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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-22 | Anonymous | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you very much for your answer. It was, in fact, informative and I will definately write back if I need anything else. I am glad I am not just paranoid, and that his behavior may or may not be suspicious. Thanks again! |
| 2009-08-20 | Elaine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-18 | anma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I want to thank you so much For helping anyway that you could its alright that you took a bit on responding to me im just happy that you did i will be wrighting to you for help |
| 2009-05-27 | Sharon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much, I called around and there is only 1 NARC-anyon each week and the next one is Friday @6.30... Thanks for the kindness, I have felt like a bad mom all day and then felt tough love and then felt I took it to far and then my emotions were up and down and I am scared come court day....Thank you so much for the calming caring answers... I will keep you posted. |
| 2009-05-26 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-19 | marcella | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | I really appreciate the helped she gave me... I mean she said it just like it was, which is exaclty what I needed |
| 2009-05-15 | ANN | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you i do know what to do ,your right i have known,but im scared we just had a baby well he is 8 months know,ive been raising him alone,its so hard cuss i also have lupus,two so when he crys to me bout quiting i want to belive him cuss im so tired!! |
| 2009-05-07 | Sherrie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your words of wisdom & encouragement! Much appreciated - Sherrie |
| 2009-05-07 | Anna | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | No | Thank You Caroline for taking the time to respond to me, you were help full. GOD BLESS YOU |
| 2009-05-06 | mm | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-30 | susan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for a swift and knowledgeable answer. |
| 2009-04-30 | Frankie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! You have helped a lot. Its alright you answered my questions that I wanted to know. |
| 2009-04-27 | Christine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you I will mostlikely hit you up again.. You have been very kind an helpful |
| 2009-04-20 | Rhondi Platz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, any advice helps. Rhondi |
| 2009-04-18 | jacqueline | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | Yes | My son eventually returned home and is now once more in treatment with our support. As you stated in your reply his feelings of shame and fear for his future are enormous. Your letter was helpful during this difficult time and I am most grateful for your help. Many thanks. Jacqueline Koufou |
| 2009-04-14 | Meme | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I was pleased with the response. it really made me step back and take a look at my situation. Tnanx |
| 2009-04-14 | emma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you so much. if i have any more problems/concerns ill be sure to write in to you. |
| 2009-04-01 | vicki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Caroline, Thank you very much for your reply. Its so hard cause like you say some people do get off it.He had a herion problem as a teenager but got off it and turned his life around. He was off it for 9 years. He said he relapsed due to stress. He was very depressed, we'd had a baby in the May and he had started this in the Aug. He had a very stressful job as a trainee finacial adviser, with the same targets to meet as fully qualified advisers and constant studying for exams with no study relief. We lived in my mums house, she has another house that she lives in. We weren't paying rent as my mum was giving us time to get on our feet. My mums partner is very wealthy and if it wasn't for him my mum wouldn't be in this position. My husband would come home from work to a lot of the time my mum being there, she would always be asking him to do chores around her house, garden ect. We felt obliged as we weren't paying rent. My mum was also interfering in our lives and i ..... |
| 2009-03-28 | Linda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks very much Caroline. Caroline I agree he needs a two-three month rehab program. Imagine at 60 going through this bull crap. Caroline are there any drugs that elivate the pull and also where would I find data on crack use. |
| 2009-03-22 | krisi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THank you for responding. I will try these tips. Thanks much krisi |
| 2009-03-03 | Alecia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ms. West was very helpful in confirming what I already know in my heart to be correct. I appreciate her kindness. She comes across as genuinely caring. |
| 2009-02-09 | Lynn | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | Thanks Caroline. I appreciated reading your response. |
| 2009-02-04 | Tracy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much. The addiction counselor did find out sertraline can cause a low positive. It's funny because she was tested two days after she had gotten a new refill so maybe it was that batch of pills. She trying very hard to keep up her recovery. Thanks again. |
| 2009-02-04 | Kosmas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-01-27 | Donna | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you very much, the words coming from someone else feels so much better and has cleared my mind a little x |
| 2009-01-27 | Samantha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You so much! That helped a lot. |
| 2009-01-27 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Caroline was not only knowledgeable but she was sympathetic, and was able to personally relate to what my wife and I were experiencing and what my son was feeling. She was right on the money!! I've been taking advantage of All Experts for months now, and Caroline has been the very best "expert/volunteer" I've come across. Keep up the great work Caroline!!! |
| 2009-01-26 | sara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | She put her own personal experience with the answer, so you felt that she knew where you are coming from. |
| 2009-01-23 | steven | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks a lot! i really appreciate it! when i read about the 'heart attack' thing (in other places) it seemed to me like the people who said it were using it more as a scare tactic. and i was looking for a second opinion. and after what you put, and reading the same thing everywhere else...i think i have my answer to that. THANK YOU AGAIN!! |
| 2009-01-19 | Ben | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | hey, thanks for your help i showed the email to my friend and she said she might email you so hopefully you get an email soon :) thanks again, ben |
Answers by Expert:
Caroline West
Expertise
I can answer the effects of most illegal drugs. I can advise on what it takes to be in recovery and what to expect.I can offer advice to active users on how to minimize risks and steps they can take to think about stopping.I can give information about Rehab and other treatments that are available.I can address all the other,crucial factors apart from stopping using which play a very important role in the treatment and recovery process.I can answer questions from family,friends and partners of a drug user and how to cope if you live with a user.I can offer general information and advice around drug addiction and recovery.
Experience
I am a recovering drug addict with much experience of all the 'how's' regarding going about getting clean. I have been there and I know what its like to be 'in' it and also 'out' of it.I understand how difficult it is to reach recovery and I can offer help and encouragement.
Publications
I have been asked to submit a piece of writing for a chapter in a book about the recovery process of drug addiction and the role that treatment-individual and group therapy play in reaching recovery and abstinence. The book will be available in November 2009.
Education/Credentials
I have schooling up to A-Level standard and what I offer here is valuable 'life experience' credentials.
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