Question by ebizartistry: Examples of defence mechanisims used by drug addicts question? Can anyone in mental health or drug addiction counseling give me examples of how an addict might use minimization, projection, intellectualizing, diversion, and hostility? Best answer: Answer by joshua Lminimization – Its not THAT bad… i onyl use it to de-stress, I dont
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by chilipeppered Question by jim: question about recovering meth addicts.? my cousin was just put into rehab for crystal meth addiction. what can i expect when he gets out? before he started using that crap he was the nicest guy you could ever know. then he started using it and he turned into a scary
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by roberthuffstutter Question by Michael L: how did you feel when you first got sober? a question for recovering addicts? ive been in recovery for a while but relapsed a lot and now im dead serious about staying sober but i feel so hopeless and scared… like its over for me. im 26 and ive
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by SomosMedicina Question by Kat Gould: i live in a family of addicts, is this a good enough reson to be put into foster care? how? my brother is addicted to narcotics, and use to beat me. my sister is addicted to heroin, and attacks me on a regular basis. my mom smokes pot. and
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by Prince Roy Question by Rachel: Am I wrong for thinking that drug addicts are losers? I think that people think do drugs like heroin or meth to “take the pain away” or to help cope with their problems are LOSERS. I’ve been through alot of crap growing up but you don’t see me smoking
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Question by Sally: Is it common for addicts to lie at counseling? i was married to a porn addict and he lied at couples’ counseling, and i suspect he lied at individual counseling too. is it common for addicts to lie at counseling? if they are going to lie, why go to counseling at all?
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by groundreporter Question by dickheaddickhead@rocketmail.com: How man drug addicts (narcotic and alcohol abusers) seek treatment? Best answer: Answer by Hopefully HelpfulI have heard that when people hit their rock bottom is when they seek help. I hope you are doing OK. Take Care. Give your answer to this question below!
by groundreporter Question by TONY S: Q. for former narcotics addicts: is the pleasure back? Narcotics such as cocaine, heroin and meth flood the brain with feel good chemicals to the point that without the drug, there is no pleasure in being alive….only the drugs give pleasure. For example, listening to some music you like,
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Family of Drug Addicts – Caring when it Counts Most www.therecoveryplace.net (877) 912-7837 Family of drug addicts often cares, but don’t always understand addiction or know how to help. Jim, clean for three years, has lots of love from family members, but during his years of addiction felt alone and scared, ashamed and embarrassed. He
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Question by Sam: Articles or sources on administering narcotics/opioids for pain relief in recovering addicts? I’m trying to find articles on administering narcotic or opioid medication for pain relief (e.g. if the person breaks their leg) in persons recovering from a substance addiction, e.g. heroin. Best answer: Answer by tim glook up methadone. Add your
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