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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...

Question by Brendino: how to stop addiction?
I am addicted to cigarettes.

I am addicted to prescriptions pills.

I need to stop and I know I can so don’t say “talk to family” or anything like that. I know i COULD stop. Its a huge waste of money. I have phychosis/ mild schizophrenia from the drugs combined with marijuana..

From any former addict of anything. what did you do to stop? how will i fill the huge void in my life? (drugs and cigarettes make up 60% of my life. Whenever I go out I smoke. alot. I just need to know what to do once I am done.

Please dont say that i need medical help or a treatment program. I am independant I dont rely on progrms like that they don’t work for me. I have tried it a long time ago.    Read more...

Sound Off for Monday, March 3, 2014 – The Morning Sun

Sound Off for Monday, March 3, 2014 The Morning Sun In response to Tuesday's story, how can one person get 38 months to 20 years for 19 misdemeanors, over how long, over 40 years? And the mastermind manipulator, who the county has been waiting for, gets 24 months and involved his wife and kids? I'd like …

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Ask Matt: Cards Spoilers, Mom, Blacklist, NCIS’s 250th and More – TV Guide

Read more... Ask Matt: Cards Spoilers, Mom, Blacklist, NCIS's 250th and More TV Guide This admittedly is a different judgment call than when writing about weekly episodic TV, when after an episode airs I don't consider it a spoiler to talk about what just happened. With Cards this … Is it the fact that the show is about addiction … and more »

Question by Katie C: Asking help for a teenage alcohol addiction?
I’m seventeen and drink often. Not to the point of drunkenness all the time but to the point of numbness, forgetting about problems. My dad is an alcoholic himself and buys me drinks when we go out. He likes it when I drink with him because I guess he felt it was a way to connect with me or something, I don’t know… So I guess since my dads gotten worse and violent against my mom and me, I usually just take a few swallows of rum or whiskey. My dad doesn’t care, mom doesn’t say anything about it. This has all happened in the last 4 months or so… It’s hurting me more mentally than physically. Last night I got drunk in front of my boyfriend who does not know of this problem and I hurt him very badly. I am going to stop but don’t know how or who to ask help from. I no longer see my therapist because I moved states, and that’s not an option right now. It’s hurting my relationship. I am going to tell my boyfriend but I am scared about it because he knows me as innocent and don’t do alcohol or drugs. I do no drugs whatsoever and never have. It’s only been in the past 3-4 months where I’ve been drinking. Advice? Please… This is getting worse and I’m falling deeper. I told myself I’d never be one of those people and now I am.    Read more...

Question by Lyndsie Jo Compton: What is the most effective diet pill on the market?
I tried SlimQuick a while back with no results at all. I’ve also tried several herbal supplements from health food stores and It Works (which it doesn’t). I don’t want to spend $ 60 for 30 pills and have them not work. I tried Zantrex-3 (blue bottle) and I stayed up all night. When they say maximum energy, they aren’t kidding! I see commercials all the time but I can’t believe that these people lose 40 lbs. in 4 months.
What have you tried and liked/disliked?

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Answer by Jesse K
Hi Lyndsie Jo,    Read more...

Question by fancychancie: How to get my brother to stop smoking pot and start going to school?
I am 22, my sister is 20, my little brother (star of this discussion) is 15, my dad is 54. My little brother is a major pot smoker and it has ruined his 1st year of high school cause he is ALWAYS ditching to go smoke. My dad has given him drug tests and he will fail them, so my dad will take away his Xbox, phone, allowance basically everything he enjoys. NONE of this seems to phase him, he’s still ditching, smoking, getting all Fs. We have talked with the school counselor multiple times and each time it ends in something along these lines “Well, he is on my list, but keeping him in school and not smoking isn’t my job.” He DOES NOT want to help, my dad has to work to support us so he can’t follow him around all day and make sure my brother is attending. My dad is at his wits end, any more suggestions that will help us get a grasp on this kid again will be much appreciated!
Thanks    Read more...