Substance Abuse

Recent Answers

2009-11-05 Addiction to Drugs - Need Help:

Hi April, Age 18 is considered adulthood (in some respects) but in terms of human development it is still very young. The exposure to drugs, drug use, and the obvious questionable manner of parenting

2009-11-05 Addiction to Alcohol - alcohol poisoning:

Elizabeth, the odd thing about the answers your son's friends are giving him is that vomiting is one of the signs of alcohol poisoning. Also irregular breathing, paleness and mental confusion.

2009-11-05 Addiction to Alcohol - My boyfriend is an alcoholic:

Hello Amy, I can hear the pain you feel realizing that you have replicated in your relationship with your alcoholic boyfriend some of the same behaviors you experienced living with your alcoholic father

2009-11-05 Addiction to Drugs - Bupap:

Hi Dawn, Great to hear things are going well! The risks of seizures is from generally related to reducing large amounts over long periods, and as you are still on the xanax, it sounds like things

2009-11-05 Addiction to Alcohol - My boyfriend wants to stop drinking on his willpower,:

Hi Margarita, It is possible for and alcoholic to stop drinking 'cold turkey', but since he's been drinking when you're not around, he can't do it. As much as he'd like you to to help him to stop