Substance Abuse

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2009-11-20 Addiction to Drugs - quiting oxycocet:

Dear robert, You are in a difficult situation and don't be too hard on yourself. Pain killers are addictive and we need to look at alternatives. I have an article called: Management of Chronic Pain

2009-11-19 Addiction to Alcohol - characterics exhibited in an alcoholic:

Lisa, Thank you for the questions and for the lengthy explanation. These kind of questions are always better answered with as much detail as possible. He is absolutely wrong in his interpretation

2009-11-19 Addiction to Drugs - how do i cope?:

Hi Mckenna, You are getting to know the difficulty and struggle involved in recovering from addiction. Opiate addiction (heroin) is one of the toughest drug problems to overcome. The behavioral signs

2009-11-19 Addiction to Drugs - drug addiction:

Hello Kala. Your friend is in a very risky situation. Oxycontin abuse may lead to severe liver impairment which can lead to death. Talk to her about a Detox program, there are some free of charge

2009-11-17 Addiction to Alcohol - Living with an alcoholic:

Jack, Thank you for your questions. I can empathize with you as I have been on the other end of the situation - I have been where she is. But now after so many good sober years I can see what I