot of blunt force trauma to my head which has left me suffering very severe ... A: Narinder- You need to continue to ask medical professionals these questions. They have amazing ...
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| How to help an addict | 6/21/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for a year together for two and about a year before he met me -he ... A: Lesley- He lied to you for this long and now you believe him. I believe the best way to support ...
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| Recovery Books | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am a heroin addict who is now in recovery. I had been clean 10 months before relapsing. I attend ... A: Hey Frank, Wow... I've been waiting forever for someone to ask me this question. The fellowship and ...
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| boyfriends on methadone | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend has been struggling with oxycontin for the past five years. He has went to an inpatient ... A: Suboxone is used as methadone is, and contains naltrexone which is the opiate blocker. Why don't ...
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| Addiction and concealed pregnancy. | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I posted the question, "My sister is an heroin addict" a few years ago that was answered by Walt. ... A: This would be a great question for Dr Laura. Are you wrong to feel this way? Well- I do believe you ...
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| Help for our 18yr old son | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Our 18yr. old son is addicted to cocaine and opiates. His problem started in high school and is ... A: Congratulations. I can only imagine how hard this is for you. If he wont leave- what I would do is ...
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| addict daughter in jail | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter is a 6-year heroin/crack addict. I recently brought her home and she cleaned up for 10 ... A: I know how difficult this is for you as I have been on both sides of this situation- many times as ...
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| herion withdrawls | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have been using for 3 months and im stopping today!! i only snorted it until this last week and i ... A: If you're still clean- CONGRATULATIONS! There's something special about an addict getting clean! You ...
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| my son | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am sure you cringed...I know I cannot do this for him...My 29 yo son is in a methadone maintenance ... A: Cringe....no. Sympathy would be a better word- sympathy for both of you. Not empathy in your case as ...
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| Fiance & I split due to his addiction | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am in need of help. My fiance and I split up a few weeks ago because he revealed he had been using ... A: Lord have mercy. CeCi, that was painful to read. You are a victim of drug abuse- his. Why would ...
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| oxycotin | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I REALLY DONT KNOW HOW BAD IM ADDICTED BUT I KNOW I HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM I SNIFF ABOUT 2 40MG ... A: I would reccomend getting medical help including an in patient detox. You're right you do have a ...
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| Heroin withdrawal | 1/1/2008 |
Q: a close friend had a serious heroin addiction reaching 7g/day..he went through a cure and left the ... A: suboxone- fast detox. Do NOT take this medication for an extended period of time as once the system ...
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| Can an addict really ever change? | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Hey there. My question is simple. Can an addict really ever change? Can they ever be trusted again, ... A: LP, Can an addict really change and be trusted again? Yes absolutely. And yes there is hope for ...
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| getting through herion withdraw at home. | 12/26/2007 |
Q: i,m on day three-but for the first 2 days i have got through with subxone.will i have to go through ... A: Congratulations on your effort to get clean. Subxone is a powerful opiate with a long half life. You ...
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| addict daughter pregnant again for 2nd time | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I just got off the phone with our daughter who is an addict crack and/or cocaine - not sure if ... A: Of course you don't want to see her relapse again. But if you do the right thing which you already ...
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| me | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Well to start.... (Im fallen apart).....little by little! my older sister been smoking weed for a ... A: You say- "i was a good person now she cant even look at me the same". My friend you are a good ...
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| nightmares | 12/11/2007 |
Q: this is my 3rd question, but i was chicken to let others view the first 2. i was wondering about ... A: Nightmares on H? As I recall I would never dream at all on H but as soon as I could cat nap during ...
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| How do I beat this? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I am going crazy right now. I don't know what to do anymore. I have hit rock bottom. I thought I ... A: Tony- hopefully you're feeling better by now. I totally understand and can personally relate to the ...
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| Hopeless Cause ? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I am touched by your honesty and desire to help others who are walking in your former shoes. My 19 ... A: what I see here is a mother that loves her daughter dearly and is brave and couragous enough to not ...
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| My daughter's boyfriend | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter met Steve about 6 months ago. When they met she told him that she was pregnant and that ... A: The best thing your daughter could do for him at this point is to leave him. Addicts need to reach a ...
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| He is off his binge now but he won't come home | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am so sad right now. The man I love is not home because the past week he has been on and off ... A: I'm sorry you're in pain. If it truly is over know that these emotions will pass. Give yourself time ...
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| Am I helping or hindering his recovery | 11/25/2007 |
Q: My husband began using crack about 2.5 years ago (or so he tells me) and we separated a year ago. ... A: If he hasn't- if he want's you back- dealing with those emotions with you available while battling ...
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| cannibis | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I used to smoke cannibis on a regular basis and it nearly destroyed my life! I quit and tried my ... A: Only you can answer the question- Am I an addict.As an addict I would say your symptoms fit the ...
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| Drugs | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am trying to figure out what drug my husband is doing. He had a problem with oxycotin but when ... A: The products don't indicate anything to me other than it's really weird he's buying ambasol with no ...
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| Painkiller addiction | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have been addicted to norco painkillers for 10 years. I started taking them as prescribed by my ... A: Hi again.I hope you're ok. I'm curious to know where your at (status qoe or not) and what you ...
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| please help | 11/7/2007 |
Q: im a typical indian gal...i fell in love with this guy 1 and half years back and before that he was ... A: im a typical indian gal...i fell in love with this guy 1 and half years back and before that he was ...
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| son on oxycotin | 11/2/2007 |
Q: We just checked our 28 yr old son into a 90 day rehab. We can't contact him for 30 days. He came ... A: First lets give thanks... That's great that you're willing/wanting to educate yourself on the nature ...
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| Family and addiction | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I need advice in how to deal with my husband in respect to his brother, who is addicted to crack. ... A: If we were having tea I would ask you if you were happily married. I am concerned about your ...
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| 1st friend died, 2nd friend won't stop. | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Daniel, My name is Elaine, and I'm 13 years old. I have a question regarding drug abuse. My ... A: What a precious and caring person you are! I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult ...
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| abaut my husban | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My husband has been in doing drugs for 12 years we are a fairly young he is 28 and I am 21 we have ... A: I'm sorry you're going through this you sound like a great person. So it sounds like part of the ...
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| My soon to be ex is a heroin addict... am I making the right decision? | 10/12/2007 |
Q: .. will try to make this long drawn out story as quick as possible... Met my soon to be ex 13 years ... A: Hey Shannon, Sorry your going through this. Now I can confidently help someone that wants off dope ...
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| brother using heroin | 10/10/2007 |
Q: i just recently found out that my younger brother has been using heroin for the last few months. I ... A: What an awesome sister you are. I'm so sorry to inform you there's very little we can do here.Your ...
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| oxycotins | 10/7/2007 |
Q: can you tell me i have a son on suboxen for 4 months now detoxing from oxycotin ..when he runs low ... A: Suboxone is very addicting and IMO has a far worse withdrawal(similar to Methadone) than 100% ...
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| my husband is on crack and it ruins our lives!!! | 10/4/2007 |
Q: We had been married for only 6 month, but for the past 3 month my husband was smoking crack. he does ... A: Sofia- leave him as soon as possible. You say you love him. Do you love yourself? You know we can't ...
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| My Son is Addicted | 9/9/2007 |
Q: A year ago, my son went in Detox for a heroin addiction and got off of it. He relapsed about 4 ... A: I'm sorry for the delay- the truth is I've been putting my answer off hoping to be inspired in a ...
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| Fentanyl, Norco, Ambian and more | 9/8/2007 |
Q: My sister is currently in rehab and the arsenal of medications we found in her possession is ... A: Unfortunately there's very little you can do unless she has complete willingness to do whatever it ...
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| boyfriend on crack | 9/7/2007 |
Q: i didn't know what to say so i just walked out the basement and left him alone. i have had problems ... A: Carla- I'm so sorry you're going through this extremely difficult situation. You wrote me for advice ...
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| boyfriend | 5/21/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend is in recovery right now from heroine addiction. He has been clean for almost a year. ... A: Jennifer- Sorry but I would be really worried as well. I have seen people successfully quit without ...
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| Dating a cocaine user | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I'm glad I found this website and I sincerely look forward to your response- I've been seeing this ... A: Listen if I were you I would print this letter out (you're letter) and read it to him. Tell him ...
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| CALM OR STORM | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I'm a mother of 3 children, my husband of 10 years is addicted to crack/cocaine. in the last year ... A: Oh my! If you were my sister and here right now, I wouldn't know if I should hug you first or try to ...
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| Methedone detox | 5/13/2007 |
Q: My fiance has been on methedone for 2 years to recover from his heroin addiction. He is currently ... A: Not only possible but absolutely essential if he(& you if you stay) is to have any type of life ...
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| ocycotin | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have a son who is a drug addict...he jumps from drug to drug. I have just heard he is taking ... A: OxyContin is a synthetic opiate that is prescribed for pain and also sold on the street as are all ...
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| help me help my fiance | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My biggest question would be how can i really help my fiance kick heroin for life? I've been sitting ... A: Unfortunately, the answer to your biggest question is you can't. Only he can do that, yet he ...
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| drug testing | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I am a recovering drug addict who is on Methadone Maintenance. I have been clean for over 11 years ... A: Paul- I've never heard of this happening buddy, but continue to research. I would ask medical ...
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| methadone/heroin addiction | 4/30/2006 |
Q: my mother recently married a childhood friend. he has been a heroin/methadone addict for 20 years ... A: You can find a local chapter on the internet. This is an organization that gives help and support to ...
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| help? | 4/17/2006 |
Q: my fiencee is adicte to something and all i can get out of him is "yellow" and its a mix of 4 ... A: I was a little abrubt in my previous answer. This is actually a very similar predicament to one I ...
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| health affects | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Toth, I was wondering, based on short and long term effects, which is more harmful for your body; ... A: Luca- there is not a healthier option- there both really bad- however- I was addicted to both at ...
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| my husband has a cocaine/crack addiction | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I discovered last week that my husband has a cocaine and crack addiction. I found out because all of ... A: My sympathies to you. First off you only can help him if he wants the help. Furthermore he's going ...
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| Help with my son who is an addict | 3/6/2006 |
Q: My son was a using crack addict when he went to Thailand to fulfil a dream of being a Thai boxer. ... A: My heart goes out to you. Your situation reminds me of the grief I put my mother through. Thank you ...
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| Ex is Cocaine Addict/Alcoholic | 3/1/2006 |
Q: We both come from upper middle class backgrounds. He drank socially for the first year or so, but ... A: My heart certainly goes out to you. If there was ever a case of 'time to move on' yours is it. ...
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| Same story as your bio | 11/23/2005 |
Q: Decided to write you because you are a heroin addict, clean 5 years, then started abusing ... A: Laura- Hi from time to time I don't get notified of a question and it happened in this case- sorry ...
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| suboxone | 10/20/2005 |
Q: Dan, Thanks for getting back to me. I can't believe that the suboxone w/d is 10x worse. ... A: Both times I was answering another and while in my account noticed I have an unaswered question. ...
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| suboxone | 10/18/2005 |
Q: Dan, I think you and I have spoken before. I have been prescribed suboxone for vicodin w/d. I have ... A: Hey Buddy- Yes we have talked before. Sub. is a potent drug- but better than V ONLY FOR A FAST ...
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| Recovering Addicts & Oxycontin | 10/16/2005 |
Q: My sister-in-law is a recovering drug addict. For the past 10 or so years she has had pain problems ... A: As you know this is an extremely tough situation. There is no magic solution I can offer- or even ...
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| boyfriend and heroin | 9/17/2005 |
Q: I met my boyfriend in college. we experimented with every drug we could find. He took a liking to ... A: Toughie It sounds to me like you already made up your mind. Just the fact that your asking me this ...
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| Herion withdrawl | 9/15/2005 |
Q: I am going to be helping someone go though herion withdrawl, he is going to start on friday thurdays ... A: Hey J- Typically the 3rd day is worse than the first two with the fourth being the worse. Day 5 it ...
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| post-withdrawl depression | 9/14/2005 |
Q: i really dont know who to go to at this point. i had been doing heroin for 3 years and just recently ... A: However If you don't mind a cliche; "take what you can use and leave the rest". I don't do meetings ...
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| heroine rehab | 8/22/2005 |
Q: My brother has been taking heroine and crack cocaine for many years. He alledgedly wants to have ... A: Claire- Please exuse my language and straight foward manner. Your brother is full of shit! I'm 95% ...
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| heroin | 8/10/2005 |
Q: does heroin addiction affect my emotional stability A: what emotions? Absence of and major stunting is what's going on. Your basicly at the same emotional ...
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| Herion | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I have done this so many times and I dont get why I cant just say no when I get back from whatever ... A: Hey Buddy- I wore the detox's in San Diego out.I was banned from two and started going to hospitals ...
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| Mushrooms and Marijuana | 5/21/2005 |
Q: so it is dangerous or does it do anything to you( the flashback things)? or do you not know. and how ... A: Hey- I wouldn't worry about it as it totally went away. If you did more over time the residual ...
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| Mushrooms and Marijuana | 5/21/2005 |
Q: so you dont know any reason why i should be getting really ripped when i only smoke like half a ... A: Oh I see, sorry I didn't understand your question the first time. Yeah man there is something to ...
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| Brother-in-law addicted to marijuana | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I have a brother in law who is 19. He has been smoking marijuana since he was 14 or 15 and is a big ... A: Yes very few addicts stop until they reach a personal bottom. If he is prone to low self esteem, yes ...
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| Heroin vs. Alcohol | 4/21/2005 |
Q: Okay my boyfriend is trying, well not really, but says he is, to get clean from an addiction to ... A: Hey Nicole-Your right. Many times an H addict trying to stay sraight will break the ice with pot and ...
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| tricky herion situation | 12/5/2004 |
Q: I recently found out that a friend of mine is using herion... every day for a few weeks now. When he ... A: Your right this is a tricky situation and there are easy solutions. In fact unless he want's to quit ...
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| How Do I Help Someone I Love? | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I have a boyfriend whom I live with. We've been together nine months and have lived together most ... A: Sorry for the long delay Kelly, I was supposed to be on vacation status. Tough love is the only way. ...
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| withdrawl | 8/15/2004 |
Q: I recently went to detox for 7 days. I managed to stay clean for 5 days after that. However ... A: Hey Todd- Yes but the fact your asking this question probably means you havn't been using that long ...
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| Kicking heroin | 8/5/2004 |
Q: Daniel, I've been going through withdrawals for two days. I did a one small issue to releave the ... A: Hey Joe- You know it will bro, but don't sweat it. If you keep it at one you'll be fine. Four day's ...
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| Oxycontin | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I apologize in advance for the length of this email... My stepdaughter who is 19 has gotten hooked ... A: I forgot to mention, there is Oxy C in the state where the other family is. Wherever you go, there ...
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| problem | 5/18/2004 |
Q: My family has become convinced that a relative of ours has become addicted to some substance. No one ... A: Hey Cowboy, Sorry you have to go through this. Yes there is a site that will be very helpful to ...
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| 12 Step Recovery | 3/2/2004 |
Q: My name is Sarah and I'm an 19 year old student from Sydney, Australia. I'm currently researching ... A: I'm sorry...it's just that... well your question is not easy. Additionally I'm in this forum to help ...
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| addiction | 3/1/2004 |
Q: what is the best regimen for maintainance after giving up addiction to heroine A: The program of Narcotics Anonymous saved my life. It is a 12 step program but the entire program is ...
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| Drugs | 2/17/2004 |
Q: since the age of 16 i have smoke a lot of pot, ate a bunch of shrooms, ive done way too many over ... A: Mike- Listen Bro- You can absolutely regain your health. The body's ability to heal is amazing. Your ...
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| Illegal drugs | 2/7/2004 |
Q: Let me just say that I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with others via ... A: Hey Luke- You know the drugs I indulged in,although taking a definete toll on ones body definetly ...
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| Heroin Withdrawl | 2/6/2004 |
Q: My boyfriend of 9 months has been a heroin user for a steady 10 months & in rehab for about 2yrs for ... A: Congrats to your boyfriend for wanting to get clean.I myself made many attemps before achieving the ...
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| Heroin Addiction/Withdrawl Info & Help | 5/15/2003 |
Q: A good friend of our family is a heroin user. She got hooked by her boyfriend. She is 23 yrs old ... A: This is a complicated matter. If your going to help her at all she first has to be completely ...
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| cocaine addiction | 1/25/2003 |
Q: Mr. Toth, Thank you for volunteering your service. I am researching a novel. I was wondering if you ... A: I am researching a novel. I was wondering if you could tell me some detailed information on cocaine ...
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| son in withdrawl | 1/6/2003 |
Q: January 6, 2002 - 10:15 p.m. My son is taking methadone prescribed by our physician for heroin ... A: Your absolutely right, a shot of heroin will not help his withdrawl. If anything it will extend it. ...
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| helping my husband | 12/28/2002 |
Q: My husband is addicted to Heroin and keeps promising to stop, but has yet to do so. He promised to ... A: That comment is just a low blow from a sick person. Your right about him having to hit rock bottom. ...
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| Withdrawl - Paxil/Heroin | 12/6/2002 |
Q: I'm currently experiencing withdrawl from Paxil, which I am told is a lot like heroin withdrawl. ... A: Good to hear from you.I was not aware of Paxil being physically addictive. Your symptoms do sound a ...
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| Heroin Withdrawl | 9/23/2002 |
Q: I am in the second full day of withdrawl from Herion. I can handle the physical pain, but the ... A: Cindy- Sorry it took me a day to get back to you, allexperts was down. Congratulations for getting ...
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