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Question by Fred: Xanax or benzo alternative?
Been drinking booze for 15 years, depression and lack of motivation have been a longtime norm. I bought a street drug Xanax to help my gf sleep in our new RV, she wanted a painkiller but what I found were called “planks” she disliked the effects and only likes nyquil. so far, I have taken it maybe 10 times in the past 4 months, 1/4 -1/2 of 2 mg, a few times a month. I found that when I take the Xanax within 30 minutes, I am instantly sleepy, and sleep so deep, and so hard, the next day, when I wake up, i am wonderfully recharged and feel like a millionaire. The effect isn’t a “high” so to speak, because I cant stay awake, but more like, a reboot, or restart. The deepest sleep since childhood, it is wonderful. Here’s the thing………..these after effects, (the next day) are so motivating and refreshing, over time I slowly cut back on drinking, and stopped altogether on 11/20, because taking ANY AMOUNT of the pill with routine alcohol exaggerated hangover symptoms giving me horrible cluster headaches and a general feeling of overall misery, my body wanted deep hard sleep over alcohol, it took a few times to figure it out, I could still function but, I didnt feel the “millionaire effect”. I give credit to knowing that these pills were in reach, to stave off the alcohol cravings and withdrawls. I ve lost weight, eat better, exercise, stopped smoking (3 weeks), have more energy, my bank account is testimony and proof to it all
I found out what Xanax “planks” were about a week ago and all about its addictive history, and how its changes the brain. I became very worried and went to the doctor and told him the truth. I told him to give me a prescription for it 1 or 2 pills a month so that I didn’t have to buy them on the street and chance abuse, and he said very firmly “no way!” and i have very firmly, respected his opinion, I have not taken anymore of the benzo Xanax drug since, I still have them but everyone and everything is against my using the drug, I am very disappointed. Something that helps, so very much, is so very bad. 🙁 And I was proud of myself too. I do not consider myself addicted to Xanax at this point, (I can sleep without it) but I will miss feeling like a million bucks in the morning when I take it.
I refuse to drink now given all my progress, I get angry easily, and sweaty all of a sudden and really crave booze for no reason at least once daily after work, it goes away after dinner and I can control it. I dont like that feeling without knowing Xanax is that bad and out of reach. I see where and why alcoholics fail at recovery now. I refuse to give up. Doc gave me trazodone 200 mg, but it does not hold a candle to, 1/4 of a Xanax. I will not allow trading addictions to happen.    Read more...

Akron Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches New Residential Treatment Program for Drug Addiction
People are needing more help than ever to kick drugs out of their lives. For a free consultation, call 330-615-6912. (PRWeb April 15, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Akron-drug-rehab/residential-treatment/prweb11758494.htm
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Question by no one: How to stop a chocolate addiction?
Me and my doggie are addicted to the chocolate, called ‘What-cha-ma-call-it’……..how do we stop our addiction?……should we like switch to Milkey Ways?

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Answer by numnumnumcookies:3
Chocolate Special K.

Answer by adrian
Calm down!! Okay well the first thing to do if nothing else helps you is too look up on the internet horrible facts about being overweight etc. Then this horrible chocolate craving will stop! Also imagine what you would look like overweight etc. That will defintely stop that choco craving. Try and substitute chocolate and sweets for fruits etc. stick images of your ideal shape on the doors of where all your chocolate bars etc. are kept, this will hopefully guide you to not eat too much chocolate!! well good luck!!!! All the best!    Read more...

Heroin ‘filled the hole’: For kid from suburbs, pot was first stop on road to … – Omaha World-Herald

Heroin 'filled the hole': For kid from suburbs, pot was first stop on road to … Omaha World-Herald “I'm not proud of it, but I try to explain to him that until you're on the receiving end, you don't know how I feel.” She worries that sounds too harsh but said she knows parents of other addicts have similar thoughts. She remains devoted to her son … and more »

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The Dr. Oz Show Recap: Go Cold Turkey to End Sugar Addiction (4/14/14) – Nerdles

Read more... The Dr. Oz Show Recap: Go Cold Turkey to End Sugar Addiction (4/14/14) Nerdles On The Dr. Oz Show, sugar addiction can be beaten and put to a stop by going cold turkey. Weaning out oneself is not an alternative when dealing with sugar as it directly targets the brain's rewards center; small amounts will only trigger more cravings … and more »

Demi Lovato Talks About Cutting Herself — I DONT OWN ANYTHING.

'Sleep Donation' by Karen Russell
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COMMENTARY: Kristy Blanchard: Battling substance abuse: New program …
Through BSAFE: Battling Substance Abuse For Everyone, we hope to provide resources to those who are struggling with addiction and educate the public about substance abuse and the benefits of drug courts which rehabilitate offenders. Sadly, statistics …
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Lawmakers Pressure the FDA to Regulate E-Cigs With New Report
A group of 11 Democratic lawmakers in Congress are hoping their new report on e-cigarette marketing will motivate the Food and Drug Administration to move quickly to regulate e-cigarettes the same way it regulates all tobacco. The 43-page report—Gateway to addiction? A survey of popular electronic cigarette manufacturers and marketing to youth—concludes that e-cigarette marketing, currently …
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