| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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: Hey Chelsey, Firsty, yep that is bad. I wouldn't look in someone's room, especially about ...
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| daughter herione/coccaine addict | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Our daughter has been an addict started with heorine/coccaine since last February. She is 25 and we ...
A: You are in a tricky situation, and there are as many ways that drug dependent people act, as there ...
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| Gateway drugs? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: In your profile, you asked if "harm reduction" is a dirty word in America? As an American, I can ...
A: You are being a realist ... and you know, probably better than I, that teenagers won't respond to ...
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| Gateway drugs? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: In your profile, you asked if "harm reduction" is a dirty word in America? As an American, I can ...
A: I certainly wouldn't make the judgment that you are a bad parent becuase your daughter smokes ...
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| Bupap | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Hello! My doctor gave me 40 tablets Bupap for headache. I have been taking them for about 3 weeks ...
A: Great to hear things are going well! The risks of seizures is from generally related to reducing ...
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| 19 yrs son & Oxycotin | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My son is 19 and I recently found out that he is snorting Oxycotin. He started doing drugs at age ...
A: Hey Kimberly, I am really saddened by your email. You seem to have a great job with your son, and ...
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| Bupap | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Hello! My doctor gave me 40 tablets Bupap for headache. I have been taking them for about 3 weeks ...
A: Bupap is a combination of acetaminophen (or as it is known where I live, Paracetamol) and a drug ...
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| reduce ativan? | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I hope this is an appropriate question for you. I have been taking ativan for quite a few months ...
A: Hey Diana, VERY IMPORTANT!!! Just one thing ... if you have been on it for a long time, I would ...
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| 19 yrs son & Oxycotin | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My son is 19 and I recently found out that he is snorting Oxycotin. He started doing drugs at age ...
A: Drug use is very complex. To put it in perspective, human beings have taken mind altering ...
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| reduce ativan? | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I hope this is an appropriate question for you. I have been taking ativan for quite a few months ...
A: I don't think you are being a nervous nelly as these are pretty heavy medications. I am assuming ...
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| Rehab Question | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My ex is in a 28 day rehab facility, after being kicked out of the last one for testing positive for ...
A: Hey Danielle, Yes, I agree, you certainly shouldn't stay in a physically abusive relationship. I ...
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| Hey | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Its me Alex if you still remember. I found my brothers stash and I took about a little less than the ...
A: I hope you are well. As I mentioned before, I absolutely can't tell you how to take drugs and not ...
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| Rehab Question | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My ex is in a 28 day rehab facility, after being kicked out of the last one for testing positive for ...
A: Unfortunately I can't fully answer this question because I just couldn't find any information on ...
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| methadone pill | 10/28/2009 |
Q: my husband has been using methadone in liquid form for about 9 months. Now they tell him that he can ...
A: Hey and sorry for the confusion, What I meant was that if you want to reduce, I would suggest that ...
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| methadone pill | 10/27/2009 |
Q: my husband has been using methadone in liquid form for about 9 months. Now they tell him that he can ...
A: Firstly, I want you to take stock of your situation and realise that if you race to get off ...
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| methadone pill | 10/26/2009 |
Q: my husband has been using methadone in liquid form for about 9 months. Now they tell him that he can ...
A: No ... that is not true. I am not sure whether you have just been given some really dumb ...
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| Hydrocodone | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I take 4 10mgs of Hydrocodone and some beer a day. I would like to stop, can i just stop right away ...
A: Hey Ed, Unfortunately I can't give a specific on how long hydrocodone can show up in urine screens, ...
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| Weed | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Hey, What re the advantages and disadvantages of smoking weed? My friend gave me 1 seed so I am ...
A: No problems Alex, Most people will be exposed to marijuana at some point and so it isn't suprising ...
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| Weed | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Hey, What re the advantages and disadvantages of smoking weed? My friend gave me 1 seed so I am ...
A: Hey Alex, I really am sorry but I am just not going to make this decision for you, it just isn't ...
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| Weed | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Hey, What re the advantages and disadvantages of smoking weed? My friend gave me 1 seed so I am ...
A: Only you can decide if you want to smoke week and it would be pretty negligent of me to tell you to ...
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| crystal meth found in toddler | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My granddaughter lost her child to the DSS system due to crystal meth found in his hair while hers ...
A: Unfortunately it is very difficult to find out who is a meth user because they don't walk around ...
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| false positives | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Hey girl, it is rickiesue333 at yahoo! And I am also in faceook under susan brown willis, so look me ...
A: Hey Susan, I am glad to hear that you are holding it all together. Yeah, I never really got that ...
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| false positives | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Jacqui, I am really in shock now! My husband finally got ahold of the CPS caseworker this morning & ...
A: Hey Susan, Sorry that I had a few of your msgs built up (I have to answer each one individually or ...
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| false positives | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Jacqui, I am really in shock now! My husband finally got ahold of the CPS caseworker this morning & ...
A: Hey Susan, Right now I think you need to get legal representation. Try the ACLU or the Texas Legal ...
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| false positives | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Hey girl, it is rickiesue333 at yahoo! And I am also in faceook under susan brown willis, so look me ...
A: Hey Susan, I think I have answered your question back to front (i.e.: I answered the first one ...
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| My boyfriend | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 4 months, he is on bail and has told me he is against drugs and ...
A: Hey Kirsten, Questions from family and friends of drug users are the most common questions I get, ...
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| false positive drug test | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Jacqui, thank you for responding to my question. I'm not familiar with using this website & almost ...
A: Hey Susan, Firstly it looks like the "all experts" system doesn't like people giving out email ...
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| false positive drug test | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Jacqui, thank you for responding to my question. I'm not familiar with using this website & almost ...
A: I had a look at services that might be able to help and have come up with the following (limited) ...
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| false positive drug test | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Jacqui, thank you for responding to my question. I'm not familiar with using this website & almost ...
A: Hey Susan, I am so sorry if I didn't come across properly. I guess what I meant is that society ...
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| Get my boyfriend off drugs | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and I've been going out with my boyfriend for 1 month. I am completely against the ...
A: Really, your boyfriend has a good point. You have to either accept him for who he is, or not stay ...
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| oral or IV? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: So, how do I know if I have oral or IV methadone? Can you shoot the oral methadone?
A: I assume you saw my other response? If the methadone is for IV use, it will be clearly idenified as ...
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| methadone and IV use | 9/25/2009 |
Q: So, then-it's okay to shoot methadone? Do you have to cook it? Kari
A: Its good that you are seeking info on this. There are a few things about injecting methadone that ...
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| Question About Cocain | 9/25/2009 |
Q: "Hi, my name is mimi im 19 years old. i have a question. how do i know if my dad does cocain? all ...
A: Why do you want to know? You and your father are both adults, and I am sure that there are things ...
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| false positive for cocaine | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have been in recovery for 2 yrs on Sept 21, and last week my drug ua showed up positive for ...
A: Personally, I hate drug urine screens. All they say is that someone has had a substance in their ...
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| Taking acid | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My bosses son has gone off the rails with taking acid (we believe) he is out of control, mood ...
A: This is intersting. I had never heard of symptoms like this related to Acid/LSD use. I did a bit ...
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| crystal meth | 9/21/2009 |
Q: i'm not on drugs nor have i ever thought of trying but i have to write a report concerning crystal ...
A: It all depends! What is the context that you are doing this in? Are you presenting it at a ...
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| brain damage after 14 yrs of crack | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My name is Natasha, we have communicated b4 and you were a great help. I was the crack addict. I am ...
A: Hey Natasha, I am so glad to hear from you! I was wondering how you were going. My opinion on ...
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| stressed out! need advice | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have been doing a lot of research online, probably to cope with all my son has put me through in ...
A: I must admit that I am not a fan of tough love. I often use the argument of the past three ...
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| I really hate this. | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I recently experimented with high dosages of Ecstasy and marijuana at the same time. Four days after ...
A: Hey Sergio, I must admit that I haven't heard of anyone's vision being damaged from marijuana. I ...
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| I really hate this. | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I recently experimented with high dosages of Ecstasy and marijuana at the same time. Four days after ...
A: There is a few things I would need to clarify. HOw often do you use ecstasy and marijuana? Was it ...
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| oxycodone withdrawal | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My husband has been taking oxycodone for the last year or so for severe lower back pain. He had a ...
A: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE I need put that in, because I have no formal medical training. There ...
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| my husband | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Please help me. My husband use meth. I try so many way to show him that if he don't stop we not ...
A: It is important to put yourself in your husband's situation. Imagine if he didn't trust you. ...
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| my husband | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Please help me. My husband use meth. I try so many way to show him that if he don't stop we not ...
A: I realise that you want to stay with him, but if he is being verbally abusive, that is not right. ...
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| my husband | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Please help me. My husband use meth. I try so many way to show him that if he don't stop we not ...
A: Firstly, I am a Miss, not a Mr (actually i am a Ms, that that probably complicates it). You have ...
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| Helping boyfriend | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has been using heroin for the past ten years. He has been clean at times, though not ...
A: Hey Rachel, It sounds like you have quite a lot of supports which is great, and probably not a good ...
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| Helping boyfriend | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has been using heroin for the past ten years. He has been clean at times, though not ...
A: Firstly, you are in a difficult situation. It sounds, like many people, that you are dealing with ...
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| Hash Urine Drug Test | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I've started a new job at a bank , i smoke "Hash" on daily basis with the freq. of 3 times a day ...
A: Firstly, I must apologise for taking a while to respond to your email. Marijuana/hash can stay in ...
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| My boyfriend is using heroin and we are expecting! | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years and we are expecting a baby in less than a month. ...
A: You are in a very difficult situation, and I hope that you are coping. One of the main problems ...
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| Opitaes | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have one of these questions that no one has the answer to. Since poppy production is illegal in ...
A: As I am an Australian I can tell you the answer to this one straight away. Tasmania is an island ...
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| Withdrall | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I'm 24 and I started eating oxy a year ago and never stopes I eat about 5-20's so 80mg I stopes ...
A: Absolutely no problems! I actually didn't give the usual spiel about not feeling bad for being a ...
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| Withdrall | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I'm 24 and I started eating oxy a year ago and never stopes I eat about 5-20's so 80mg I stopes ...
A: Hey Bro, Oxy Contin Tabs are slow release and long acting, so they can take a while to come off. ...
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| son | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My son is hooked on drugs and he is a x Army ranger and has been in so many va hospitals but their ...
A: I am not sure if you saw my CV but I am in Australia. This doesn't, however, mean that I can't ...
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| Particular Crystal Meth Side Effect | 7/27/2009 |
Q: OK - this is a question that most people cannot answer, nor have I found anyone who has experienced ...
A: Hey Jack, Firstly, well there are ways of taking illegal drugs in a way that is safer ... just like ...
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| Particular Crystal Meth Side Effect | 7/25/2009 |
Q: OK - this is a question that most people cannot answer, nor have I found anyone who has experienced ...
A: There are two possibilities that immediately come to mind. I am going to be pretty up front, so I ...
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| 33 year old daughter hooked on oxycontin | 7/18/2009 |
Q: My daughter is hooked on oxycontin for a number of years particularly worse in the last year. She ...
A: It sounds like you are doing all that you can do. The fact that you are in counselling is great, ...
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| Counselor | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am working in a Methadone clinic for the very first time. I have a background in healthcare, but ...
A: Great to hear you are working in the sector! I must admit that I do understand what you mean. I ...
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| long term effects of one-time LSD use | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Jacqui, I wouldn't call myself a druggie, but I'm definitely not averse to occasional opiate binge. ...
A: Good question and it is nice to get something different to "how do I make my partner stop using". ...
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| METHADONE | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for about 5 months now and he is an ex-addict. His drug of choice - ...
A: I am glad you responsed. You are in a difficult situation as it sounds like your partner has much ...
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| METHADONE | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for about 5 months now and he is an ex-addict. His drug of choice - ...
A: I get so many messages like this and I always ask one question - how does it affect you if he did ...
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| Oxycotton | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have been using oxycotton for a good three months taking at least 80 mg. each day. I have been ...
A: With opiate withdrawal, the only thing that will get rid of it altogether is more opiates! So, in ...
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| heroin addict son | 6/20/2009 |
Q: My 20 year old son is a heroin addict. He has a bad addiction and has been through several rehabs. ...
A: I think it is shocking that there are abuses going on in the system, but unfortunately I am sure ...
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| Methadone Detox | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have some Q's regarding my imminent Methadone Detox and would appreciate any advice you can give ...
A: The Suboxone is a great idea ... not sure why I didn't think of it! It will definately take the ...
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| crack addiction | 6/16/2009 |
Q: After having survived testicular cancer just to become addicted to prescription drugs, our son used ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. It is indeed a tragedy that someone who has gone through so much, ...
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| Methadone Detox | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have some Q's regarding my imminent Methadone Detox and would appreciate any advice you can give ...
A: Its great to hear from you and sounds like things are going pretty well. I am a bit concerned that ...
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| Help me! | 6/11/2009 |
Q: i have a sister and she is addicted to weed, and sometimes sniff cocane, i'm worried that she is ...
A: I would like to put this in perspective for you. Whilst there are some harms associated with drug ...
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| drugs | 6/11/2009 |
Q: When i met my partner he told me he used to have an ice addiction which lasted for 6 months. He also ...
A: Unfortunately with the way that drug use is stigmatised in society, it isn't unusual that your ...
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| living with an addict. | 6/6/2009 |
Q: after begining our relationship at 17 my partner + i both aged 36 have been together 19 years now. ...
A: Being in a relationship with someone who has a dependency to a substance can be incredibly trying. ...
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| false positive drug test | 6/4/2009 |
Q: can novacaine injections in the mouth show as a false positive for cocaine use in a drug screening ...
A: Apologies for my late response ... us Australian's were busy on a public holiday thinking about the ...
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| drugs testing | 6/2/2009 |
Q: hi i used to smoke cannibis as a way of depression after going through bad things i quit in november ...
A: Hair tests for cannabis can show up a long time after someone has stopped smoking. I think that the ...
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| Quick taper question | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I will keep this short, and thank you for your help. I am on day 5 of "cold turkey" off 30-50mg ...
A: I am glad that you are doing okay coming off hydrocodone. People often use benzodiazepines to ...
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| random drug testing at work | 5/26/2009 |
Q: jacqui thanks for all your replies to my questions, salamat too" regarding my questions about the ...
A: Good on you! You now have the perfect reason to say no. You are leaving, so why do they need to ...
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| can i decline a random drug test at work | 5/23/2009 |
Q: greetings, im a typical tech support guy working in a fairly good i.t company, im very pissed cause ...
A: Hey Tech Support Guy, Unfortunately there is no clear timeframe for cannabis as far as how long it ...
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| Oral Methadone and IV use | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have recently been obtaining oral methadone from a friend, not a doctor. I would like to know if ...
A: There are a few things to consider with injecting methadone. Firstly, it should not come out of ...
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| can i decline a random drug test at work | 5/20/2009 |
Q: greetings, im a typical tech support guy working in a fairly good i.t company, im very pissed cause ...
A: Hey Tech Support Guy! I have actually just got back from a vacation in the Philippines and it was ...
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| can i decline a random drug test at work | 5/19/2009 |
Q: greetings, im a typical tech support guy working in a fairly good i.t company, im very pissed cause ...
A: Hey Tech Support Guy! I can't imagine you are the first IT guy to smoke pot! Unfortunately I can't ...
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| drug tests and opiates | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Can you tell the difference between codeine and heroin in a urine drug test? Being that they are in ...
A: Sorry for the delay in respoding Jessica. There will be a difference but as far as I know it can be ...
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| drugs | 3/27/2009 |
Q: i have been using heroin for approx 3 weeks i need to clean up to test (urine) what is the ...
A: Hey John, Heroin usually lasts 3 to 5 days in urine, depending on lots of variables (ie: how fast ...
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| HELP | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I just found out that my husband has been doing crystal meth behind my back for the past 4 months ...
A: This is, unfortunately, one of those decisions you need to make yourself. There has been a betrayal ...
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| ways around using | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i have found that my just weekend partying has resulted in me being addicted to heroin....i want to ...
A: Chris, You sound pretty isolated, and I really hope you are okay. Do you have friends who you ...
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| methadone reduction programme | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My son is on a methadone reduction programme and is doing extremely well He has been clean for ...
A: Hey Deen, Great to hear from you! I am glad your son is having a good experience with methadone. ...
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| ways around using | 3/10/2009 |
Q: i have found that my just weekend partying has resulted in me being addicted to heroin....i want to ...
A: Hey Chris, Firstly I am assuming you are in the US (I am in Australia but most of the questions I ...
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| methadone side affects? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I need help badly. I've been a heroin addict since the early 80's and all the good stuff that comes ...
A: I am glad my message was helpful! I assume that you are in the US so access to cheap, good ...
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| methadone side affects? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I need help badly. I've been a heroin addict since the early 80's and all the good stuff that comes ...
A: It is possible to have both psychosomatic and physical responses to the ingestion of any kind of ...
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| Hi again | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Hey Ed here again. Thanks for the links to the rehab groups etc...ill think about it definitely. and ...
A: Deciding whether to tell your family about your current problems is a tricky one ... it is something ...
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| Relapse | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i was clean of meth,crack and ecstasy for over a year until last week.I had a relapse and now im ...
A: Hey Ed, You are in a really tricky situation and I feel for you. I could look into what services ...
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| Relapse | 2/6/2009 |
Q: i was clean of meth,crack and ecstasy for over a year until last week.I had a relapse and now im ...
A: First thing to remember is that people often go on and off drugs, in fact it is rare for people to ...
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| Trying to stay off | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I hope you had a good vacation. I tried to run from my problems and go to a guys place that was out ...
A: Wow six days - that is great! Tell me what you used to like doing. I know it might seem like a ...
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| Son's addictions/up-coming bone marrow transplant | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My son (age 23) has had a lot of issues and was diagnosed with leukemia last year. He has been to ...
A: I am really saddened by your situation. I understand that there might be some situations where the ...
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| Son's addictions/up-coming bone marrow transplant | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My son (age 23) has had a lot of issues and was diagnosed with leukemia last year. He has been to ...
A: I am absolutely appalled if it is true that they won't treat your son because of his drug use. His ...
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| Marajuana use | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I smoked marajuana for about 9 years, at a rate of 3 to for times a month. I've never got into ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot give you a definitive answer to this as it has been debated and debated and ...
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| Marajuana use | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I smoked marajuana for about 9 years, at a rate of 3 to for times a month. I've never got into ...
A: but I am a little bit unsure about your question. I will try to answer though. Just because you ...
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| Son | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I am 56 and disabled, 8 months ago my son was in re-hab doing well but wanted out so I took him in ...
A: You need to seek help now. You say that you have schizophrenia, who is your treating doctor? Call ...
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| What do me and Obama have in common? | 12/23/2008 |
Q: You said that , and you never told me WHAT!!! Is this site only open to US residents? there's a ...
A: Answer A - you and obama have both taken cocaine Answer B - the internet isn't ever limited to ...
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| Cues | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I am desperately trying to quit crack and I mean DESPERATELY!But I keep relapsing over and over!!!I ...
A: Hey Natasha, Firstly, I just wrote a big long response and then hit the wrong button and lost the ...
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| crack addict in love ex crack addict | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My ex and I used to be THE BEST of crack buddies. We quit together and he made it ,I didn't. We ...
A: Drug dependency within a relationship is very complex (I am assuming you were dependent on crack, ...
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| 21 year old son drug pusher, liar, diabled, etc etc | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I saw your e-mail response to another person and it really hit home for me......I have a son who was ...
A: Lorraine, I am glad you got back to you. Yes, we do agree on a lot of things, and now that I know ...
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| 21 year old son drug pusher, liar, diabled, etc etc | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I saw your e-mail response to another person and it really hit home for me......I have a son who was ...
A: I actually get the feeling that you won't like what I have to say. I am the kind of person that ...
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| 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: Nicole, I must tell you how moving your question is, and how eloquently you have described your ...
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| vicoden | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Are their any safe web sights to get vicoden without a perscription? I have cronic back pain and my ...
A: Not sure about this one. I do see the odd advertisement for online pharmacies, but would have no ...
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| petroleum based trumpet valve oil toxic? | 12/1/2008 |
Q: First, I must say I am NOT addicted to any substances but the substance abuse category on this site ...
A: I have conferred with a colleague who is an industrial chemsit and he assures me that there is no ...
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| methadone reduction and valium | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My son, 24 yrs old, has been on methadone for five years now. He was at 120 mg last october, and ...
A: I just answered a similar question. I am not a huge fan of benzos long term as the withdrawals (if ...
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| methadone detox | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My son got addicted to methadone on the street - has never even tried heroin. He began going to a ...
A: You have probably asked the wrong person about taking medication for panic disorder. As a trainee ...
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| Viocdin side effects | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have been taking Vicodin long term (between 1 and 2 years and am now at the highest levels I have ...
A: Firstly, it is so sad that you need to ask someone on an internet site for medical advice because ...
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| percocet addiction | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have been taking percocet for about 2 years, and I am tired of living like this. I do at times ...
A: I would alway suggest that people get medical assistance if they can, with withdrawal. It is ...
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| Sex as a trigger-what to do (or what not do) | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I used to inject cocaine and meth. We have been clean and sober now for almost a ...
A: Hey Courtney. Thanks for your question. This isn't an unusual situation. Certain situations, or ...
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| hello | 10/5/2008 |
Q: what are the affects that drugs have on people and who to recognise these affects?please i will like ...
A: This site is generally for people who have concerns about drugs and unfortunately I can't help you ...
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| Methadone withdrawal | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Jacqui, I am a 38yr old woman currently coming off methadone-I have been on a program for 10months, ...
A: Lisa, I really empathise with your situation. It is not easy to come off methadone, especially the ...
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| bone pain w/ long termmethadonedetox | 9/29/2008 |
Q: iam a 32yr old who has been onmethadone maintenance for 61/2 yrs,don't drink smoke or take any pills ...
A: I guess I have a few questions: Firstly - what dose did you start on and how quickly did you ...
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| My question | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Well my question is about the aftermath of weed. Well I used aweed a couple times and then I had a ...
A: Firstly, I would need some more information about what you are feeling. It is possible that the ...
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| hydrocondone addiction | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have not told anyone about this yet, but I am addicted to hydrocodone and benzodiazapines. I take ...
A: Hey Diana, I am pleased that I could be of help! Try what I put above but reducing 1.25 instead of ...
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| weed | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Hey I thoroughly enjoy smoking weed, yet it makes me stupider than i am when i am sober. I smoke to ...
A: Hey Steve, Funny, but that is how I feel when I read about American politics (and I am not in ...
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| effects of Crack | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Hair loss. Lumps, Food cravings, burning ribs 3 weeks clean normal or not
A: Hey Kat, This doesn't sound typical of someone who hasn't used crack for three weeks. I would ...
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| recovery from heroin | 8/22/2008 |
Q: for the last3 year i had been in to recovery from heroin, still i am having mood swings and various ...
A: Hey Adam, From the additional information I do believe that your situation is probably related to a ...
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| recovery from heroin | 8/21/2008 |
Q: for the last3 year i had been in to recovery from heroin, still i am having mood swings and various ...
A: I am thinking that, by now, your mood swings are nothing to do with heroin. People use drugs for ...
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| Caring for Crack-Addicted Sister's 6yr old son | 8/20/2008 |
Q: How do I help him to understand his Mommy is not dead but very sick. He thinks she is never coming ...
A: Firstly I must apologise for not responding to your question in a timely manner. I have been away ...
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| My 20 yr old son is a danger to himself and others | 8/20/2008 |
Q: April 2nd 2008 my son was huffing dust off with a 16 yr old girl while driving. He past out at the ...
A: Firstly I must apologise for not responding immediately. I have returned from a vacation but forgot ...
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| cannabis | 8/17/2008 |
Q: if it's true taht smoking marijuana has good effects, what are they? thanx, keenan
A: Hey Keenan, Firstly, I guess I need to understand what you mean when you say "good". All drugs ...
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| Drug Illusion. | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have smoked weed about 4 or five times with friends , im 18 now and decided i want to stop doing ...
A: Firstly I must apologise for not responding more promptly, I was interstate and forgot to switch my ...
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| Drug addict son of 24 yrs old | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Over the past 8 yrs he's gone from bad to worse. A year ago was the last straw when we kicked him ...
A: Hey John, It has actually been a really nice experience for me to communicate with you. I guess my ...
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| Drug addict son of 24 yrs old | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Over the past 8 yrs he's gone from bad to worse. A year ago was the last straw when we kicked him ...
A: Hey John, To tell you the truth, I am surprised that you even asked me this question (have you read ...
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| PROMETA | 8/7/2008 |
Q: (having been a junky for 4 yrs, yes- harm reduction is a sin in america.. luckily that is behind me ...
A: Hey Leslie, Big apologies for taking a while to reply. Work was chaotic on Thursday (police ...
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| PROMETA | 8/4/2008 |
Q: (having been a junky for 4 yrs, yes- harm reduction is a sin in america.. luckily that is behind me ...
A: Hey L, I am loving getting your questions! Anyway, Texas ... mmm ... bloody big state, but as our ...
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| PROMETA | 8/1/2008 |
Q: (having been a junky for 4 yrs, yes- harm reduction is a sin in america.. luckily that is behind me ...
A: Hey L, Great question. It is fantastic to be challenged by this site! Anyway, I must admit, I had ...
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| drugs in your system | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Tuesday i whent to my pain management doc and he tested me and i had weed & meth in my system he ...
A: I had to google walnut creek to see where on earth it was! Seems to be relatively close to San ...
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| drugs in your system | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Tuesday i whent to my pain management doc and he tested me and i had weed & meth in my system he ...
A: Hey Dog, Tricky situation. Yep, majiuana can stay in your system for a long time. In people who ...
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| 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: I had a chat to a friend of mine who is expert in this stuff, and basically cocaine works to ...
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| Ambien overuse during pregnancy | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My wife is 25 weeks pregnant and a recovering drug addict. She has been clean since the pregnancy ...
A: Hey Al, Thanks for your question. Drug use in pregnancy is one of those most stigmatizing of ...
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| percocet | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i have been taking percocets for 6 months now. i've gotten myself down to 3 10mgs a day. im scared ...
A: Yes you are likely to experience some anxiety coming off this kind of medication. Percocet is ...
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| Drug testing (specifically mouth swabs) | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Does Klonopin test positive for benzos? PLEASE HELP!!!!
A: Unfortunately I don't have much information about mouth swabs. However, Klonopin is Clonazepam, ...
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| 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: The short answer is - "yes". You are being unrealistic. If people could just stop because they ...
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| girlfriend is a chronic pain suffer which has lead to severe addiction | 5/19/2008 |
Q: i AM INVOLVED WITH A WONDERFUL WOMAN...BEFORE THIS HAPPENED SHE WAS THE WOMAN OF MY DREAMS. SHE WAS ...
A: Hey Marty, Thanks for getting back to me with so much info. It makes it easier to try to come up ...
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| girlfriend is a chronic pain suffer which has lead to severe addiction | 5/18/2008 |
Q: i AM INVOLVED WITH A WONDERFUL WOMAN...BEFORE THIS HAPPENED SHE WAS THE WOMAN OF MY DREAMS. SHE WAS ...
A: Hey Marty, Sounds like you have been a fantastic support, but it is all just getting too much. ...
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| Heroinaddiction | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Ive just found out that my boyfriend and father to my 2 children is taking 28ml of methadone daily, ...
A: I am sorry about your relationship as it does sound like there are lots of problems happening. I ...
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| heroin | 5/11/2008 |
Q: she says that sometimes she has breathing problems when she is using it. I would like to know if it ...
A: and apologies for not answering straight away - I have been laid up with a cold! Anyway, I guess ...
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| Opiates | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have been addicted to opiates off and on for 6 years. i am on week 2 today of cold turkey and ...
A: Hey John, People can have different responses from opiate withdrawal and it does not seem overly ...
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| Addiction to Methadone | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I'll try and make this brief. Addicted to hydrocodone for approx. 2.5 yrs. Before totally ...
A: Hey, Thanks for your query. I am in Australia and I assume that TN is Tennasee?? (Sorry if I am ...
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| my boyfriend is a recovering heroin addict! | 5/1/2008 |
Q: not only that but he was on a methhadone script and been doin all this for about a year. i was soo ...
A: Sianne, Yes this is very difficult and you can't compete because you offer different things. Given ...
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| my boyfriend is a recovering heroin addict! | 4/29/2008 |
Q: not only that but he was on a methhadone script and been doin all this for about a year. i was soo ...
A: Sianne, I am glad that you have been able to come to a resolution. Ultimately you need to do what ...
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| benzodiapines | 4/10/2008 |
Q: PLEASE COULD YOU TELL ME HOW LONG BENZODIAZPINES CAN STAY IN MY SYSTEM FOR. FOR EXAMPLE DRUG SCREEN ...
A: Unfortunately I would need more information before I could answer this question as there are a lot ...
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| worried-found Mecke's reagent in friends room | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My dear friend (ex-boyfriend) has me worried. He used to have a problem with heroin years ago. After ...
A: I guess there are a couple of things to consider. If you do confront your friend, he is likely to ...
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| Cocaine | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I do have a serious question. I am sixteen years old. And I have been using cocaine for the past ...
A: You raise a good point. The problem with a lot the information about illicit drugs is that it is ...
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| DRUGS | 2/28/2008 |
Q: MY SON DIED IN DECEMBER 2007, HE WAS ON COCAIN, AND HAD STAPH INFECTION, FROM USING NEEDLES. AND I ...
A: Lucille, I am genuinely sorry to hear about what happened to your family. There are a lot of ...
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| addict to meth | 1/11/2008 |
Q: what do you do when you trust no one.. you are 19 lost everyone you love even my lil boy you have ...
A: I am glad that you got back to me. You could try making contact with the following agencies - I ...
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| addict to meth | 1/10/2008 |
Q: what do you do when you trust no one.. you are 19 lost everyone you love even my lil boy you have ...
A: I sounds like you are really depressed and I am concerned about your wellbeing. There are a few ...
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| Will my heroin addicted bf commit suicide if I leave him? | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I cannot believe the journey I've traveled to finally arrive at this website, typing these thoughts ...
A: You letter is so powerful, and you really seem at your wits end. I have read it twice, and although ...
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| using suboxone for the first couple of days of herion withdrawl | 12/26/2007 |
Q: i am in the process of kicking herion.i am on my third day,but i,ve been taking pieces of subxone to ...
A: Hey Shanon, Sounds like you have it pretty sorted but just need some reassurance. Suboxone is quite ...
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| 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: I am sorry to hear that you are so stressed. A couple of things stand out about your question. ...
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| help - boyfriend craving herion when on methadone | 11/30/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has been on the methadone programn for 2 months but he is starting to struggle with the ...
A: What a coincidence! Anyway, the different states in Australia vary quite a bit, however in Victoria ...
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| help - boyfriend craving herion when on methadone | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has been on the methadone programn for 2 months but he is starting to struggle with the ...
A: Yes many people don't realise that many heroin users do have respectable jobs and it is often more ...
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