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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.69 Clarity of Response 9.50 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 175	I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Leigh U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 1	I can answer questions about alcoholism, drug addiction and sex addiction and 12-step programs. I can also answer questions regarding addiction and mental illness. I can share my experience on the loss of an identical twin.
Druideck Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.84 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 291	All questions are important, I have over 22 years of personal experience with alcoholism and recovery issues. Advanced Counsellor Training / Experience with treatment and AA.
Beverley Glazer Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 188	I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
Peter LoIacono U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1	Any questions regarding addictive behavior, withdrawal symptoms, selecting treatment options, relapse prevention, defining abuse vs. dependence, self-help groups, denial and resistance, building motivation, physical health effects of alcohol, substitution of other addictive substances; really anything about substance abuse behaviors.
Amarnath.B India Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.83 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 246	Helping build recovery in the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by alcoholism, drug dependency and related diseases. Involved in counseling/rehabilitation. Can answer any question on this subject.
Jan Edward Williams U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.85 Politeness 9.85 Total Questions 261	all questions related to drug or alcohol addiction, except those requiring the expertise of a physician or those relating to mental health problems apart from addiction. See my web site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com
Todd U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.83 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 447	I sense it's important to let you know (upfront) that I don't have a 12-step orientation. I also want to let you know that this system won't allow us to make paragraphs, so I am using to separate my thoughts into paragraphs I can answer questions related to getting/staying sober, queries related to support for loved ones, questions on support groups, relapse prevention, communication skills, alcohol and drug pharmacology, spirituality, and finding ways to increase joy within sobriety. I see sobriety as a skill, understand that recovery looks different for everybody, and encourage people to find a sobriety mentor. It has been my experience that in 12-step groups many people are seen to fail under the guise of a lack of willingness. When I used to attend meetings I'd see many people who were shamed and bullied over various medications they needed to take...telling people they can't take various medications is akin to playing God. I have yet to understand how taking MH meds is any different than taking any other medication which you need to thrive and support your health. **As there is so much shame, stigma, myths, and misinformation in this culture around CD (many of .....
james52144@earthlink.net U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.71 Clarity of Response 9.68 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 9.91 Total Questions 215	I can answer any question about addiction, alcoholism, or recovery.
Di English Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 8.33 Timeliness 7.33 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 11	I can answer questions on aspects related to alcoholism and drug addiction and in particular, questions from families and friends who are suffering from the behavior and consequences of someone’s drinking or drug abuse. My aim is to help these family members and friends gain a better understanding of the disease of addiction and to gain a greater awareness around the choices available to them. I can answer many of the "nuts and bolts" questions that people frequently ask when living with alcoholics or drug abusers. I prefer not to answer questions related to pharmacology or in depth physical effects of drug and alcohol abuse which are better answered by medical doctors and psychiatrists.
Clyde U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 374	I can answer questions on the recovery from alcohol addiction as I am a recovering alcoholic with 15 years of sobriety. I can also address the spiritual aspects of the 12-Step program as I have a Master of Divinity degree and serve as a pastor for the Quaker church.

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2009-11-19 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

2009-11-17 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

2009-11-15 rehab:

Hi there, What's going on with your boyfriend is typical of any rehab -- there are restrictions -- and the phone happens to be one of them. When you are in rehab, you are not only separated from

2009-11-13 Periodic Drinking:

Chris, Thank you for your follow up comments. It helps to know a little more about your drinking history. Many people begin drinking at an early age and the body is not prepared either

2009-11-13 Periodic Drinking:

Chris, Thank you for your question. It is an important one to seriously contemplate as you move forward in life. It largely depends on how long you drank (how many years) and for what reasons