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Substitutes to drugs

gib — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 01:38:36 +0000

Hello, I'm wondering if there are any books out there on the subject of finding substitutes to drugs. Specifically, I'm looking for substitutes to caffeine. It doesn't have to be other substances either like yerba mate or probiotics, but lifestyle changes or changes in perspective as well. I figure that finding substitutes to drugs is such a common approach to overcoming substance abuse that there must be tons of research on it. <-- That's what I'm looking for. Can anyone help me out? Thank you so much.

Please help me to solve the issue

Ounce1967 — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 03:44:11 +0000

My friend is a drug addict person for last 5 years. Last week he told me all his problem that he is in serious condition.And he asked me to help him. His problem was some voices were disturbing his mind about to kill himself. He can�t get rid of these voices. But when without drugs and alcohol the voices were not there.I told him all that voices are because of the heavy dosage of his drugs. Now I trying to bring back his life again.But I don�t know from where should I start this. please give your suggestions for how to get rid this problem.

Recovering Solpadeine Addict- anyone else out there?

ijsos — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:47:27 +0000

Hello, I've had a 20 year struggle of addiction to Solpadeine. I found a forum on here which was really helpful a few years ago when I tried to kick the habit the first time. I wonder if there's anyone else out there struggling now - no updates on the old thread in recent months.

question about caffeine tolerance

gib — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 22:19:11 +0000

I'm trying to manage my caffeine addiction. I'm wondering how much caffeine one usually has to take before a tolerance builds up. Is there a minimum amount (like 50mg a day) that one can take without tolerance building up?

What role should antidepressants play in sobriety?

Francesca M. Brown — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:49:02 +0000

I have seen so many people who suggest that if they are prescribed and take antidepressants from a medical doctor, they are not considered sober. How do you feel about this? Do you feel that it is just another way of numbing certain pains or do you believe that this is something that many of us actually need to be able to live a happy, healthy, productive life? This is something that I am currently struggling with quite a bit. Anyone have any feedback that they would like to share?

One of the problems with new treatments

Francesca M. Brown — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:36:07 +0000

After having a discussion here and elsewhere, I feel a little frustrated with some of the discussion about ibogaine. I get this is a murky grey area, so I am not trying to argue that people did not pass away from the treatment � but there might have other circumstances that led to the issue. That is like saying that suboxone would be a �harmless treatment. One of my primary issues with the use of ibogaine and the way that people talk about it is that it might benefit from a little more mainstream research, because it is not a brand-new, concept at rapidly interrupting addiction. It works for a large percentage of the people who have tried it. It just frustrates me to see that some people are comfortable shutting down the conversation when it is obvious that people can benefit.

Lonely and needy

TracyAnn — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:53:38 +0000

I hope someone can help. I get in despair in relationships. I feel guilty of driving men away. I can be balanced for a while but I will suddenly feel threatened in the beginning of a relationship, send stupid clingey texts and they obviously back off. I wonder whether im crazy. Everyone seems to have fulfilment and a life, but I don't. I spend lots of time alone but only really feel happy when I am close to someone. Hardly ever as I seem to get drawn to men who, however nice and caring, don't have enough time for me. I feel like I'm getting crumbs all the time, and seriously see no way out and it scares me.

Co-Codamol Addiction

dangelo.john — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:51:22 +0000

Hello. I think I have an addiction to Co-Codamol (over the counter). I take upto a box or more a day. I take 8 - 16 at a time, to the point where my local cooperative pharmacy have stopped serving me. Is there anyone on here who can advice me if this kind of addiction is real. Thank you.

husband with Gambling addiction

Tashanie — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:51:39 +0000

I tried to respond to a new post from a wife desperate for help with her husbands gambling addiction. I could not post the reply and I suspect she may have deleted the post. I am posting my reply anyway in the hope she will read it You have my sympathies. sadly there is no guaranteed cure for any addiction. . The drugs you have bought are not an answer - and certainly here in the UK they can only be obtained with a prescription. Most importantly the drugs are also addictive. They could well make the situation worse. Sadly you cannot help him until he himself wants to be helped. I lived with an alcohol addict - and I know how soul destroying it is to see someone you love on a path of self destruction. The only thing you can do is to refuse to feed his addiction. Do not give him money. Sadly in many cases addicts have to reach rock bottom before they realise they need help. Homeless jobless friendless. and penniless I know this is not what you want to hear - but helping addicts is something I have personal and professional experience with and I would be doing you a disservice if I was anything less than honest.. The good news is addiction CAN be cured.......but only with the full co-operation of the addict - and drugging your husband is not going to achieve that. You must focus on reducing the effects on yourself and your daughter. There are support groups for families of addicts - and I am sure there will be a support group for families of gambling addicts. Feel free to pm me if you want to talk

Can any therapy cure smoke addiction.

jp_misra23 — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:51:14 +0000

Hello.. Now i think that i am a little addicted to smoke..But i want to quit smoking.. trying all the tips the others have given me..like..chewing gum.. and chips..etc.. Just want to know .. is there any therapy that can help me out..?