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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
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 6	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 .....
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 212	I can answer any question about addiction, alcoholism, or recovery.
Amarnath.B India Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.87 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 244	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.
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 369	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.
Jan Edward Williams U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.82 Timeliness 9.85 Politeness 9.85 Total Questions 259	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
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 172	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 .....
Beverley Glazer Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 184	I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
Todd U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 445	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 .....
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 286	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.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-05 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 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 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

2009-11-04 Behavior of an alcoholic when sober:

Hi Kevin, It seems to me, that your mother-in-law does have a drinking problem -- so when she stops, she's not in the best mood. I think this is what you're experiencing. What also is problematic

2009-11-03 Start drinking again?:

Barry, Thank you for the question. In the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous there is a story told of a man who drank some in his earlier life but decided to quit as he built a very successful business