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Addiction to Drugs/Questions Answered by Expert Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Teenage Problems | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Greetings! Hello Sir, I am Rachel Ann Rempis taking up Mass Communication at Far Eastern University, ... A: Most of the answers can be found at our web site by reading articles. But I try to briefly answer ... | |
| Effects of Drugs | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can answer my question. Can drugs destroy someone's mental health. What I mean is, can it ... A: Drugs can indeed send people into clouds. There are quite a few studies showing that marijuana can ... | |
| Started smoking | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Earlier this week I was in Rome with my band, my boyfriend, my crew, and my Aunty. My band's on tour ... A: I find it rather odd that a manager should stop you from eating. Eating healthy food can help you ... | |
| temezepam | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I work in the health system. Two years ago i developed severe depression which was unregognized for ... A: You can treat your depression without recourse to drugs by nutritional ways. Please read: ... | |
| nerve damage | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: i am a recovering addict and i now have restless leg syndrome not every night but most nights im ... A: Having been a drug addict one needs to make sure that the underlying biochemical abnormality that ... | |
| withdrawal from prescription drugs | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My doctor recently left his practice and I ended up going to a pain clinic. I have several ... A: The best way withdrawing from pain-killing drugs is by gradual means and under doctor's supervision. ... | |
| weed | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: my names lillyana my boyfreind is very very addicted to weed. He has a bad home life i understand ... A: You are righty you can not have a stable relationship with a person who is dependent on drugs. If ... | |
| relapse | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I just picked up my 9 month chip from a local support group. After this occasion I was placed in a ... A: If you feel you have an addiction problem it is simply because you have an underlying biochemical ... | |
| Self Harming and Drugs | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have been using drugs marijuana, ecstacy, lsd, and hearing voices and seeing things. I stopped ... A: I guess, you were using drugs as self-medication against your awful feelings, that are basically ... | |
| ecstacy decade of use side effects on libido | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend has used ecstasy for 10 years,and other drugs he has been clean for 8 years. While on ... A: Your boyfriend may have been using drugs in the past because of depression, which could be be still ... | |
| Energy Drinks | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I am a student and I am currently working on a project and would like to ask some questions. I am ... A: A major factor in addiction is the development of hypoglycemia, which is a sugar-handling problem. ... | |
| Roommate's addiction | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Hey there, I have a question about one of my roommates. She has an interesting addiction: salt. ... A: This is not altogether a strange addiction. Like other addictions it points to an underlying ... | |
| substance abuse counselor | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a former nurse, and I am a recovering addict (opiates). While in rehab I saw that many of the ... A: Ho Tricia, There are no official course in the type of Psychonutritional Counselling I do. The best ... | |
| What is next? | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: ...i'm feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. I have been on a roller coaster since meeting ... A: Your husband is not going to be alright unless he gets proper treatment for his addiction, over ... | |
| im confused.... | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 long rough years. i wish i could say the years were all ... A: You have to realize that a drug addict is not in control of his emotions. This means whilst being ... | |
| Nose damage after cocaine use.. | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Hey. I'm an 18 year old female and for the past 4 months I have been using cocaine regularly, some ... A: I cannot explain the pain, but I encourage you to see a doctor about this. If you feel you are ... | |
| relapse help | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: On Sunday at 4:00 PM i relapsed after over 2 years clean i insufflated 30 mg of oxycodone, i am ... A: The fact that you relapsed means that you never have been properly treated for your addiction. It is ... | |
| off the hook | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I took a urine test and might have had crack cocaine in my urine what over the counter medicine ... A: This is outside my expertise. I can help people overcome addiction if they want to. I suggest you ... | |
| hair follicle test | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend tested positive for meth after a hair follicle test. he denies any use for 7 months. ... A: I am not familiar with this test and I suggest that you discuss with a pharmacist or doctor. But if ... | |
| safe detox | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Ive been using methadone for 20yrs now i'm at 8mg have been for about 6wks how often should i reduce ... A: Whatever the addiction is, it is caused by an underlying metabolic disorder that needs to be ... | |
| quitting | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: i have been doing 30s for like 2 maybe 3 years. when i first started i could feel amazingly great ... A: I guess you were addicted to marijuana. If so, you can treat this addiction by nutritional means. ... | |
| drug detox | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have gone thru the withdrawl of herion and methadone how can i get some energy back its been 12 ... A: Treating drug addiction is not only about withdrawing from drugs and then replacing it with another ... | |
| Boyfriend on drugs | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Plesman, me and my boyfriend have been goin out for 4 months now and i am now pregnant by ... A: Drug addiction is a serious disease over which the addict has no control. It affects their ... | |
| please help | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 22 year old son i dont know how to help. I know he is on drugs and he swears he isnt. he is ... A: It is always difficult to help people who are using drugs and are in denial about being addicted. ... | |
| Crack | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: My husband was addicted to crack 15 years ago. I would like to know if that addiction has some ... A: This is quite possible. Most dug addicts and ex-drug addicts are hypoglycemic that can cause this ... | |
| 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 wish the best of luck. You will make it! _______________________________________________ Jurriaan ... | |
| 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: I must say from the first that I am not a great believer in AA or NA, because they generally ... | |
| my wife and cocaine | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: this is my last ditch effort for advice. I'm 29 and my wife is 28. She when we first began our ... A: I know how addiction can be a killer, but it is much easier to treat once you understand the ... | |
| Di-methionine | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Can this additive di-methionine found in mega-supplements give a false positive for methamphetamine? A: No I don't think so. But have this confirmed by your pharmacist. ... | |
| twin boys | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have identical 17 yr old twin boys who have been abusing oxys.They have stolen,lied and are very ... A: I hope you can get them of a hypoglycemic diet, and see if their behaviour improves. ... | |
| twin boys | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have identical 17 yr old twin boys who have been abusing oxys.They have stolen,lied and are very ... A: This is very difficult situation for you having children abusing drugs. The point is drug addiction ... | |
| My partener is becoming a heroin addict | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My partener of 8 years who i have a daughter with is doing more and more heroin. He says if we move ... A: You are in a dreadful situation. You have to understand that an addict cannot be stopped from taking ... | |
| Muscle cramps /Aches | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Just had a very quick question i have been off methadone since 6/21/2010 and still have cramps and ... A: This may be due to mineral imbalance. You could start to supplement with magnesium and see how your ... | |
| supplements | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been on a hypoglycemic diet for some time, and i take a lot of supplements. I take between 5 ... A: Taking supplements is generally safe. An alternative way of obtaining the vitamins and minerals plus ... | |
| Hello | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend is 40 years old. He was addicted to heroin from 22 until 30 years. He is clear 10 ... A: Absolutely not! If he still has cravings it means he has not treated the underlying biochemical ... | |
| Meth | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I suspect a coworker is using meth, or another drug. What are the signs I should look for? A: I would report your suspicions to your superiors if it affects your work. ... | |
| addects | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: my husband is a addict has been for thirteen years each relapse he stays sober a bit longer when ... A: If your husband is relapsing it means that he has not been properly treated for his addiction. ... | |
| ADHD medication and low blood sugar? | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 yr old female and have recently been diagnosed as having adult ADHD. My doctor prescribed ... A: You are so right, doctors generally know very little about hypoglycemia and pre-diabetic people. I ... | |
| robo tripping | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I suspect a friend of mine is using this method of drug use. I know it is not illegal, but can be ... A: Robotripping, like any form of drug use for "recreational use", is dangerous. There are simply no ... | |
| oxycotin | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: if you were only taking 80mg a day for 5 months, is relapse less likely? A: This is difficult to answer, because I don't why you were prescribed oxytocin. If there is a relapse ... | |
| pharmacokinetics | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: how long to eliminate thc from the body of a 300lb woman w/ adema and hypo thyroid A: I have not seen any studies on this. But from practical experience as a clinical nutritionist it ... | |
| boyfriend addicted to heroin | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: my boyfriend who i live with and have a child with is addicted to heroin and has been for a number ... A: This must be very difficult for you. There is no way a drug addict can get off drugs by will-power ... | |
| Help | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: We were to marry at the end of this year. A lot has happened in those four years that we have broke ... A: He is not in a position to say nthat he is NOT a hypoglycemic, This can only be ascertained by a ... | |
| Help | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: We were to marry at the end of this year. A lot has happened in those four years that we have broke ... A: This is correct. The first step in treatment is going on a hypoglycemic diet, preferably under the ... | |
| Help | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: We were to marry at the end of this year. A lot has happened in those four years that we have broke ... A: You have to realize that for a drug addict, obtaining drugs is more important than living with you. ... | |
| Addictions Counsellor | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of going to school to become a addicition counsellor. I was wondering if you could give ... A: Addiction counselling is one of the most difficult areas of counselling, but if you master that, you ... | |
| Do I have a problem with drugs and alcohol? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've been drinking since the summer before freshman year and smoked weed for the first time spring ... A: As you said without drugs you feel lousy and it is this lousiness we need to treat. Most people ... | |
| Oxy Shootup | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My roommate and bestfriend since we were children has a problem. He shoots up oxycoton, and other ... A: You are right that a person must reach rock-bottom before he can decide to seek treatment for ... | |
| Pot paranoia | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and I have been smoking pot on and off for three years but more frequently in the ... A: Smoking pot may seem harmless, but is can cause people to be paranoid, even schizophrenic. If you ... | |
| Herione User. | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 4 years. When we first started dating all he did was smoke weed. ... A: Drug addiction is a serious illness, and not easy to treat. But unless he is treated he will ever be ... | |
| drug addiction taking over | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i am a nineteen year old girl. My boyfriend and I have been going out for 3 years..starting in high ... A: This is a difficult situation to be in. Your boyfriends relapse are due that he has never been ... | |
| dirty test | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I am in out patent program for alcohol we test twice a week. 2 weeks ago I tested dirty for meth ... A: I don't think so. This very question has been discussed at: ... | |
| oxycontin addiction | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I just read someone else question almost the same, I had back surgery but recovered ,quit drinking ... A: Being addicted to pain killers is not much different from being addicted to anything else. Most ... | |
| My Boyfriend has a Drug Problem | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old girl and my boyfriend and i have been going out for just over a year. My ... A: This is a very difficult situation. You have to understand that people addicted to substances cannot ... | |
| How to Break a caffeine addiction | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am addicted to caffeine. I read about all the negative side effects so I decided to stop drinking ... A: You should withdraw from coffee (caffeine) only very gradually over a period of say three weeks ... | |
| percocet addictions(snorting) | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i have now been doing percocets for 3 years and am dependent on them i am not doing crazy amounts. i ... A: I think you got yourself caught up in addiction. This can be treated like any other addiction by ... | |
| worrying about health on methadone and want to know best way to get off of it | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been involved with the crc methadone clinic for four years, Since I started there I have had ... A: I suppose even the clinical supervisors will get frustrated with he lack of progress for treating ... | |
| drug abusing son-in-law | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: With enough notice, can he pass a hair follicle test. If so, what is our next step. We know ... A: If he is interested in treating himself we can help, but if he is not, there is little we can do. ... | |
| 31 yr Old Addict Step Son | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: This is a difficult time for my wife and I. We took him in after he lost his job and separated and ... A: I believe you have taken the right steps not to bail him out, as a drug addict in denial has to ... | |
| marajiana | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: what class is it and why do they classify it that way? is it a hallucinogenic? does it permanently ... A: Marijuana is defined as at: ... | |
| My sister is on drugs | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My sister is on drugs and she is 21 and shes in jail now but i want her to get clean. I'm 9 now and ... A: It is nice to hear that you want to help your sister. Your sister should be able to help herself if ... | |
| my 52 year old brother | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: My brother is 52 years old,he lives with my mom because his wife kicked him out due to his alchol ... A: I can understand your frustration. I am not set up to get people into a rehabilitation centres. I ... | |
| my 52 year old brother | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: My brother is 52 years old,he lives with my mom because his wife kicked him out due to his alchol ... A: This must be an awful situation for your mother. It is obvious to me that he has never been treated ... | |
| crack. | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: it started out as just snorting an smokin pot. but my cousin an i have been doin ccrack alot my ... A: Addiction is a physiological disorder that can make you become addicted to chemical that give you a ... | |
| BiPolar, Schizophrenic, addicted to smoking | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Its my brother who was your normal highschool jock growing up. He was a national honor society ... A: I am so sorry to hear your story. Yes it is a well-known fact that many young people starting to ... | |
| Nutritional psych info | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for some info on drug use and found this site which is really interesting. I am a ... A: I am not a Clinical Psychologist but a Nutritional Psychologist. I am not aware that this is an ... | |
| Seroqel and effexor | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My wife is stopping Effexor and Seroquel cold turkey. She had been thinking about weening herself ... A: It is not a good idea to withdraw from drugs cold turkey. This should be done very gradually and ... | |
| Nutritional psych info | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for some info on drug use and found this site which is really interesting. I am a ... A: You are right I am not a registered Clinical Psychologist, nor do I want to be. I don't want to be ... | |
| Hydrocodone | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with Tarlov cysts. The Dr. has me on Vicodon to control the pain. I have been ... A: This is becoming more like a medical problem than a psychonutritional problems. I hope the problem ... | |
| Hydrocodone | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with Tarlov cysts. The Dr. has me on Vicodon to control the pain. I have been ... A: I am sad to hear about your diagnosis of Tarlov cysts. I found some information about this at: ... | |
| I drank vaginal soap to get hallucinations | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: First you should know I'm 14. 3 days ago I was out with my friends, and they asked me if I wanted to ... A: This goes to show that it is easy to poison or even kill a 14 year old boy with drugs. I can give ... | |
| methadone to morphine | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been on methadone for the past ten years after unsuccessfully attempting to get off of ... A: It seems to me that you have been caught up in the addiction to pain-killers. This is probably ... | |
| substance abuse | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I had my daughter 4 years ago and my life changed, i starting suffering with panic attacks and the ... A: I don't belive that these kinds of symptons can be cured by drugs. Drugs mask symptoms without ... | |
| aderall | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: i heard that aderall had crystal meth is that true? A: I found the answer at: http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/question/869798/51840 ... | |
| marijuana addiction | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: There is a lot of people who use drugs what is the main reason they do it? A: There are many young people who are depressed and don't know they are depressed. When they come into ... | |
| My son does cold pills | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My 21 year old son still lives at home and swallows a bottle of CCC or Mucinex probably every other ... A: "Mental illness" can not be controlled by punishment, by love or any other possible means apart from ... | |
| quiting oxycocet | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: i've been taking 12 to 20 percocet steady now for at least 4 yrs,i have osteoarthritis or the r hip ... A: You cannot withdraw from these pils "cold turkey". This can be dangerous. You should withdraw ... | |
| quiting oxycocet | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: i've been taking 12 to 20 percocet steady now for at least 4 yrs,i have osteoarthritis or the r hip ... A: You are in a difficult situation and don't be too hard on yourself. Pain killers are addictive and ... | |
| Helping a friend | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been helping my flatmate/good friend get well from a recent opiate addiction in New Zealand. ... A: Drug addiction can be successfully treated if you treat the underlying biochemical abnormalities ... | |
| hi want to know things for homework on english | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: have you got any good advise on alcohol its ergent A: I will need to have more details to give an answer. Is it about alcoholism, sex, age, circumstances. ... | |
| xanax and perks | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: what are the effects compared to orally takein xanax and perks on the othe hand to sniffing them ive ... A: Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorder. Unfortunately drugs ... | |
| recovering addict and relapse... | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my boyfriend had really bad back pain from and accident and wheh he went to the droctor they ... A: An addict can only resolve his addiction problem when the underlying biochemical disorder is ... | |
| Question About Alcohol Use | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Age: 25. Gender: M I think I'm probably drinking alcoholically, but I want to know how serious my ... A: Many people resort to alcohol as self-medication against anxiety and all sorts of other mood ... | |
| marijuana | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: i have just started a new job and have to have a mdical, i have been told i have to be checked for ... A: This is difficult to say and depends on what drug testing they rely. I can not give you any advice. ... | |
| Percocet addiction | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: im a 22 year old male ive been very addicted to percocet for about 10 months now and i am trying to ... A: Drug addiction is a difficult problem. It is mainly a nutritional illness, and if you understand the ... | |
| meth addiction | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am sadia from Bangladesh. I am 23 years old.I got married 2years back.before marriage, i knew ... A: Addiction is a dreadful diseases. It is not something that can not be overcome by willpower. It is ... | |
| If amt detected would be considered alot | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: being tested for meth with a cut off limit being 1000 ; test came back positive ,read 2026 .I would ... A: This is a question you should ask to whoever tested you. ... | |
| Crack Smell | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I really think my neihgbor is using Crack. There is a metalic smell and I alwaqys get a headache. I ... A: I am a little confused as to how I can help you. If your neighbour is using crack, how can this ... | |
| Adult alcoholic son who wants to move back home | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My son is 40 years old and I'm sure has been an alcoholic since he was in his teens. He has stolen ... A: This is a most distressing situation you are in and there are no easy answers. The point I want to ... | |
| PROFESSIONAL ADVICE NEEDED | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 yr old son on crack, possibly herion, he has been keeping the drug use a secret, so only ... A: This is sad situation to be in, but you did right by putting limits on acceptable behaviour. Drug ... | |
| drugs | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: i have been smoking cannabis since i was 14 on and off taking ecstasy, speed, magic mushrooms and ... A: Smoking marijuana can lead to schizophrenia so marijuana is not a harmless herb. If you want to ... | |
| drugs | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i'am looking for ways to deal with a drug addicted grown child who lives in my house scot free with ... A: I am not exactly sure what the question is but I guess the question is how to treat children who are ... | |
| Ambien withdrawl | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am going through Ambien withdrawl and do not have insurance to go to a detox center, However, I am ... A: It is not easy to withdraw. Please read: Treatment of Drug Addiction at: ... | |
| what do i do | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been living with this man for two years and i think he is on something. he works every day ... A: Yes, there is such a thing as a workaholic. It means their values are centred around the work ... | |
| Baby powder addiction? | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I read an article that there are people addicted to baby powder. They eat it. Is this true?? A: I have not come across this. _______________________________________________ Jurriaan Plesman, ... | |
| Issues with Alcohol | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am Charlotte and about to turn 16. Recently I have found that unless I am drinking, I cant enjoy ... A: I must admire you for your insight. A lot of people become alcoholic, for precisely the reason you ... | |
| detox | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to clean out my system of thc faster than normal not just for an hour but permanently is ... A: THC is a fat-soluble material and it will take a long time to clear this from the body. The best is ... | |
| getting off roxicodone | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: to whom this may concern i need help! i have a friend who has been taking roxy for 3 years an I'm am ... A: The best strategy is to treat the underlying biochemical abnormality that is responsible for ... | |
| He doesn't act right. | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: My adult son came to visit. I told him when he came to see me he couldn't drink. He say's he ... A: This is a difficult situation. If you son is addicted it is most likely that he will lie about it, ... | |
| alcohol addiction | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 48 years old. My family has a history of substance abuse. For years I've been a weekend ... A: This is an awkward situation you are in. Don't be too hard on yourself, because the addiction you ... | |
| Friend's Addiction | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I was in college for a brief period of time, where I met two guys who quickly became very close ... A: This must be a very difficult situation you are in. Drug addiction is hard to treat, but it does not ... | |
| Tested positive with Methamphetamine. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My soon to be father-in-law was arrested with a DUI and is on probation. He went and took a drug ... A: I cannot advise you. It is best to ask a local pharmacist. If he has an addiction problem perhaps ... | |
| making my withdrawal more comfortable | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: my husband is due home from rehab in 2 weeks as he has just gone through a heroin and methadone ... A: You may find some hints at: Drug Addiction is a Nutritional Disorder at: ... | |
| Change in my brain! | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 15 year addict, I met my girlfriend in 1999, and have a daughter with her, one might ask why ... A: Of course i don't know what happened, but I guess that you may have been scared out of your wits to ... | |
| over coming the crack addiction | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: MY NAME IS CANDICE. IM 28YRS OLD. MY BOYFRIEND WAS ADDICTED TO COCAINE FOR 10 PLUS YRS. 1 NIGHT THE ... A: You seem to have the right attitude to help him. But it is entirely up to him. What worries me that ... | |
| marijuana | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been smokin pot for 3 months now. if I quit how long would it take for these symptoms of ... A: It seems to me that you may have been smoking pot to counteract some negative feelings. I don't know ... | |
| crack | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: she is trying to get better for 3 weeks its been very hard for her. this is the fist time in 3 yr ... A: The only way I van help you is by referring you to articles that explain why some people become ... | |
| Opiate Addiction | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband was in a detox program for any oxy addiction several years ago and since then has been ... A: Both of these pain-killing drugs are addictive, and I would guess that he is still suffering from ... | |
| fiance in recovery who had a 3 year affair with gay man for crack cocaine | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: My fiance of nearly 2 1/2 is currently in his 8th treatment center. He's at a half way house in ... A: The reality is that a drug addict will remain so unless he is treated for his addiction. Addiction ... | |
| substituting maraihuana for cigarettes | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have lower vascular problems and have quit smoking but still want one badly. Does smoking ... A: I know giving up smoking is not easy, but smoking marijuana is not going to make it easier, in fact ... | |
| Being with recovering addict | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: A couple of months ago I met a new guy and quiet quickly we feel in love. He told me after the ... A: Living wit an ex-addict is not easy, unless they have been in proper therapy. The best way to handle ... | |
| drugs; a few questions... | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: (female-16) My brother graduated seventh in his class, I'm the youngest and about to be 6th, my ... A: Young people who experiment with drug may do so out of curiosity, but also as a release form ... | |
| Drug Addiction | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: How to help highschool students get rid of their drug addiction A: BY teaching them the causes of drugs addiction. Drug Addiction is a Nutritional Disorder at: ... | |
| detox | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: What does someone addicted to pills (ocxycotton, lortab), experience regarding detoxing, if any? A: For withdrawal symptoms pleas have a look at: ... | |
| my boyfriend... needs help.. help us please | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend of over two years is using heroin. I found out last august and he immediately went in ... A: Yes, there is hope for him, if you know how to treat drug addiction. He can do it himself by ... | |
| Heroine,cocaine addict | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a 21yr old daughter here in East London South Africa who takes the above, she needs ... A: I can give only advice as to how have been able to help drugs addicts by nutritional means. They ... | |
| my 20 yr old son | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I found burnt tin foil and a hollowed out pen as well as 2 small ballons in my son's room which he ... A: Well it is obvious that your son has a drug addiction problem. Please read: Most teenagers smoke ... | |
| UA | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: If I left a few tablespoons of urine to be tested for drugs how long would the pee remain testable? ... A: I don't know, ask a pharmacist. _______________________________________________ Jurriaan Plesman, ... | |
| i think i am addicted | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: As i had back probems since childhood and my husband had bak problems too,he started to take pain ... A: For an alternative approach to the treatment of drugs addiction see: Drug Addiction ... | |
| UA | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: If I left a few tablespoons of urine to be tested for drugs how long would the pee remain testable? ... A: May be you can find the information in the follwing: Urine testing at: ... | |
| second hand drug smoke | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old male. I do not completely understand everything about getting high. I know a ... A: Of course they can and they will soon smoking themselves. Depression is a Nutritional Disorder at: ... | |
| SON MAYBE SMOKING ROXICODONE | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I GAVE MY SON A DRUG TEST FOR SMOKING ROXICODONE AND HE PASSED BUT THERE ARE SIGNS THAT SOME PEOPLE ... A: If an addict does not admit that he has an addiction, there is little you can do to help him. You ... | |
| dating a former addict | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: So I have a few questions. I just started dating a former drug addict, he's been clean for over 5 ... A: There is a true saying that an addict should COMPLETELY abstain from his drug of addiction. This is ... | |
| Drug and alcohol addiction | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: My son is 24 and constantly drinking to excess with xanax abuse mixed in. After he was arrested for ... A: Your son's addiction to alcohol or other drugs is beyond the control of your son or you. It is a ... | |
| allergic to marijuana? | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: well i used to smoke marijuana for about three years and i stoped for about three months until my ... A: One of the very common side effects of smoking marijuana is having these symptoms of anxiety and in ... | |
| What does caffiene do to the body? | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my name is edward, I am a boy, and I am 10. I am doing a research project on energy drinks, and ... A: See: The effects of caffein on the body: ... | |
| hypoglycemia depression link | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have asked my doctor if my depression could be being caused by hypoglycemia. He says the condition ... A: This is the usual response from conventional medicine who do not understand. For a practitioner in ... | |
| Prescribed drugs | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: this is about my father. He is 53yrs old and has been taking valium & endone & other drugs ... A: This is a difficult situation. BUt it is obvious to me that your father suffers from some sort of ... | |
| bupenorphine | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: How long does it take to get bupenorphine out of your system? There is a separate urine test for ... A: I do not believe that drugs can cure "drug addiction", because this illness is due to a nutritional ... | |
| The Effects of Tobacco Use | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I am 14 years old and need some help with a project that I am working on called The Effects of ... A: you will find plenty of answers at google at: ... | |
| addiction | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: im age 23 and im addicted to painkillers and coke a cola the pop ive been to the doctors but he said ... A: Drug addiction is difficult to treat. If you understand the underlying biochemsitry of addiction you ... | |
| help please | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 15 yeras old son went to a party them other day and the next day in the morning I noticed him ... A: I don't know whether you are saying your son is taking drugs or you suspect he is taking drugs. The ... | |
| pregnancy addiction | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: ivebeen taking them for more than a year im about 9 weeks. i was taking 10 a day im down to 5 a day. ... A: Whether you are doing damage to your unborn child depends on your individual circumstances. But an ... | |
| How did he pass that drug test? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I had a feeling my fiance was doing drugs again! I asked him about it and of course he said no!so i ... A: Drug addicts are master manipulators and can use every trick in the book to get hold of their drugs. ... | |
| drug test | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I did a ua last week and was informed that it came back pos for meth the only thing i was taking was ... A: This is outside my speciality but maybe you can get some information at: ... | |
| Opiate withdrawal | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I had a back injury on 24th July 2007. I was prescribed DHC continuous by my GP, initially 60mg ... A: Not knowing the details of the injury ad surgery I am not in a position to give answers to this. It ... | |
| oxycotin abuse | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My doctor put me on this drug 4 years ago for a hand injury. I have told him I want off as I have ... A: If you think you are addicted then it can be overcome by going on a hypoglycemic diet. Please read: ... | |
| Is snorting crushed smarties/nerds or pixiestix bad for you? | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I didn't really know where to catagorize this question, but O well. I am 13 almost 14 and I'm a ... A: Tis seems to be a form of addiction, and this can be due to the fact that without doing this ... | |
| Marajuana addiction | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm twenty one years old and I have a 1 & a half year old son & husband whom I met (and been with) ... A: There is no doubts that smoking marijuana can cause a serious addiction and will eventually affect ... | |
| 18 year old teen still using drugs | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: We are lost as to what do next like I am sure many other parents. It was very hard to get him to ... A: L., Most conventional methods for treating drug addiction fail, because it is not recognized ... | |
| 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: I must say you must have suffered a lot. I don't think I can be of much help, because you need to be ... | |
| Hello there. | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Hey I am doing a school report and i need to find out a little bit more on drugs, or more ... A: //www.drugfreeamerica.org/, Most of your answers can be researched at: ... | |
| effects of secondhand smoke | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm in a debate with a friend over the negative effects of second hand drug smoke. I'm hoping you ... A: I just would not be around any party where they smoke pot or take any drugs. I'd like to meet ... | |
| 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: This must be every difficult situation for you. My guess is that your husband is depressed. Because ... | |
| side effects of loritabs | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I take 6 loritab 10/500 a day for real bad leg and knee pain. I go to a pain center each month and ... A: I am not qualified to give information on drugs such as Lortab. But here is some information on ... | |
| hypoglycemia and heroin addiction | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Earlier today I was looking into possible links between my sugar addiction and my heroin addiction ... A: Dar Heather, Your remarks brought back memories when I was addicted to psychotropic drugs due to ... | |
| HELP | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My son is on meth he does want to get off. He is shooting up Please help! I have no insurance and ... A: This is a difficult situation. If he does not want to give up meth, there is little you can do. Most ... | |
| I was just wondering...... | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: in your opinion do you think that subliminal hypnosis could work on a person to overcome a real ... A: I see addiction being due to an underlying biochemical abnormality, that need to be treated to beat ... | |
| addiction | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance' believes he is not addicted to marijuana, but his behavior is intolerable when he is not ... A: I can see you are in a very difficult situation. You have to understand that for a drug addict his ... | |
| drug test | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: If you show a positive for meth on a dipstick drugscreen,but you show a negative for ... A: I believe "meth" and amphetamine is the same thing. The best is to ask the person who is testing. I ... | |
| brother | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My brother is using cocaine, pot and drinking. His wife and kids left him today. I need to call him ... A: Your brother's drug addiction has nothing to do with his past upbringing or the past. Drug addict ... | |
| lortab and soma during pregnacy | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking lortab 10mg. at least two a day for the past 4 months i just recently found out ... A: Lortab (Vicodin) is take for pain relief and can be addictive. The effects of Vicodin in pregnancy ... | |
| help me understand | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have been together for 5 years. We have both had a drug problem but i have stopped ... A: You have to understand that his need for drugs is far more important to a drug addict than helping ... | |
| out of system | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: ive been of pot for 1 month was a 7 gram a day addict how long will it take 2 get directly out of ... A: Usually tests show that THC, the active ingredient of marijuana, gets out of your system well within ... | |
| SEVERE methadone withdrawls | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I dont know where to turn. I have been on methadone for over 4 yrs for severe pain and I just moved ... A: I am not sure why you were prescribe methadone for pain, as this is usually prescribe to beat ... | |
| Marijuana | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: i am 19 years old , and i used to smoke marijuana daily for about 2 years then stopped in july but ... A: This all depends. See "How long does marijuana stay in the system?" at: ... | |
| what is Roxy | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: what is Roxy? Someone told me that my son had snorted a half of a Roxy. He is so out of control and ... A: I can only guess that Roxy means any of the addictive drugs your son is using. I can guess that ... | |
| valum | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: how long does valum stat in your system A: This is very short question and I can only guess that you have been taking Valium for some mood ... | |
| Smok'n an' Drink'n | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I've been smoking(2) drinking and using various drugs for 35 years. I need to put the kibosh on the ... A: The only way to beat drug addiction is to treat the abnormal underlying biochemistry of addiction. ... | |
| does my brother have a drug or alcohol problem? | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I'll just give you the basic stuff. At first when we visited our hometown my brother was all about ... A: You have to realize that an addict is a destroyer of relationships. They are very manipulative and ... | |
| Recovery | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm roughly 17 years old. Beginning in the summer of last year, I started smoking copious amounts of ... A: Treatment of drug addiction does not mean just withdrawing, but you need to treat the underlying ... | |
| my son is on cocaine | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My son is 39 years old and lives at home. The hospital just called me and he tested positive for ... A: This is a sad situation. There s little you can do, because your son will have to want to get off ... | |
| heroin addiction | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: about a year ago i found a bag of heroin in my boyfriend's house. then 6 months ago his mom found ... A: Just as well you broke up with him, because drug addicts can be very manipulative and they are ... | |
| rehab | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I dated this guy 2 years ago who was a drug and alcohol addict. He cheated on me and we broke up. ... A: I believe one has to be very careful about getting emotionally involved with a a drug addict, simply ... | |
| Cocaine use & dopamine | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about the use of cocaine and its impact on regular life. When I was studying the ... A: Please go to our web site and search for "Dopamine". This will lead you to articles where I have ... | |
| Ambien, xanex | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a very close friend that I'm worried about. She's on prescriptions for Ambien, since she ... A: Whatever happens there is little you can do, except support her and try to understand what is ... | |
| crack | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if a person is addicted to smoking crack can they really go months between uses? Or ... A: This is difficult to say. Some can use occasionally. Most drug addicts are not honest about their ... | |
| needing help asap | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: see I just found out that my husband is heavy on drugs coke heroin etc, he want to quit for me,we ... A: Refer him to the articles I have given. He has to help himself! Let him read my book "Getting off ... | |
| Crack and Weight Grain?? | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 23yr old female. I stopped smoking crack about 4 years ago, I used it heavily/daily for about ... A: The reason why you are putting on weight is because you are not metabolizing carbohydrates (the ... | |
| needing help asap | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: see I just found out that my husband is heavy on drugs coke heroin etc, he want to quit for me,we ... A: There is not much you can do. He has to help himself. But it may help knowing that drug addiction is ... | |
| withdrawl | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: my daughter is starting the detox process tomorrow, with my help, she has two small children and ... A: When it comes to withdrawing from drugs the best is this to be done under doctor's supervision. ... | |
| loratab | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I want to know how someone can tell just by looking at a person and say that they have an ... A: I can assure you that there is no way of knowing just by looking at a person whether or not they are ... | |
| Lived with a so called recovering addict | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I lived with a recovering addict for almost two years I have two daughters with him and he states ... A: No not all addicts behave like your husband, but some do. When you are a drug addict you have no ... | |
| nerve damage from drug abuse | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: My brother has abused alcohol & drugs most of his life. He is now 51. He's been in jail for over a ... A: This must be hard for you and your brother. As soon as it is possible he should try to get help from ... | |
| Lived with a so called recovering addict | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I lived with a recovering addict for almost two years I have two daughters with him and he states ... A: I quite understand that you are hurt. Drug addicts are destroyers of relationships, because they are ... | |
| Lived with a so called recovering addict | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I lived with a recovering addict for almost two years I have two daughters with him and he states ... A: You did well by getting this man out of your system. Drug addiction is difficult to treat, mainly ... | |
| child 22 addicted to meth | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter addicted to meth. She has a 5 year old boy that I take care and have since he was ... A: This seems to be a legal or criminal matter which falls outside my expertise. I suggest that you ... | |
| Speed - Time to stop. | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an addiction to speed. I smoke it daily, and have for the past year, when my boyfriend was ... A: Going to a cognitive therapist may not help you at this stage, because addiction is mainly a ... | |
| Marijuana and Seizures | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: i'm 18 years old and a female. Here's my problem. I smoke marijuana regularily and lately i would ... A: I certainly would worry about that. The first step is going top see a doctor have yourself tested. ... | |
| My husband and Heroin | 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: I am sorry to hear about your husband. Addiction is a disease in the literal sense of the word and ... | |
| Fiance's Alcoholism and Crack Addiction | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old female registered nurse. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years. He suffers ... A: Dealing with an addict is always difficult, because addiction is a very serious disease, and ... | |
| what can i do? | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm 21 an my b/f is 28, he uses drugs. I want to help him but don't know how to! He uses to shot ... A: Being emotionally involved with a drug addict is going to be very hard for you. Drug addiction is ... | |
| breaking the addiction | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: i am not on drugs. im on something sooooo much better. i call it 'drinking through blood'. i had ... A: Self-harming seems to be due due to an underlying depression. So you need to treated for depression, ... | |
| roxicodone addiction | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking roxicodone for about 4 months everyday atleast 2-6 a day...i smoke them,snort ... A: Well unfortunately you have become addicted to it. Drug addiction can be beaten with sufficient ... | |
| canabis addiction | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have the symptoms of a psychological cannabis addiction.I have been a regular user for some years ... A: Have a look at: Depression is a Nutritional Disorder at: ... | |
| Daughter's Boyfriend Addicted to Meth | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: My daughter had her 18th birthday about 2 weeks ago, and a week ago she told us that her boyfriend ... A: I can quite understand your concern about your daughter's relationship with an addict. Your daughter ... | |
| MY BOYFRIEND | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I AM WONDERING WHY I FEEL SO DEPRESSED FOR CALLING THE POLICE ON MY BOYFRIEND THAT DOES CRACK..WE ... A: I don't know whether your boyfriend still wants to be with you. There is only one way to find out ... | |
| My boyfriend. | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey my names olivia. I have been going out with this guy for about 2 months and we have fallen in ... A: I must say that falling in love with a drug addict can be very dangerous to you. Drug addiction is ... | |
| herion | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i have a wonderful step-daughter that has a year old baby and she is involved with a young man that ... A: This is difficult situation because heroin addiction as with all addiction is difficult to treat. ... | |
| crack addiction | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a family member with a long history of addictions drugs/alcohol/prescriptions anorexia and ... A: I know it is so sad to see somebody go down hill with addiction. It is a difficult disease to treat, ... | |
| what are my rights? | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: A parent to a young child uses amphetamines on a weekend basis. she loves her son, looks after him ... A: It is very difficult to predict what the ultimate outcome is when a person uses drugs to function ... | |
| my daughter seems to be going down hill | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: in one month she has lost her job car . she is out all night and when she comes home its usually ... A: You are one of many unlucky parents who have found out that your children have become a drug-addict. ... | |
| my brother whos 15 | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: i am 14 and my brother is fifteen and i don't know what to do. My brother does drugs distributes and ... A: It is so sad to hear that, but your brother is on a fast descending spiral into nothingness. He is ... | |
| my son | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 25 year old son who is a herion addict for the last 5 years he has gone through the jail ... A: This is a courageous step. I know of one client who was arrested following smoking pot at home. When ... | |
| Guilt | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: alright so this question is not of a drug addiction but just of a guilt issue. (Im a frosh in ... A: I get the impression that you have been trying to deal with uncomfortable feeling,s the nature of ... | |
| my son | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 25 year old son who is a herion addict for the last 5 years he has gone through the jail ... A: Drug addiction is a very serious illness. Most authorities claiming to treat it, in fact have a poor ... | |
| drug abuse | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I know someone who is on some type of controlled substance, but they refuse to admit it. He claims ... A: As a retired Probation and Parole Officer I am quite familiar with this situation. Drug addiction is ... | |
| cant ignore the elephant | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriends brother and sister- in- law of 6 years were addicted to crack and i somehow managed ... A: These seem to be very serious addictions. If the person cannot see they have a problem there is not ... | |
| drug abuse | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm struggling to understand how to respond most effectively to my husband of 3.5 years who is ... A: You are in a difficult situation. But you are not to blame at all, because addiction has nothing to ... | |
| Drugs and alchoholism | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: She is 19 years old. She lives at home. Her room looks like a tornado went through it. She doesn't ... A: I am so sorry to her about your daughter. It is very difficult to say whether your daughter is ... | |
| heroin | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm in need of your help him 44 and have been addicted to one drug or another since i was 14, for ... A: Most addictions - whether to alcohol or heroin - has the same biochemical problem. This can be ... | |
| drug use and abuse | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am having a term paper and would like help in the following areas ... A: Please read: Drug Addiction is a Nutritional Disorder at: ... | |
| Speed or Crystal meth? | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I was purely wondering what the difference is between speed and crystal meth? Am i right in thinking ... A: Sped is a street name for crystal meth or meth-amphetamine. See: ... | |
| my girl friend is addicted to weed =-( help me get her off | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend is addicted to weed. She also has tried harder stuff like x, shrooms ext. she wants to ... A: Please read: Treatment of Drug Addiction at: ... | |
| drugs | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: i am at my wits end i knew my daughter was taking drugs but didn't face the reality of it untill now ... A: Your final"am i being that naieve and is this drug so powerfull it stops you loving everything that ... | |
| smoking pot | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Hi can you tell me if a 4 month old baby is in a room where someone is smoking cannabis could it ... A: Yes it can, For information about cannabis see: ... | |
| drugs | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i am at my wits end i knew my daughter was taking drugs but didn't face the reality of it untill now ... A: I am amazed that the authorities have not asked you to look after your grandson. Perhaps you should ... | |
| marijuana | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old teenager, and an avid athlete. I occasionally started smoking weed, starting ... A: My advice is to stay away from marijuana all together. Marijuana is not harmless as some people try ... | |
| Alcoholic | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I've been involved with a man for the past 4 years and he is an alcoholic. I've lived with him off ... A: I can see this is a difficult situation. Alcoholism is difficult to treat, because it is basically a ... | |
| marijuana use | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My best friend did some sort of a study on his own. (if i can call it that) He smoked marijuana ... A: Anybody believing that they perform better under the influence of drugs is just fooling himself. In ... | |
| marijuana | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a 53 yr old female with fibromyalgia, and arthritis down my spine. Due to over prescribed ... A: Of course it would be best in your condition to see a Nutritional Doctor or a Clinical Nutritionist. ... | |
| stillnox | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: i have been prescribed stillnox and avenza from my doctor, i am cranky and irretable ALL the time, i ... A: I am not familiar with these drugs. Are they medications or nutritional supplements. But if you ... | |
| OXYCONTIN OVERDOSE | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I AM A 32YO FEMALE FROM WEST VIRGINIA.MY EXBOYFRIEND OVERDOSED TWICE LAST SEPTEMBER BY SHOOTING UP ... A: This all depend whether he wants to be treated. Only he can decide that. If he does not want nobody ... | |
| OXYCONTIN OVERDOSE | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I AM A 32YO FEMALE FROM WEST VIRGINIA.MY EXBOYFRIEND OVERDOSED TWICE LAST SEPTEMBER BY SHOOTING UP ... A: The best answer os for your BF to go into a detoxification centre and take drug rehabilitation more ... | |
| No one Seems to have an answer | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am doing research on 'STRANGE, UNKNOWN & FICTIONAL MEDICINES" Example: Viagra - Reason: Designed ... A: I am not aware of such a drugs. But any tranquillizing or mind-altering drug will do the job. ... | |
| vicodin | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband has many medical ailments. The one I am concerned about is his degenerative back in which ... A: There is no doubt in my mind that the cocktail of medication is affecting his personality. Vicodon ... | |
| drug addiction | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: How can you tell if someone is mixing over the counter medications, muscle relaxes, Xanan, cold ... A: I don't understand the question. In general alcohol should not be mixed with various medications, ... | |
| marajiana | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: hey im bored so i decided to ask a question. do you think marajiana should be legal? even for the ... A: I am basically a drug counsellor and this is somewhat beyond my expertise to give a full answer. It ... | |
| 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: Th question whether you should stay with an an addict or not is entirely up to you. An addict can ... | |
| hair test for alcohol | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: can you please tell me if anything could give a false positive result for alcohol in a hair test. I ... A: I have never heard of this myself. Hair tests are usually given to analyze mineral deficiencies. I ... | |
| Triggers to addiction | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend of 2 yrs. Is now in jail for his 5th DUI, he was starting to get back on his feet after ... A: As a retired Probation and Parole office I know exactly what you are talking about. My speciality ... | |
| withdraws | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I broke my wrist 6 years ago and was put on hydro 10s for about 6months.When the doc stop giving ... A: I think what happened is that when you broke your wrist you were in pain and so you took pain ... | |
| How can 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: Treating drug addiction is not merely withdrawing, which you seem to be good at, but treating the ... | |
| I want him to come home now | 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: Living with a drug addict is soul destroying. Don't blame yourself, he is a very sick man, and won't ... | |
| ecstasy use | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: Hey. I am confused about a lot of things and i want to hopefully get some advice/information. I ... A: I fully understand how you feel. You have stopped taking E and you expect to feel better. The point ... | |
| heronine addict | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: My father committed suicide on August 4th, 2007 due to depression. Since then, my brother, who is ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your father. Yes depression in the family can be devastating. I see ... | |
| My bridesmaid/good friend stole my prescription Clonazopem | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Recently, my Fiance and I invited a close friend of mine to stay with us in Atlanta to go to a ... A: Annie, If you want to stop associating with here, then all you have to communicate it to her on the ... | |
| My bridesmaid/good friend stole my prescription Clonazopem | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Recently, my Fiance and I invited a close friend of mine to stay with us in Atlanta to go to a ... A: Your experience with your friend "Tori" is not unusual at all. Drug addicts are manipulators and ... | |
| ?? | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: my freind od on oxycotton n morphin not ot long ago n i wanted to know what kind of stuff happens ... A: It is not clear what you are asking. I have a feeling you mean to ask why a person is addicted to ... | |
| percocet.... | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: Back in '98, I had an accident at work and required an arthorscope on my knee. That turned into ... A: My goodness you have had quite a medical history. I am so glad that you have managed to get off ... | |
| Looking for advice re: nephew's additction | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Recently, my nephew went to court for selling drugs [coke, pot, Konopin(?)] but case was continued ... A: You are so right. This is classic example of how drug addicts finish up in jail. First steal money ... | |
| My Bf addicted to cocaine | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have two children with my bf. And he is addicted to cocaine. Hes says he wants to stop and has ... A: I know it is very difficult to live with an addict. It is physical disease in the true sense of the ... | |
| methedone | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: is methedone addicting and is it helpful for pain managment A: Yes methadone is an addictive drugs. It is used to give an alternative drug to heroin addicts. ... | |
| Husband is herion addict | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I need someone to give me any tips that would help me with my husband. I just found out he's been ... A: To have a husband addicted to heroin is one of the most difficult situations to be in. Addiction is ... | |
| POT ADDICTION | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm 14 and my girlfriend just broke up with me.... She said she has too much going on in her life ... A: Helping your GF all depends whether she wants to overcome her addiction. If she does not want to, ... | |
| MY BOYFRIEND | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: MY PROBLEM IS THAT 3 NIGHTS AGO MY BOYFRIEND TOLD MY THAT HE WAS GOING TO THE BACK YARD TO SMOKE A ... A: I get the impression from your writing that all is not clear in the behaviour of your boyfriend. ... | |
| Husband's Heroin Addiction | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I am married to a man who has been an addict now for the last 5 years and I no longer no how to ... A: You are in a dreadful situation, because drug users are the greatest manipulators and will do ... | |
| My Brother needs help | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: Please help me, my brother has been doing snorting oxycotin for over a year, he needs help, i don't ... A: This is a difficult situation for you. I think you brother should first admit himself to a medically ... | |
| overdose | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: do you know anywhere that tells what amount is a true overdose of herion? numbers on my son are low ... A: I am sorry to hear about your son. A good reference is http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/ Please ... | |
| ocd/ | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I came across your post on the uncommon forum website. I have been a big drinker for 14 years and I ... A: I understand how you feel. Some people get better in three months going on a hypoglycemic diet, but ... | |
| My boyfriend is a cocaine user, Please help me. | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I have caught him twice, but know that it probably happens everyday. I grew up in a house where my ... A: Well having experienced addiction in you own family, you would be aware that treatment is very ... | |
| drug addiction | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: my name is garry i have been involved with drugs since the age of 16 im now 22 . it started off only ... A: I understand how you feel. In order to stop the addiction you need to treat the underlying ... | |
| lexapro | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My 12 year old daughter was prescribed lexapro last fall. She took it for six months and nothing got ... A: This must be very difficult for you. I believe we need to first find the causes of any mood ... | |
| Codean addiction. | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: My 19 yr old son had be growing and smoking pot regularlly. probably other drugs that I do not know ... A: Drug addiction is a disease and cannot be cured by sending him into another environment. Please ... | |
| former cocaine usage causing abnormal heart beat and headaches? | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I have question regarding my heart and headaches I've been experience. To give you a brief history ... A: If the doctors cannot find anything wrong it does look like you have anxiety attacks. This may be ... | |
| Fred, Son, Age 23 | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Fred is an alcoholic and substance abuser severe, Hospitalized 5 time in less than 3 months. He ... A: My heart goes out to you, because alcoholism in the family can not only destroy the victim but the ... | |
| Will he stop? | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who wanted to be more then friends with me, and I sort of rejected him without ... A: I get the impression that because you rejected him (and I would say for good reasons) he does not ... | |
| I dont know what to do! | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I smoke pot im only 16 years old and have been smoking for almost 2 years now. I use to hate pot i ... A: We can say that pot aggravates depression, because people who smoke pot usually do so BECAUSE they ... | |
| My girlfriend is using drugs | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I have been dating this girl for 7 months now. She ran away from home when she was 16 but now at 21 ... A: This must be very difficult for you. It is not easy to treat drug addiction, for the person must ... | |
| Meth abuse and stroke | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Can a stroke be directly related to methamphetamine abuse? I feel the answer is yes. My husband is ... A: Having been using metamphetamine for so long the stroke and the drug abuse could be related. I ... | |
| oxys | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: what are the stats on recovery from opiate based addictions. my nephew just admitted his addiction ... A: The conventional treatment for drugs addiction is not so good. But if we consider drug addiction to ... | |
| cymbalta | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: can cymbalta 30 mg come out + for weed on a drug test A: I am unable to say so, because I don't know. I suggest you google search the web. Have a look at: ... | |
| What to eat | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a recovering heroin addict/alcoholic/benzodiazapine addict (80 days clean today). I have been ... A: Withdrawing from drugs is only the first step in recovery. Your anxiety attacks are due to the ... | |
| Opiate addiction self treatment | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I know that If I go on methadone to treat my opiate addiction it will be even more difficult to end. ... A: You must be in a bad way. My advice is to get yourself into a detoxification unit run by doctors, ... | |
| drugs | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: what are some of the problems that come from taking drugs A: Please see: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/ _________________________________ Jurriaan Plesman, ... | |
| ADDICTION | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I have drank from the age of thirteen and smoked daily cannabis and skunk for more or less the ... A: I understand d what you are talking about. Drug addiction is often regarded as a "mental" disorder, ... | |
| oxycotton | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has been taken oxcycotton for 10 years. They just keep giving her more and more for ... A: This is indeed a difficult situation for you. Drug addicts cannot be helped if they do not want to ... | |
| crack/cocaine | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I have two family members doing these drugs.How should I handle the situation? One lives with me. ... A: It may be said that people who are addicted to drugs are uncontrollable and so it would be very hard ... | |
| Methadone withdrawl | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I a currently going through methadon withdrawl, by choice, was at 5mg for 1wk then stopped. it is ... A: Congratulations for deciding to withdraw from drugs. The best way I can help you by making you ... | |
| Friend Needs Help | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend, she's 16 and recently tried coke. She was pressured into it but then went back ... A: It is indeed nice of you trying to help your addicted friend. Of course it should be realized that ... | |
| crack | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: is there something I can take medicaly or herbal that can help me to stop using? what about dopamine ... A: There are no single remedies to stop the craving, perhaps with the exception of glycerine. Please ... | |
| My daughter is in recovery | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 18 yrs old and in recovery for opiate addiction where she was using oxycontin ... A: I can just imagine how you feel. That must be a real worry for your and your wife. As a Nutritional ... | |
| ex husband on drugs | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I am very concerned about my soon to be ex husband. We have been separated for 2 1/2 yrs. We share a ... A: This is a sad story. The problem is that we cannot help people if they themselves do not want to ... | |
| family member | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a family member who is addicted to meth. she is losing her mind thinking that people are ... A: This is a difficult situation. I don't know in what country you live but here in Australia, we would ... | |
| cannibis addiction | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: my name is yusuf. i have been smoking cannabis in all forms for 20years now. i have serious problems ... A: Smoking for 20m years is a long time. I have written an article at: Drug Addiction is a ... | |
| Other possible methods to cure hypoglycemia and withdrawal? | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I'd like your opinion on the following as additional strategies: 1. 5 mg of melatonin each ... A: I would be in favour of 20, but not of 1). Drugs are only palliative and you need to treat it at its ... | |
| Dopamine regeneration possible? | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I have smoked pot off and on for about 25 years. Having my own kids has now compelled me to stop ... A: It is always difficult to give up marijuana. Once you stop smoking you will be bombarded with stress ... | |
| Cannabis worry | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: Most of the symmtoms i read did match mine. If it is not Hypoglycaemia is there any reason why i ... A: The reason why you may not be feeling well even after so long abstinence, is because you may have ... | |
| Q. About crystal meth. | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I didn't know any where I could get an answer I could trust, so I hope you can help. I have been ... A: I am not so sure about this. Perhaps go to: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/ and see if there is an ... | |
| Help me help him | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been smoking for maybe 10 years. He's only 23 and I want to help him. I've been ... A: I know how hard it is to get off drugs. people should realize that drug addiction is more of a ... | |
| Drug Test | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: What really are the long term effects of marajuana? The link you sent me said that smoking a lot, or ... A: My question to you is, why is it so important for you to smoke marijuana at all? I have found from ... | |
| Drug Test | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm taking a drug test some time next week to see if I can coach a little league baseball team. I ... A: If they use urine analysis, it may not be detectable after a week. But if they use hair analysis, it ... | |
| side effects | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and for almost 2 years I was using ecstasy about 3-4 times a week. Obviously since ... A: I quite understand what is going on. People who use drugs do so because it gives them a high. This ... | |
| Diphenhydramine Addiction | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: I've been abusing diphenhydramine (10-15 25mg pills at a time). My counselor says I'm most likely ... A: Diphenhydramine is an an antihistamine compound used for the symptomatic relief of allergies. Some ... | |
| smoking cannabis | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female and I have been smoking cannabis every day since i was 15. I smoke it ... A: Marijuana can be very addictive, and when we talk about addiction this is usually due to e ... | |
| drug testing | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: . I am a recovering drug addict who is on Methadone Maintenance. I have been clean for over 11 ... A: This is an interesting question, but I have never heard of this. Perhaps you can find some ... | |
| Somehow, stillnox is ruining my life? | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: Sorry if I post wrongly if you are not the precised doctor, cause I was on my desperate needs. I ... A: Stillnox is a sleeping agent and can be habit forming. As a Nutritional psychologist I am not in ... | |
| bfriend does crack | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: my byfriend has been doing drugs pills crack for over 20 years he is also dual diganosed as bipolar ... A: Being Bipolar and depressed would make it very hard for him to give up drugs. He is in fact ... | |
| how to know if someone is a heroin addict? | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I started dating my boyfriend 5 months ago and my friends and coworkers suspect he is a heroin ... A: There ius no objective way of know whether a person is using drugs. It usually shows up as unusual ... | |
| Cocaine addiction | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: forgive me for the length of this email. I am writing this for my friend who just hit rock bottom ... A: Addiction is a real problem. I see it as a physical disease rather than a “:mental” illness. Please ... | |
| HELP!!!!!!!! Where to turn for help. | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a friend who is using herion again. I hace tried to be understanding yet firm. I find that ... A: Drug addiction is not so much an illness resulting from weakness of will, but rather it is a ... | |
| help for my son | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: my son is 10yrs old i think he has ADHD BUT CAN NOT SEEM TO GET HIM DIAGNOSED i have been told my ... A: THis is difficult to answer from a distance. But if you think that your son has ADHD it may me ... | |
| son | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: My son has admitted to me that he is a herion addict. He has tried to quit many times but without ... A: You have every reason to be worried, because drug addiction is very difficult to treat. I see it as ... | |
| drugs | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: what does tolerance mean? what is psychological addiction? what do stimulants do and what are the ... A: “Could this be a sign of hypoglycemia and my depression be related with it? Should I take any ... | |
| What do I do? | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I have been dating a guy for just over six months. Last night I went in his wallet because I felt he ... A: This is a difficult situation. I would agree with you that your BF is probably addicted to either ... | |
| urine | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: i occasionally like to take a bong hit here and there but have urine tests about every two weeks. my ... A: Yes, you are pushing your luck. It sounds to me as though you are addicted to marijuana as a form ... | |
| 39 Year Old Son on Crack Cocaine | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I am desperate, as all mother's with a drug addict are...My son, is on Parole and is living at our ... A: Whilst you son is living in you house he will have to abide by the rules set by you and your ... | |
| helth problems | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: i am 18 , male and i am having a problem for while.... it is i got a little bit blood contamination ... A: This sesm to be a medical prbvlem, that should be discussed witha dotor in the first instance.This ... | |
| opiates-heroin addiction(son) | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: My son 26 has been addicted to heroin for 5 years. Two years ago he cried at Christmas and said, he ... A: I fully understand how difficult it is for to help your son. Most drug rehabilitation programs fail ... | |
| food addiction | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: My issue is how to deal with my husbands addiction to food. He has always been over weight even as a ... A: I can see that it is utterly frustrating trying to get your husband to eat less. But the reality is ... | |
| Quiting smoking marajuana | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: i have been smoking marajuana everyday for the past 7 years now i want to quit because of alot of ... A: Yes smoking marijuana can be very addictive. It is not just a matter of stopping smoking, but ... | |
| herion withdrawl | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for a natural herb or medicine to help me overcome my herion addiction. I was taking ... A: Stopping taking the drug is only the FIRST step in the treatment of drugs addiction. Most addicts ... | |
| recovery time | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I am curious as to the length of time it can be expected before the psychological effects of cocaine ... A: I must congratulate you for stopping taking cocaine. This is very hard for you I know. Withdrawing ... | |
| something changed | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: i was seeing a woman for 1 year. we talked about marriage and even went out a picked out rings. ... A: I get the impression that your partner is a drug addict. If this is the case then there is little we ... | |
| Lies and Stories re: drugs | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: Ive been with my boyfriend for 12 months and he told me that he was Herion user about 2 years ago, ... A: This is a difficult problem. Drug addicts are known to lie about their addiction and so unless he ... | |
| how reacting the people whose take a cocain? | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: I think that you could be the best person who can answer me to my very important question.Its about ... A: Without having seen him I cannot tell what is the matter. But from what you write it seems that he ... | |
| illicit durgs females | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: why do females use illicit drugs and the percent in the US A: Please read: The Connection between Drug Addiction and Hypoglycemia at: ... | |
| Narcotic Addiction | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I think I am starting to become addicted to vicodin and percocet. I am 27 and a Mother to a 2 year ... A: Pain killer medications can be very addictive, I would suggest that you may have an addictive ... | |
| Heroine | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: How long do you spend in rehab to get off of heroine? My son says he spent a week and he is done! ... A: It may take up to 15 days to withdraw from heroine, but this is not the end of the story. It may ... | |
| marijuana usage | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: It's interesting that you should point out the hypoglycemia conncection because I actually know that ... A: Yes people who are hypoglycemic are at risk when you using drugs of addiction. This is because ... | |
| marijuana usage | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: Jurriaan, I enjoy smoking pot in my spare time/for fun. I normally smoke three times per week or ... A: Most people who "enjoy" pot smoking do so be cause it gives them a relief from certain stresses that ... | |
| hippa requirements | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: I am seeing a drug counselor as per a divorce agreement(not mandated by the court). Completing a ... A: I am sorry but this is outside my field of expertise. I feel you should try to contact a lawyer ... | |
| Meth Affects | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: My sister in-law recently tried to commit suicide, and has been trying to stay clean. My wife and I ... A: It appears that you want to help a person that is addicted to drugs, shows wild mood swings and may ... | |
| hypoglycemia | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: can this condition be hereditary? can you help a person who does not think THEY hzve a "problem" ... A: Generally when a person thinks they have no problems with drugs/alcohol, there is little we can do. ... | |
| please help!-interesting question | 1/27/2006 |
| Q: I have an interesting question for you, I’m not sure if this is your department or not but I’d ... A: I believe you have brought up the question before. If your partner has a drinking problem then it ... | |
| steroid usage | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: why would steroids be concidered to be addicting? A: It seems that a person using steroid to build up muscles and the physique is not happy with his ... | |
| Controll | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe in 'controlled' substance use? I hear of respectable people who are into cocaine when ... A: As a drug counsellor and psychotherapist my main experience has been with people who are addicted ... | |
| Friend stole my prescribed pain pills! | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: I recently underwent surgery, and had my friend and coworker help me with transportation and care of ... A: There is no doubt in my mind that your friend is a drug addict and that his criminal behaviour was ... | |
| Hydrocodone addiction | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: I have been addicted to hydrocodone and Lortab pills for about 3 years now. I buy them from ... A: I know that hydrocodone addiction is a difficult addiction. Still you need to be detoxified under ... | |
| Question on abuse | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend is a ex-heroin addict since using all kinds of drugs since 14. He is now 47 and has ... A: I know how difficult it is for you to understand your boyfriend. There are very few heroin addict ... | |
| Caffeine Addiction | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: My name is Lacy, and I researching caffeine addiction. I was wondering if you could tell me what a ... A: Like any other addiction, caffeine addiction involves sugar metabolism. Caffeine is a stimulant ... | |
| HOW TO HELP A HERION ADDICT | 7/29/2005 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU GO ABOUT GETTING TREATMEN FOR SOME ON THE IS AN ADDICT AND HAS ON ... A: As a retired Probation and parole officer I know how difficult it is to get proper treatment for ... | |
| Methamphetamine | 7/28/2005 |
| Q: My girlfriend unfortunately is addicted to methamphetamine. SHe has been addicted for 20 years, and ... A: It is up to you whether you want to keep on living with a drug addict. If she refuses to have any ... | |
| am i an heroin addict | 7/18/2005 |
| Q: I use drugs I would say recreationally?... I don't have an addictive personality...but I have been ... A: I have never heard of anybody using heroin and saying they are not addicted. You need to ask ... | |
| drug and health problems | 7/1/2005 |
| Q: My boyfriend is a regular speed user and has been everyweekend or more for the past three years he ... A: If your boyfriend is using speed regularly, all sorts of medical problems can arise. It is best for ... | |
| painkiller addiction | 6/16/2005 |
| Q: i have a friend/employee that carries with him in his briefcase a large bottle of painkillers. they ... A: It is good to see a friend helping a person addicted to pain killers. The first step is to get a ... | |
| Marijuana | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: What are the short, long effects on marijuana its general question or any websites to the ... A: You can find most of the information at: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/ If you are addicted to ... | |
| My fiancee is a recovering heroin addict | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: No she has stopped using drugs altogether.At least as far as I know.Does this help a little more. ... A: it is good to heat that she has stopped using. Thus now she needs to concentrate on getting over the ... | |
| My fiancee is a recovering heroin addict | 5/7/2005 |
| Q: My fiancee is a recovering heroin addict.She doesn't like to have sex.Is this one of the side ... A: Unfortunately you did not tell me whether she is using now or has stopped. The point is that first ... | |
| Heroin addiction | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: my name is Laurie. Recently I found out my 25 yr old son has been addicted to heroin and ... A: I fully understand what a difficult situation you are in. You are so right that your son may be ... | |
| long term effects of substance abuse | 5/3/2005 |
| Q: My question is in relation to the long term physical effects that one might encounter as the result ... A: Most people believe that once you stop taking drugs (alcohol or cocaine whatever) you have solved ... | |
| ritalin | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: what are the hazards of inhaling ritalin? A: Ritalin is usually supplied as a tablet, so I don't know how you can inhale it. The best is to do a ... | |
| cocaine | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: i writting from Peru and my question is : How much time takes get detox from cocaine for a drug ... A: There is no such thing as 'taking a little quantity". Taking cocaine inevitably will lead to ... | |
| genteic addiction | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: I beleive that it is but i know others think otherwise, do you think that you could help me? A: Yes addiction has a genetic component and several genes have been isolated contributing to ... | |
| Depression Forum | 2/13/2005 |
| Q: I note that you posted a response to my question on the About.com Depression-Forum yesterday. ... A: I am not aware of any posts being deleted. I will have to check up on this. I cannot remember what ... | |
| drug effects | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: I am wondering if there is any known evidence of the effects of crystal meth. and blood circulation, ... A: Crystal meth is a street name for methamphetamine, which can be smoked or injected. I personally ... | |
| cocaine addiction | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old son who just told us he is addicted to cocaine. I would like to understand the ... A: That must be very worrying to you, but it is good to see that your son confided in you. The usual ... | |
| Ultram | 1/23/2005 |
| Q: My doctor put me on Ultram 50mg 4 times a day 5 years ago.The last time i saw him,he told me that i ... A: I am really sorry to hear for the way you have been treated by doctors. Your GP probably refused to ... | |
| vicoden | 1/14/2005 |
| Q: Well, what are the w/d syptoms of stopping cold turkey? I no longer have pain in my shoulder and ... A: It is good to hear that you have no longer the pain in the shoulders. I can not advise to withdraw ... | |
| My girlfriend's a junkie | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: I need your help. I am suddenly faced with making a decision about Julie. I am a 47 year single ... A: Your reasoning is quite logical, and it is true that a heroin addiction can not be 'cured' in a ... | |
| Federal Drug Laws | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: I am currently a freshman at UNC-Wilmington, and I am having a hard time finding information on the ... A: As a retired Probation and Parole Officer I have a great interest in rehabilitation of drug ... | |
| steroid use in 2004 | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I am curious about the latest trends in steroid usage on the high school, college, and professional ... A: I am not familiar wityh that aspect of drug addiction. But it is is somewhat worrying that people ... | |
| Personality Disorders/Drug Addiction | 8/8/2004 |
| Q: My ex-husband was diagnosed with a personality disorder many years ago. What did not come to light ... A: I don't know the exact circustances of your husband, but you are right that he may be pretty sick, ... | |
| morphin addiction | 8/3/2004 |
| Q: my father has a major back problems and about two years ago he went through a procedure to install a ... A: This is question that unfortunately falls outside my expertise. This appears to be more of a medical ... | |
| Cocaine-Just wondering | 7/21/2004 |
| Q: but I think you misunderstood what I said. I never said I'm depressed if I don't use drug and ... A: It seems that you are using drugs for 'fun' or whatever the drugs do to you. In other words whatever ... | |
| Cocaine-Just wondering | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: I am a 37 year old, physically fit, attractive female. I do sniff cocaine off and on, usually with ... A: I cannot give a proper answer because it would require a personal interview with you to find out ... | |
| amphetamines | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: agreed, but you are talking of extremes. Alcohol is alot worst than amphetamines long term but that ... A: A lot of people can consume alcohol because they have no genetic predisposition to become alcoholic. ... | |
| amphetamines | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: Gooday Sir, First of all please do not email me back by criticising my recreational drug use or by ... A: Well, from what you write I get the impression that you are not intending to stop taking ... | |
| Relationship with a heroin addict | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: Traci and I had an on off relationship for almost 2 years, when I met her she was working as a ... A: This must be a very difficult situation for you to understand. First of all, let me say that a ... | |
| Abusive Member | 4/23/2004 |
| Q: Good Evening Doctor Plesman Thank you so much for your advice concerning the abusive member in my ... A: Well, try to get him under the supervision of a Probation and Parole Officer. He obviously needs ... | |
| Abusive Member (part 2) | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: Good Evening Doctor Plesman Further to my question submitted earlier today about the Abusive Member ... A: I can see what you mean. My groups were primarily psychotherapy groups whereby each member learns ... | |
| Abusive Member | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: Good Evening Doctor Plesman Re: Abusive Member I am asking from a different perspective than from ... A: I am familiar with your situation because I used to run psychotherapy groups for alcoholics, drug ... | |
| addict. | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: i was wondering, if being sober is so great than why does it feel like shit. i mean, i feel great ... A: I want to congratulate you for having stopped taking drugs. But I understand that you feel lousy ... | |
| Drugs | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: im about to be 20 in a few months and im worried about my mental and physical health. ive done just ... A: Drugs can have all sorts of nasty effects on the brain and body. If you want to find out the state ... | |
| Adderall-effexor-weed-cocain | 6/17/2003 |
| Q: Ok, I have a boyfriend that is on adderall and effexor, he somkes weed very often, he was thinking ... A: I am just wondering why he wants to get off legal drugs and then go on illegal drugs. The point is ... | |
| Drug Addiction | 4/2/2003 |
| Q: I have quit the habit of drug. Now how or what test should I do for checking what harm and how much ... A: I must congratulate you for coming off drugs. That is terrific. As to any physical damage this is a ... | |
| opinion regarding friend acting strangely | 3/14/2003 |
| Q: I recently met a 35 yr. old man who was a long time friend of a mutual friend. We worked on a movie ... A: Reading your post it is of course very difficult to give a definitive advice as to handle this ... | |
| Marijuana | 2/24/2003 |
| Q: I'm Dexter Mendoza, and i'm a freshman college student. I need to interview someone for my ... A: I do not intend to answer the question point by point. Most of the information about me can be ... | |
| co-dependancy | 2/22/2003 |
| Q: i am 21 years old and at a bit of a point in my life where everything that can go wrong, has gone ... A: Unfortunately I don't know how old your girlfriend is. If she is a minor, then the mother could ... | |
Addiction to Drugs
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist
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Expertise
I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Experience
Nutritional Psychotherapist
Organizations
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Publications
GETTING OFF THE HOOK
which is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association Newsletter
Education/Credentials
BA(Psych) (Sydney University) Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)
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