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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist

Australia
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  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.63
  • Timeliness 9.81
  • Politeness 9.79
  • Total Questions 505
 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 .....

Hector Manuel Rodriguez

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.42
  • Total Questions 41
 I can answer questions about prevention, treatment alternatives, how to deal with withdrawal symptoms and addiction health consequences and/or complications. Being a former addict myself, I decided to go farther and educate in every single subject about substance abuse such as cocaine, marihuana, crack, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, meta amphetamines, opiates and alcohol among others. I am prepared to deal with a client from the point of initial interview and guide him or her throughout the whole recovery process from a Counselor's perspective. Down to earth, professional and dynamic are just a few of my qualities. I am commited to help .....

Jacqui

Australia
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 219
 I am committed to Harm reduction (is it a dirty word in America??), a philosophy which acknowledges that people are going to continue to use drugs despite all of the effort put into stopping it (case in point - US government drug war ... trillions of dollars, people still using ... hello??) Anyway, I advocate to support people who use drugs by reducing the harms associated with their use through needle and syringe programs, advocating for drug law reform (alcohol legal, marijuana not ... go figure?). I currently manage a service that provides primary health care, health education and needle and syringe program .....

Peter L.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 8.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 10
 I am available to answer any questions about substance use, abuse, and dependence. I can also offer perspective on treatment options and how to motivate someone to get help. I have over 25 years of experience as a substance abuse treatment professional, working with adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. I feel I can answer just about any question in this topic area but can also access reference sources, or direct you to these for additional information gathering or education on your own.

Daniel A. Toth

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/14/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Total Questions 356
 Any questions related to: drug abuse,recovery and opiate withdrawal. Friends and family questions are also welcomed- however there's very little I can suggest if the person has no willingness to change.I will only answer NON- PRIVATE questions as my objective is to help as many people as possible- use a fake name. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS REGARDING DRUG TESTS OR HOW LONG YOUR DOPE WILL STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM! My energy is directed at those wishing to stop self destructing.

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2009-11-05 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 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

2009-11-04 19 yrs son & Oxycotin:

Hey Kimberly, I am really saddened by your email. You seem to have a great job with your son, and it is so difficult to know what to do in those circumstances. Divorce can have effects on children

2009-11-04 Bupap:

Hi Dawn, Bupap is a combination of acetaminophen (or as it is known where I live, Paracetamol) and a drug called butalbital which is a barbituate. I was actually a bit surprised that this drug was

2009-11-04 reduce ativan?:

Hey Diana, VERY IMPORTANT!!! Just one thing ... if you have been on it for a long time, I would not do 1/2 a day. When I said half a tab, then another, I meant to stop there. If you are going

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