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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| crack cocaine | 11/10/2011 | Crystal |
| Q: My husband whom I have been separated from for 1&1/2 years is a crack addict. When he is on crack ... A: I can't really answer this question as to whether he is REALLY bipolar or not because I have not met ... | ||
| k2 side effects | 11/9/2011 | Patricia M. |
| Q: I smoked k2 monday night and today is wednesday and i am still trippin. I have been told it is side ... A: Joseph, You didn't tell me how old you are, or if you use other drugs. From everything I've read on ... | ||
| Drug test | 11/8/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I'm not addicted to drugs... I just need help finding out how to get drugs out of my system really ... A: Kallie, Unfortunately, body size, type or the amount of water a person drinks does not determine ... | ||
| just wanted someone to talk to | 11/6/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: .. I married the man of my dreams 4 years ago. We were together 8 years before that and have 3 ... A: Living with someone in recovery or active stages of addiction can be difficult. I understand feeling ... | ||
| Husband Addicted to Vicodin | 10/13/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I'm a newlywed- only 2 1/2 months. Two years ago he told me that he would often abuse his vicodin ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to you. Living with someone in with an addiction can be ... | ||
| Discontinue pain meds | 10/4/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: Two years ago (October 2009) I had Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff)that left me in severe pain. There ... A: Speak with your physician about doing some blood work that includes a liver profile and enzymes. The ... | ||
| detox of thc | 10/3/2011 | Jacqui |
| Q: This is a long post, but the question itself is short, this is mostly background info. I am a 24 ... A: Hey Tony, Firstly I think that it is purely bullshit that if you have a medical card they still ... | ||
| detox of thc | 10/3/2011 | Patricia M. |
| Q: This is a long post, but the question itself is short, this is mostly background info. I am a 24 ... A: Tony, Sorry, but I forgot to mention one important thing that ANYONE should tell you before they ... | ||
| Discontinue pain meds | 9/29/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: Two years ago (October 2009) I had Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff)that left me in severe pain. There ... A: Congrats for reducing your use of medications. I am assuming that you are unable to stop the last ... | ||
| daughter on drugs | 9/16/2011 | Jeff Geibel, Ph.D. |
| Q: my daughter 35years old with 3 teenage kids.she was on drugs 2 other times and got clean for ... A: There are a few ways to confront someone who is abusing drugs: 1. Confront them directly with the ... | ||
| Will he relapse? | 9/11/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I have been seeing a great guy (almost 50 years old) for over a month now. He has a good job that ... A: You seem to have a good understanding about the disease of addiction and the work it takes to stay ... | ||
| Facts about Marijuana | 9/10/2011 | Jacqui |
| Q: I have done research myself, and looked at many statistics on Marijuana, and from my understanding ... A: Hey Christian, It is really tricky to convince people that drug prohibition is not a good thing. I ... | ||
| I am in recovery and I need help | 9/3/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I just finished outpatient treatment and still in the recovery process. I have been going to at ... A: I love hate relationship with drugs is very normal. Everything you are experiencing is normal. The ... | ||
| I am in recovery and I need help | 9/2/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I just finished outpatient treatment and still in the recovery process. I have been going to at ... A: Congratulations for completing your initial treatment phase and for following through with your ... | ||
| methadone | 8/25/2011 | Ego Invenio |
| Q: Oh-oops. I just sent a question but I forgot to mention a couple details that may have an impact on ... A: Hey Vanessa, Hopefully our previous answer will give you more information on your question. Our ... | ||
| methadone | 8/25/2011 | Ego Invenio |
| Q: . My name is Vanessa and I am a recovering drug addict. My favorite/or drug of choice is Heroin, and ... A: Hey Vanessa, First of all, a VERY BIG CONGRATULATIONS for what you have done so far. You should be ... | ||
| relapse and relationships | 8/25/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: i relapsed recently after having 5 years clean in a 12 step program. my boyfriend, who is also in ... A: My suggestion to you is to keep going and working through your resistance. In my opinion acceptance ... | ||
| enabling | 8/23/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: He lives with his girlfriend. He has asked me to take control of his money from centrelink each ... A: Congratulations to your son, I wish him and your family the best in the recovery process. I do not ... | ||
| Benzo Withdrawal Seizures | 8/22/2011 | Peter L. |
| Q: L, I was prescribed Alprazolam (Xanax) for an acute panic reaction lasting six weeks. I was told ... A: Kirk, Physicians differ greatly on what approaches they take toward something like a benzo detox. ... | ||
| Started smoking | 8/21/2011 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| 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 ... | ||
| Step-daughter's mother's marijuana use | 8/18/2011 | Peter L. |
| Q: My step-daughter is 22 months old and her father and I have been concerned for quite some time as we ... A: There's a lot of speculation about second-hand marijuana smoke, and if it is a significant factor at ... | ||
| help with a remedy | 8/15/2011 | Patricia M. |
| Q: I've been taking painkillers since 1994. I started snorting them about a year ago...I'm ashamed of ... A: I am following up with you because I have not heard back about what drug you are using to snort. I ... | ||
| temezepam | 8/3/2011 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| 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: ... | ||
| Temazepam | 8/3/2011 | Jacqui |
| Q: I have been using temazepam off prescription for a month. Now i am required to undergo urine drug ... A: Hey Mahnoor, I have checked the clinical guidelines for urine testing in Australia (which I assume ... | ||
| nerve damage | 8/2/2011 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| 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 ... | ||
| Drug Testing | 7/23/2011 | Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC |
| Q: My son has a chance at a good job, but he has used marijuana. I’m not sure if he is telling me the ... A: It's a great one and I'm glad you asked it. I cannot endorse any products but I can give you some ... | ||
| Prescription drugs | 7/22/2011 | Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC |
| Q: my 40yr old daughter is addicted to precription sleeping tablets and wants to sleep all the time, ... A: It sounds like you're in a really tough situation. I've answered very similar questions before, so ... | ||
| Will I pass? | 7/21/2011 | Peter L. |
| Q: my name is Jeremy and I'm 18 years old. I joined the Army back in october and I am leaving for ... A: Today's drug screening tests are very sensitive. It's hard to say if the amount you smoked will ... | ||
| valium | 7/17/2011 | Jeff Geibel, Ph.D. |
| Q: I went to detox a week over a week ago for alcohol withdrawals they gave me large doses of valium i ... A: .. Not knowing the specifics of your situation its hard for me to rendering a good opinion. ... | ||
| Am I Addicted? | 7/17/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I have been dealing with chronic pain for the past year and initially had to be on Hydrocodone for ... A: It is difficult to live with chronic pain.. Unfortunately, opioids are the only medications we have ... | ||
| withdrawal from prescription drugs | 7/16/2011 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| 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. ... | ||
| will my brain ever act right again? | 7/16/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: I'm a 34 year old woman, who was on pain killers (percs, vics) for about 4.5-5 years, then graduated ... A: Congratulations in your efforts to maintain sobriety! Long term opiate use does cause problems with ... | ||
| meth | 7/6/2011 | Peter L. |
| Q: I want to quit using meth, I have no medical insurance, so im wondering if there is any over the ... A: You have the first thing you need, which is motivation! Coming off addictive drugs can be very ... | ||
| HELP | 7/3/2011 | Jacqui |
| Q: one of my relative was a drug addict...but nw he left it after going through proper rehab ... A: I am really sorry but I cannot help you. All you can do is tell you relative that you don't want ... | ||
| Re: addicted son-in-law | 6/28/2011 | Sherrie Sweet |
| Q: My son-in-law Chris,(relapsed heroin addict) is in a methadone clinic, but is still so "drugged ... A: first let me say that you do not sound sick or paranoid. You are concerned about your daughter and ... | ||
| Needing to know all of my options | 6/21/2011 | Peter L. |
| Q: First of all thank you for taking the time to read this. I am in a situation that I am not sure ... A: I can see you're trying to do the right thing, and I commend you for that. A lot of my time spend ... | ||
| mother-in-law | 6/20/2011 | Peter L. |
| Q: My mother-in-law is 45 years old. She has experienced many misfortunes in her lifetime (rap by ... A: Sorry to hear about the difficulties you're having with your mother-in-law. There's no question she ... | ||
| overcoming addiction when everyone you love are addicts? | 6/10/2011 | Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC |
| Q: after countless years of cycling through addictions in one form or another, attemping to emotionally ... A: What a great question. Since I don't know you at all, my answer will be mostly generalities that I ... | ||
| weed | 6/6/2011 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| 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 ... | ||
| kaleb | 6/6/2011 | Jacqui |
| Q: hey my names heather id like some advice my boyfreind kaleb alwayss smokes pot he has a really bad ... A: Hey, You don't have to spend time with him when he is drug affected if it is something that you ... | ||
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Addiction to Drugs
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Sherrie Sweet
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Expertise
I am qualified to answer questions in all areas of addiction and recovery. If you have a question that I can not answer, I am not afraid to tell you that I do not know, however, I am willing to help you find the answer. I am qualified to assist you with questions asked by the individual who is using drugs or alcohol, as well as questions from concerned friends and family members. I understand the stigmas of this disease and the difficult issues that arise from substance use. I am here to offer guidance and support.
Experience
I have worked in the field of substance abuse for 20 years. I have experience working in the areas of inpatient detoxification, outpatient counseling, halfway houses, self help groups, individual, marital and family counseling, drunken driving education, pregnant and parenting programs, and medication assisted treatment.
Additionally, I have a strong background in medical issues, psychopharmacology and mental health issues. I believe in individualized treatment which meets the specific needs of each person suffering from the disease of addiction.
Education/Credentials
I currently hold a Masters Degree in Human Services/Psychology. I am also continuing with a PhD in Counseling Psychology. I am internationally certified as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, and licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am additionally pursuing the credential of a Substance Abuse Professional which will allow me to work with and evaluate individuals who are employed within the D.O.T. system.
Lastly, I am a partner in private practice working with individuals who are seeking recovery from addictive disorders.
Past/Present Clients
I have extensive experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with professionals, community leaders, NFL players, police officers, lawyers, nurses, homeless individuals, the indigent, doctors, and attorneys.
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