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About Jacqui
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Expertise
I am committed to Harm reduction (is it a dirty word in America??), a philosophy which acknowledges that people are going to continue to use drugs despite all of the effort put into stopping it (case in point - US government drug war ... trillions of dollars, people still using ... hello??) Anyway, I advocate to support people who use drugs by reducing the harms associated with their use through needle and syringe programs, advocating for drug law reform (alcohol legal, marijuana not ... go figure?). I currently manage a service that provides primary health care, health education and needle and syringe program to people who inject. I have also worked as an "on the ground" worker for many years and am currently studying a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Happy to answer questions about blood borne viruses such as HIV and hepatitis C, questions about dependency on opiates and other substances. Questions about treatment (particulary methadone and buprenorphine). Questions about harm reduction and why we bother with it. I can try to answer questions about drug tests. As an alternative to my fellow experts, I won't be judging anyone. If anyone has taken a sip of a coffee, or drunk a beer, then ... well we are all drug users, and I don't think we are going to see an end to it! Deal with the real, I say.

Experience
Manage a primary health service for people who inject drugs, and have worked at that centre for 7 years

Organizations
Registered as a provisional psychologist with the Victorian Psychologists registration board (this is for psychologists working under supervision or currently studying a masters). Much of my experience is related to my work rather than to my studies

Publications
conference proceedings - IHRC 2004 & 2005, NSP Conference 2005, Stigma-Pleasure-Practice conference 2006

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, currently studying a masters of clinical psychology, completed one half of a graduate certificate in Addiction studies (transferred to psychology as it had better career prospects) - lots and lots of short training courses.

Awards and Honors
Presented at international conferences (Harm Reduction Conference in Thailand and Melbourne)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jacqui 
In Category  Addiction to Drugs

SubjectDate Asked

Helping a friend11/17/2009
  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 ...
daughter herione/coccaine addict11/14/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bupap11/5/2009
  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 ...
19 yrs son & Oxycotin11/4/2009
  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 ...
Bupap11/4/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
19 yrs son & Oxycotin11/3/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Rehab Question10/30/2009
  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 ...
Hey10/30/2009
  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 ...
Rehab Question10/29/2009
  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 ...
methadone pill10/28/2009
  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 ...
methadone pill10/27/2009
  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 ...
methadone pill10/26/2009
  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 ...
Hydrocodone10/17/2009
  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, ...
Weed10/12/2009
  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 ...
Weed10/12/2009
  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 ...
Weed10/12/2009
  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 ...
crystal meth found in toddler10/9/2009
  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 ...
false positives10/6/2009
  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 ...
false positives10/6/2009
  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 ...
false positives10/5/2009
  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 ...
false positives10/5/2009
  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 ...
My boyfriend10/4/2009
  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, ...
false positive drug test10/2/2009
  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 ...
false positive drug test10/2/2009
  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) ...
false positive drug test10/2/2009
  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 ...
Get my boyfriend off drugs9/26/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
methadone and IV use9/25/2009
  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 ...
Question About Cocain9/25/2009
  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 ...
false positive for cocaine9/24/2009
  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 ...
Taking acid9/22/2009
  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 ...
crystal meth9/21/2009
  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 ...
brain damage after 14 yrs of crack9/19/2009
  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 ...
stressed out! need advice9/12/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
oxycodone withdrawal9/6/2009
  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 ...
my husband9/5/2009
  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. ...
my husband9/4/2009
  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. ...
my husband9/2/2009
  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 ...
Helping boyfriend8/20/2009
  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 ...
Helping boyfriend8/18/2009
  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 ...
Hash Urine Drug Test8/14/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Opitaes8/9/2009
  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 ...
Withdrall8/1/2009
  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 ...
Withdrall7/31/2009
  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. ...
son7/27/2009
  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 ...
Particular Crystal Meth Side Effect7/27/2009
  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 ...
Particular Crystal Meth Side Effect7/25/2009
  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 ...
33 year old daughter hooked on oxycontin7/18/2009
  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, ...
Counselor7/15/2009
  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 ...
long term effects of one-time LSD use7/14/2009
  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". ...
METHADONE6/30/2009
  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 ...
METHADONE6/29/2009
  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 ...
Oxycotton6/20/2009
  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 ...
heroin addict son6/20/2009
  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 ...
Methadone Detox6/16/2009
  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 ...
crack addiction6/16/2009
  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, ...
Methadone Detox6/14/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
drugs6/11/2009
  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 ...
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. ...
false positive drug test6/4/2009
  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 ...
drugs testing6/2/2009
  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 ...
Quick taper question5/26/2009
  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 ...
random drug testing at work5/26/2009
  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 ...
can i decline a random drug test at work5/23/2009
  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 ...
Oral Methadone and IV use5/20/2009
  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 ...
can i decline a random drug test at work5/20/2009
  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 ...
can i decline a random drug test at work5/19/2009
  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 ...
drug tests and opiates5/7/2009
  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 ...
drugs3/27/2009
  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 ...
HELP3/21/2009
  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 ...
ways around using3/12/2009
  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 ...
methadone reduction programme3/11/2009
  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. ...
ways around using3/10/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hi again2/24/2009
  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 ...
Relapse2/11/2009
  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 ...
Relapse2/6/2009
  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 ...
Trying to stay off2/6/2009
  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 ...
Son's addictions/up-coming bone marrow transplant2/2/2009
  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 ...
Son's addictions/up-coming bone marrow transplant2/2/2009
  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 ...
Marajuana use2/2/2009
  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 ...
Marajuana use2/2/2009
  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 ...
Son12/31/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Cues12/22/2008
  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 ...
crack addict in love ex crack addict12/21/2008
  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, ...
21 year old son drug pusher, liar, diabled, etc etc12/15/2008
  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 ...
21 year old son drug pusher, liar, diabled, etc etc12/12/2008
  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 ...
Fentanyl12/4/2008
  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 ...
vicoden12/2/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
methadone reduction and valium11/20/2008
  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 ...
methadone detox11/19/2008
  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 ...
Viocdin side effects11/6/2008
  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 ...
percocet addiction10/28/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
hello10/5/2008
  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 ...
Methadone withdrawal9/30/2008
  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 ...
bone pain w/ long termmethadonedetox9/29/2008
  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 ...
My question9/24/2008
  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 ...
hydrocondone addiction9/15/2008
  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 ...
weed9/11/2008
  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 ...
effects of Crack8/31/2008
  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 ...
recovery from heroin8/22/2008
  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 ...
recovery from heroin8/21/2008
  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 ...
Caring for Crack-Addicted Sister's 6yr old son8/20/2008
  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 ...
My 20 yr old son is a danger to himself and others8/20/2008
  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 ...
cannabis8/17/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Drug addict son of 24 yrs old8/12/2008
  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 ...
Drug addict son of 24 yrs old8/11/2008
  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 ...
PROMETA8/7/2008
  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 ...
PROMETA8/4/2008
  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 ...
PROMETA8/1/2008
  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 ...
drugs in your system7/24/2008
  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 ...
drugs in your system7/23/2008
  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 ...
Cocaine use & dopamine7/22/2008
  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 ...
Ambien overuse during pregnancy7/14/2008
  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 ...
percocet7/1/2008
  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 ...
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, ...
My Husband and Heroin6/21/2008
  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 ...
girlfriend is a chronic pain suffer which has lead to severe addiction5/19/2008
  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 ...
girlfriend is a chronic pain suffer which has lead to severe addiction5/18/2008
  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. ...
Heroinaddiction5/15/2008
  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 ...
heroin5/11/2008
  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 ...
Opiates5/5/2008
  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 ...
Addiction to Methadone5/2/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
benzodiapines4/10/2008
  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 ...
worried-found Mecke's reagent in friends room3/14/2008
  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 ...
Cocaine3/6/2008
  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 ...
DRUGS2/28/2008
  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 ...
addict to meth1/11/2008
  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 ...
addict to meth1/10/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
using suboxone for the first couple of days of herion withdrawl12/26/2007
  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 ...
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. ...
help - boyfriend craving herion when on methadone11/30/2007
  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 ...
help - boyfriend craving herion when on methadone11/29/2007
  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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