My problems are unique?
Updated: 2011-07-31 22:34:04
Hi, I feel my problems are so unique that there is no hope for me. Just wondering if this is unique? Annette- Hi, I feel my problems are so unique that there is no hope for me. Just wondering if this is unique? Annette
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Updated: 2011-07-31 21:53:39Put my old beagirl to sleep last Friday and since then I've just been wandering around the house like a zombie and crying like a baby.:( It seems so unreal that the little dog I've had for thirteen...What happens after falling off the wagon?
Updated: 2011-07-31 21:46:50My A is not really interested in sobriety right now, because of course, he doesn't have a problem. He says that his drinking is fine because (there are many, many reasons... this is what he said...What's wrong with alcoholics?
Updated: 2011-07-31 21:28:49I got completely drunk with my sisters last night, we're all on vacation at my Dads house for the week, it' something I do once every year or so when my sisters and I are all together. I laughed my...Hi all....
Updated: 2011-07-31 21:01:42Hi all,steve here..35 year old heavy drinker...My plan is to quit booze for good tomorow.I have always been a heavy drinker since i left home to work as a chef in an hotel when i was 18....Im married...Once an alcoholic...
Updated: 2011-07-31 20:42:04'Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic'...the Sobriety Calendar informs me that I have now been sober 1261 days...I guess like many others there were times, in my drinking days,the thought that I'd...9 days NC & feeling much better
Updated: 2011-07-31 20:24:35Winding up my vacation at the beach. Having such a nice time that we stayed an extra 2 days. I had to look at the calendar to actually calculate how many days of NC I have now. My son and his...Would it be wrong to do this?
Updated: 2011-07-31 18:51:48Hello all, Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!!! If you have read my previous thread, you're aware that my boyfriend's brother is addicted to pills,etc...Well, now, of course,...Bit my lip, just...
Updated: 2011-07-31 18:45:25Reflecting on a (sober) evening with some new friends my wife remarked that it was nice to be with people who actually wanted to be with her. Presumably she was contrasting that with being with...Percocet vs Vicodin
Updated: 2011-07-31 10:48:02
Percocet and Vicodin provide relatively equal amounts of pain relief. But Percocet is way more expensive. More on similarities and differences in the face-off between Percocet vs Vicodin here.Quick intro
Updated: 2011-07-31 07:55:00Just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. I am a 44 yr old Mom from Wisconsin. I have an alcoholic son. He has had an alcohol issue for about ten years which means he began his journey at 14...My names John I am a alcoholic 1st thread
Updated: 2011-07-31 07:41:39Hello Today is my 90th day of sobriety . I have been in and out of the rooms of aa since November 2005 , surpassing 90 days a couple of times in that period , but never going longer than 5 months...Just the thought of not drinking
Updated: 2011-07-31 07:26:22Just the thought of it makes me feel like I'm having withdrawels. It has only been 15 hours. Is this par for the course?Safe Drug Use During Recovery
Updated: 2011-07-30 15:51:41
Someone who is recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction must learn to be very diligent in order to stay sober. There will always be the temptation to go back to their substance, especially when triggered by people, things, or events that initially led them to substance abuse. Even things as simple as taking over-the-country [...]The Importance of Keeping a Clean Colon colon US Tele-Medicine Blog
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Updated: 2011-07-30 10:12:19
3 reasons to avoid synthetic marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids here.
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Updated: 2011-07-29 13:13:15Acute symptoms of OxyContin withdrawal are over in 10 days or less. But what about withdrawal symptoms that persist months later? We present the facts on withdrawal from Oxy's here.Telemedicine to Extend To All Parts of Globe if Doctors Technologists Work Together gt US Tele-Medic
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Updated: 2011-07-29 05:11:32, Blog Homepage Click Here to Return to the Blog Homepage Share this blog RSS Feed Blog Rss Feeds Follow on twitter Recent Posts Telemedicine to Extend To All Parts of Globe if Doctors , Technologists Work Together Mental Disorders in Children are the Result of Vitamin D Deficiencies Gladstone Scientist Converts Human Skin Cells into Functional Brain Cells Antioxidants of Interest to Address Infertility , Erectile Dysfunction The Benefits of Sea Salts AAP Issues Consent for Pediatric Emergency Services Pasteurized Milk Found to Contain Painkillers , Antibiotics and Growth Hormones Grape and Grape Extract Compounds Protect Against Alzheimer Progression Could Patients Own Kidney Cells Cure Kidney Disease Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone , Reduces Pain : York U Study US Tele-MedicineAaron Carter Denies that Michael Jackson Gave Him Drugs
Updated: 2011-07-28 20:18:01
There’s been a lot of stuff flying around the tabloids about Aaron Carter and whether or not he was given drugs by Michael Jackson. Though initial reports were adamant that Carter was reporting not only the gift of drugs by Jackson but actually sharing drugs and getting high together when he was well under the [...]Dealing with depression: Self-help activities in recovery
Updated: 2011-07-28 15:58:51
Depression is common in recovery and in life. For dealing with depression, we offer three (3) simple self-help activities that can help.Heroin Abuse Still a Problem
Updated: 2011-07-28 02:38:07
There are so many new designer drugs that have come about in recent years that we may not feel the need to worry about things like heroin anymore. Drugs like heroin, cocaine, and meth do still pose a risk for abuse by young people though, something for which parents and teachers must still be watchful. [...]AAP Issues Consent for Pediatric Emergency Services pediatric US Tele-Medicine Blog
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Updated: 2011-07-27 18:34:36Hydrocodone shows up on drug tests. And it can stay in the hair for up to 90 days. Learn more about the length of time hydrocodone stays in the body here.US Tele-Medicine Appoints Lyndon Thompson as Senior Vice President ustm logo triage US Tele-Medicine
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Updated: 2011-07-27 02:31:56Blog Homepage Click Here to Return to the Blog Homepage Share this blog RSS Feed Blog Rss Feeds Follow on twitter Recent Posts US Tele-Medicine Appoints Lyndon Thompson as Senior Vice President Telemedicine Reimbursement Is Lagging How Testosterone Protects against Inflammation Zinc Lozenges May Shorten Common Cold Duration St . Michael’s Hospital First to Use Novel Blood-Cleaning Procedure for Kidney Transplant America’s Most Implanted Devices Professor Brian Zink , Chairman of the Emergency Medicine Department of Brown University Alpert Medical School is appointed to US Tele-Medicine Board of Medical . Advisors Specialized Regulatory T Cell Stifles Antibody Production Centers East Asian Mushroom Doubles Life Expectancy of Cancer Patients Natural Alternatives to Cancer TreatmentsHow Testosterone Protects against Inflammation inf US Tele-Medicine Blog
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Updated: 2011-07-27 02:31:54Blog Homepage Click Here to Return to the Blog Homepage Share this blog RSS Feed Blog Rss Feeds Follow on twitter Recent Posts US Tele-Medicine Appoints Lyndon Thompson as Senior Vice President Telemedicine Reimbursement Is Lagging How Testosterone Protects against Inflammation Zinc Lozenges May Shorten Common Cold Duration St . Michael’s Hospital First to Use Novel Blood-Cleaning Procedure for Kidney Transplant America’s Most Implanted Devices Professor Brian Zink , Chairman of the Emergency Medicine Department of Brown University Alpert Medical School is appointed to US Tele-Medicine Board of Medical . Advisors Specialized Regulatory T Cell Stifles Antibody Production Centers East Asian Mushroom Doubles Life Expectancy of Cancer Patients Natural Alternatives to Cancer TreatmentsSt Michael’s Hospital First to Use Novel Blood-Cleaning Procedure for Kidney Transplant bc US Tele-M
Updated: 2011-07-27 02:31:53. Blog Homepage Click Here to Return to the Blog Homepage Share this blog RSS Feed Blog Rss Feeds Follow on twitter Recent Posts US Tele-Medicine Appoints Lyndon Thompson as Senior Vice President Telemedicine Reimbursement Is Lagging How Testosterone Protects against Inflammation Zinc Lozenges May Shorten Common Cold Duration St . Michael’s Hospital First to Use Novel Blood-Cleaning Procedure for Kidney Transplant America’s Most Implanted Devices Professor Brian Zink , Chairman of the Emergency Medicine Department of Brown University Alpert Medical School is appointed to US Tele-Medicine Board of Medical . Advisors Specialized Regulatory T Cell Stifles Antibody Production Centers East Asian Mushroom Doubles Life Expectancy of Cancer Patients Natural Alternatives to Cancer TreatmentsBullying and Mental Health Problems
Updated: 2011-07-26 18:31:01
Kids who bully other kids often do it to cover up their own insecurities and to put other people down. It might be that some kids do this to have fun or are pressured into it by friends. With the consequences of bullying in news headlines more frequently lately, it is hard to imagine why [...]How long does Tramadol take to work?
Updated: 2011-07-26 17:45:44Tramadol action time varies by dose and route of administration. If you are in pain, we offer an explanation of when you can expect Tramadol to work here.
Support Systems in Recovery: How Women are Helping Each Other Fight Cocaine Addiction
Updated: 2011-07-25 20:23:44
One of the most important factors in anyone’s successful cocaine addiction recovery is the support system that patients create to help them through the tough times. Women, especially, need a strong emotional support system in order to be successful without drugs and alcohol in recovery –and many have found benefits to creating woman-centered system of [...]How long does marijuana, weed, pot (THC) stay in your system?
Updated: 2011-07-25 11:24:58The half life of THC depends on potency, frequency of use and mode of administration. But generally, the THC found in marijuana can stay in the body for days or weeks after use. More on how long THC stays in the system here.Does OxyContin have Tylenol, acetaminophen or aspirin in it?
Updated: 2011-07-24 01:06:04No, OxyContin is made of oxycodone without formulation combinations. Learn which other brands combine oxycodone with acetaminophen or aspirin here.
How long does a hangover last?
Updated: 2011-07-23 21:52:47Most hangover symptoms last from 8 to 24 hours. So time is the most important component of getting over a hangover. More on duration, length, and intensity of hangovers here.Relapse Warning Signs
Updated: 2011-07-23 05:24:53
Even though the first few days and weeks of drug and alcohol rehab are very difficult and filled with detoxification and fighting the physical urge to stay on the substance, people at this point of treatment are often motivated to get sober. Sometimes it is the time after treatment is finished that people struggle the most, [...]Does Tramadol get you high?
Updated: 2011-07-22 13:22:40Can Tramadol cause euphoria? Yes. But it rarely does. In fact, Tramadol is thought to reduce risk of drug addiction to prescription pills. More on how Tramadol works and how it can get you high here.Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Drug Overdose and Drug Rehab
Updated: 2011-07-21 20:02:37
Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers of Tudors fame was recently rushed to the hospital for a drug overdose. Though initial reports said that the overdose was a suicide attempt, it was later determined that Rhys Meyers’ overdose was inadvertent and was related to an ongoing prescription drug addiction that has had the star in drug rehab [...]The Power of Triggers
Updated: 2011-07-21 00:38:53
Humans naturally do things out of habit. Everyday tasks are often done without much planning because we like to do things the same; we like consistency. Thinking about our everyday triggers may give us a glimpse into how hard it is to fight a drug habit. Triggers in Everyday Life Our lives are often filled [...]The Effects of Graphic Cigarette Labels
Updated: 2011-07-19 00:13:53
There has been so much attention lately on quitting smoking, that many lifelong smokers are now wondering if they should give up the habit themselves. We have become a society that is largely intolerant of smoking, and that has begun to push some smokers to consider quitting. Many areas of the country have gone smoke-free, banning [...]Doctors Offer Congress Solutions for the Prescription Drug Addiction Epidemic, Part II
Updated: 2011-07-18 20:03:16
In our last post, we talked about how one group of doctor’s is working to encourage Congress to make prescription drug training mandatory for all prescribing physicians. Dr. David Kloth is a spokesman for the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He says that this new certification and training should be mandatory because “physicians are [...]The Government’s Drug Control Strategy
Updated: 2011-07-15 23:51:46
National Drug Control Policy director, Gil Kerlikowske, revealed the 2011 National drug Control Strategy, and with it, the government’s hopes of drug prevention. Kerlikowske is counting on collaborations from different areas in order to carry out the plan. Help for Women, Veterans, and College Students The first thing the strategy does is identify populations to [...]Doctors Offer Congress Solutions for the Prescription Drug Addiction Epidemic, Part I
Updated: 2011-07-14 20:12:02
The restrictions have been coming down around the country: prescription drug addiction is a huge problem and authorities are cracking down by implementing statewide prescription drug databases and putting the screws to prescribing physicians. Countless lawsuits have been filed by families and states against doctors who prescribe medications in situations where the patient ends up [...]Extreme Dieting in Hollywood
Updated: 2011-07-14 00:21:12
Many celebrities suffer with unhealthy behaviors, and many are treated every year for things like drug and alcohol addiction. The stress of being in the spotlight, combined with money and an atmosphere of night life and partying have led to many celebrities getting too deep in these kinds of activities. Not only are celebrities, especially [...]Betty Ford Dies at 93
Updated: 2011-07-12 01:32:14
Former first lady Betty Ford died last week at the age of 93. Betty was instrumental in creating awareness for drug and alcohol addiction, as she herself was a lifelong recovering addict. A History of Addiction Betty Ford’s struggles with drugs and alcohol began in 1964 when she suffered a pinched nerve injury. She was [...]Beer with Your Burger
Updated: 2011-07-09 05:41:02
A new trend is spreading across certain parts of the country that is causing some concern. It is a trend that some people are dubbing “fast liquor”. Certain fast food chains are now offering alcohol on their menu. Burger King has opened up “Whopper Bars” in Kansas City, Miami, and Las Vegas. Starbucks has begun [...]