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Question by cocovan: Looking for a support group for addiction, but NOT Narcotics Anonymous..?
A friend is in early recovery from heroin addiction. He HATES Narcotics Anonymous meetings, because the participants sound like they are glorifying their past use. I am looking for support groups in the NYC area that are not part of N.A. or the 12-Step approach. Something run by volunteers, not professional. Any suggestions would be very appreciated.

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Answer by Pick A Winner
There is an organization like you describe called Smart Recovery. It is an alternative to 12 steps and the meetings are for people looking to change any behaviors they want to stop, not just drug addiction. This is the link:

http://www.smartrecovery.org/

Answer by Lorie M
AA is good. You just have to use the word alcoholic instead of addict. In AA you will find the majority of the people have alot of years clean not 30 days. People in AA talk about how their staying clean and not about all the war stories that you hear in NA.    Read more...

Miscarriage: Signs, Symptoms & Causes
This generally happens early on, in the first three months. It's an emotional and difficult event … The only behavioral risks that can increase miscarriage are smoking, heavy alcohol use, illicit drug abuse and heavy caffeine use. Nicotine can cross …
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Question by mickey: Advice about drug addiction?
Hi my name is micky. I had a severe drinking problem and last November decided to go to rehab. After being in rehab for a few days I met a wonderful lady who was only going through the detox part of the time. When she left detox after one week, I remained in rehab and we started seeing each other. After leaving rehab I moved in with her. After about a month we started snorting oxycontin then six months later doing needles, just me and her. We finally ended up getting cotton fever, rushing to the hospital and then I found out that I had Hep C. Despite this, our drug use escalated. As we spent all our money and the withdrawals got worse and worse, I suggested we go on methadone. Being on methadone, I missed the oxy high and started mainlining crack, which I had experienced before. My girlfriend had never done crack and although I urged her not to, I understood how badly she wanted to get any kind of high possible. Now that we’ve been on methadone for three months, she has decided to go to treatment, which is taking more time than expected. She doesn’t want to stay with me anymore because the crack use is driving her insane. If it’s there she wants it, then is mad at herself for using again. I myself can use occasionally. I love her with all my heart and want the best for her but I also want her with or without the drug use. Is there an easy solution to this problem that doesn’t involve us breaking up or continuing to abuse drugs.
Any comments are appreciated.    Read more...

How dangerous is your lack of sleep?
The oil spill of the Exxon Valdez happened not because the captain was drunk, but because the third mate was left in charge and – after 12-hour shifts – he fell asleep at the wheel. The NASA personnel working on the Challenger space shuttle run that …
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Man loses more than six stone by drinking only juices for three months
He said: “Though my weight has fluctuated over the years, I've always had an addiction to food that I couldn't control. … Now he is celebrating by taking part in the London Marathon, raising money for Treloar Trust, which happens to share his name …
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Question by mickey: Advice about drug addiction?
Hi my name is micky. I had a severe drinking problem and last November decided to go to rehab. After being in rehab for a few days I met a wonderful lady who was only going through the detox part of the time. When she left detox after one week, I remained in rehab and we started seeing each other. After leaving rehab I moved in with her. After about a month we started snorting oxycontin then six months later doing needles, just me and her. We finally ended up getting cotton fever, rushing to the hospital and then I found out that I had Hep C. Despite this, our drug use escalated. As we spent all our money and the withdrawals got worse and worse, I suggested we go on methadone. Being on methadone, I missed the oxy high and started mainlining crack, which I had experienced before. My girlfriend had never done crack and although I urged her not to, I understood how badly she wanted to get any kind of high possible. Now that we’ve been on methadone for three months, she has decided to go to treatment, which is taking more time than expected. She doesn’t want to stay with me anymore because the crack use is driving her insane. If it’s there she wants it, then is mad at herself for using again. I myself can use occasionally. I love her with all my heart and want the best for her but I also want her with or without the drug use. Is there an easy solution to this problem that doesn’t involve us breaking up or continuing to abuse drugs.
Any comments are appreciated.    Read more...

Question by GuitarAikidoAlphaMale: Anyone on here successfully quit caffeine addiction?
I have been having caffeine for so many years and I know that it sucks, and want to quit. It raises my blood pressure and makes me angry. I have a hard time weaning myself off, thinking of going cold turkey? Any thoughts?

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Answer by Ange
I got addicted to caffeine pills my junior year of college. My best friend got really upset when she found out and she and a bunch of my other friends made sure I didn’t have any caffeine at all for like three months. I was very pissy to say the least but I got over it.

Answer by Westi
I am not a coke drinker, but coffee was my addiction. I have heart palpitations and HAD to back off. I went to decaf. It still has some caffeine, but decaf is 90 or so % caffeine free. If I don’t get a little I get headaches. So this was perfect for me.    Read more...