My Husband Started Drinking Again after going to Rehab. I'm Tired ... What Should I do? 
After three episodes of binge drinking my husband finally went to rehab after I filed divorce papers. He came home meek and humble saying he understood ...

Step Sons Addiction Ruining His Father and My Marriage ... 
We have been married for 10 years, and for about 8 maybe 9, my stepson has controlled our lives, he is now 28 years old. He has had dui, multiple drug ...

Must We Believe in God For AA to Work? 
I do not believe in God. And have been sober for six years, The last year and half without a meeting. I do not want to offend other members. But taking ...

My Boyfriend of 4yrs who is a Crack Addict Decided He Needed to Get Away from Me. Why? What is he really doing? Should I even care? 
I was with my boyfriend for 4yrs and the first 2yrs were good. He struggled with his addiction but there was still a willingness and desire to want to ...

My Brother in an Alcoholic ... I Think. How do I Help Him When He Won't Admit He Needs Help? 
My reasons to why I think he is an Alcoholic:
My little brother just turned 21 last week. He has been drinking since he was about 17 or so. He doesn't ...

My 29-year-old Son is Addicted to Prescription Drugs and Currently in Jail - Should I Bail Him Out? 
Do anti-depressants really work or do we just create a new breed of drug addicts? When my son was 25 years old a doctor decided that he was suffering from ...

Young Man Strugling With Life - How Can I Turn My Life Around? 
I don't really know how to start, but I guess I am here because I realize I need help. It's 5:25 am and I haven't slept all night, thinking about life ...

My Personal Struggle with Addiction - What's the Best Way for Me to Overcome It? 
My heart has been having sharp pains. I have been dipping for 24 years (since age 12). I drink pretty heavy (once or twice a week) and I have started having ...

Substance Abuse - Alcohol and Prescribed Drugs: How Can I Support My Boyfriend Deal With Them? 
I have a boyfriend that is addicted to prescribed drugs and alcohol. First of all, let me say that I grew up with this problem all around me. It was horrible ...

I Believe My Spouse is an Alcoholic and He is in Denial - Want to Leave Him? 
My spouse and I have been married for 7 years. We have 2 children. Throughout our marriage alcohol with him has been a continuous issue. Two DUIs and ...

My Husband and His Alcohol Problem ... What Can I Make Him Do To Realise? 
I think my husband has an alcohol problem, he is aggressive after drinking too much, doesn't drink every day but frequently drinks too much after certain ...

I Thought Recovery Meant Things Were Going To Get Better? 
My husband drinks heavily (vodka), at least three days a week. He hides bottles around the house, lies about it and denies ever drinking. Whenever we ...

I'm a Crack Heroin Addict  
Hello.my name is Eric and I am a crack heroin addict for the last 2 years. About 20 days ago I decided to quit. For the first 10 days I was having Metadon ...

AA Isn't for Me ... Is That Okay? 
Hi my name is Angela and I am an alcoholic. I have been sober for nearly 2 years. I was in rehab 4 years ago where I was introduced to AA (which I have ...

Have No Feelings/Love Left for Closet Alcoholic Husband ... Can't Have Sex With Him Anymore 
Husband of 16 years has been alcoholic and verbally/emotionally abusive for years. He lies about his drinking, displays inappropriate behavior in front ...

What is "Recovery" for Someone who Recently Became an Alcoholic after their Husband Killed Himself? 
My friend is 50. Her husband killed himself unexpectedly two years ago. She has had moderately severe binge and maintenance drinking since then, but has ...

My Husband's Struggle with Crack Cocaine. What Can I Do? 
Please help me, I have been married for 19 years. My husband has struggled with Crack-Cocaine for as long as we have been married. He has gone on binges ...

What Can I Do to Convince My Husband He Has a Serious Problem with Alcohol? 
Hello. My husband has been drinking every day for the last 3 years, he's always drank way more than the recommended units but now he drinks on average ...

My Husband's an Alcoholic: Am I Doing Something Wrong? How Do I Change This? 
Well, I have been with my husband for 5 years. We have 3 children. Ages 7,5,and 22 months old. My husband is an alcoholic and has been for a long time....

My Girlfriend is in Outpatient Rehab...but I Think She's Still Using Drugs... 
My girlfriend and I are coming up on our 5 year anniversary next month. We're both 29, we've had an amazing relationship thus far but unfortunately there ...

7 Months Clean from Pain Medication Addiction: Should I Return Home to my Husband and Children? 
I am a 42 year old female who suffers from chronic pain. I recently went to in-patient treatment center for pain medication addiction. I have OD's at ...

Could My Son Be a Drug Addict? He's Disappeared and Not Sure Why ... 
I am very concerned. My son, 32 years old, has lost his job several times but he would always find a new one. In the last year or two he would go to work ...

My Husband's a Narcotic Drug Addict - Is There Any Hope for us? 
We have been separated now 4 weeks due to his addiction. Today he left for rehab treatment center about 3 hours from home. We have never really been ...

My Son is Doing Drugs and I Want To Get Him Help 
My Son has lost his job because of drugs. I think he is doing it in my home. Stays by himself most of the time. I am very worried and can not go on watching ...

My Drug Addiction Means I No Longer Have the Strength to Keep Going: Any Advice? 
I'm a DRUG addict. I have been doing drugs for 13 years, I am not a bad person, I don't steal and I don't do drugs around anybody but myself. I pay my ...

My Girlfriend Wants to try Ecstacy, What should I do? 
Hi Everyone,

I'm G from Mexico. I've been living in the United States for about 5 years, and I'm happy to tell you that I have had great times with ...

Did I Do the Right Thing Confronting My Father About His Alcoholism?  
I know that there are a lot of people that don't realize the affects of being raised by an alcoholic, until much later in their own adult life. And, I ...

When Is Enough Enough??!!! What To Do About My Husband's Continuious Cycle of Alcoholism ... 
Well I have asked for advice many times before and have benefited from great wisdom of others who have been through similar experiences. Well my husband ...

Help Me Save My Relationship From My Addictions 
I am an alcoholic, drug addict and liar. I've been in a relationship with the girl I love for over 4 years now. During this time my drug/alcohol use has ...

My 22 Year Old Sister is an Alcoholic ... Should We Kick Her Out of the House??? 
My sister, who is now 22, has had an alcoholic addiction since she was 18. As her 19 year old brother I want her desperately to get well, even though I ...

End of My Rope (After 36 years of Marriage) Because My Husband's an Alcoholic 
My husband seems to think that drinking a half a case or more of beer EVERYDAY is not a problem. He claims to drink ..."just to piss me off" but he's been ...

Should I Have Helped my Alcoholic Sister More? 
My sister who is 53 has been an alcoholic for about 25 years and I am 7 years her junior. Whilst my parents were alive there was the monthly descent into ...

What Do I Do About my Boyfriend's Alcoholism? 
Hello my name is Jennifer. I am writing about my boyfriend peaches - he means the world to me and he has been an alcoholic for 12 yrs. He has been through ...

Yeah, That's My Husband ... the Drunk, Controlling, Abusive Guy! 
My husband and I have been married for 6 long, long years. We have 2 children , who are absolutely wonderful children! My husband's favorite hobby is to ...

My Husband is Addicted to Cocaine 
My husband and I have been married for ten years. We have two children ages 6 and 8. My husband is addicted to cocaine. It has gotten better than what ...

Why Do I Feel Guilty About My Husband's Alcoholism?  
Loving an alcoholic is soooo hard!! I don't like to complain and whine. I go to Alanon and try to focus on taking care of myself and having a good attitude....

My Wife is Addicted to Pain Meds and Has Already Had 4 Overdoses - Any Advice? 
My wife is has an addiction problem with pain medication. Her back was injured requiring surgery in an auto accident and and it seems she continues to ...

How Do I Help My Ex-Husband Who Doesn't Think He Has a Alcohol/Drug Problem ? 
My ex-husband and father of my two daughters (22,14) has always been a drinker (at least 12 pack a night) - but recently after back pain he's been taking ...

My Decades of Life with an Incurable Alcoholic 
My husband's an incurable alcoholic who has wrecked a lot of lives. His own, his children's and mine. But he doesn't seem to care about what he's done....

I've Left My Meth Addicted Husband and Feel Totally Lost 
My husband has battled addiction for years, and after a two year addiction to cocaine a few years back, he swore he would not become addicted to anything ...

My Boyfriend of 5 years Has a Serious Drug Addiction (Even Resorting to Prostitution). Don't Know What Else To Do? 
My boyfriend is 31 years old and has a very bad addiction to street drugs - it seems like the only time he is clear headed is when he is locked up for ...

My Husband's an Alcoholic and I Can't Cope 
My partner is an alcoholic and just seems to accept the fact, and will not get any help. My life is a nightmare - I can not trust him one bit. Every time ...

I’m a Stay at Home Mom Who May be an Alcoholic? Could I Really Be One? 
I’m a stay at home mom with 2 young children. I like to think I’m a good mother who does a good job of keeping the house in order and making sure everything ...

My Husband is a Binge Drinker. What Should I Do? 
I told him that he has a drinking problem. His friends are all scared to tell him. So now I'm the bad guy. He doesn't want anything to do with me now. What ...

I Want to Divorce My Alcoholic Husband ... 
I have been married for 11 yrs. My husband just accepted that he is an alcoholic! The abuse I suffer is emotional and we have 3 kids. I am so fed up and ...

My Son and His Ex-girlfriend both have Addiction Problems. What Can We Do To Be Certain That Their Son Will Not Have Dependency Problems too? 
My son has been treated twice for being addicted to alcohol. His ex-girlfriend has had treatment for drug addiction, and has similar problems with alcohol....

Grown Children Living With Me Addicted to Drugs - HELP!? 
I am 66 and living on Social Security. My son 35 and daughter 38 live with me. They are both drug addicts. My daughter is getting 140mgs methadone from ...

My Husband's Alcoholism Ended Up With Him in Hospital. Will He Be Okay? 
Hello, well the other day my husband woke up drunk ... and he continued to drink the day and the next day ... and later I called the emergency services,...

I Fell in Love With a Drug Addict ... and am now Heartbroken 
Three years ago I fell in love with a drug addict and I treated him like he was a king, but I never felt that he had the same love for me.

I remember ...

Can One Ever Be 'Recovered' from an Addiction? 
I’m curious ... people in AA and NA seem to talk about constantly being in recovery from their alcoholism or drug addiction. But surely at some point you ...

Drug Rehab Centers ... Do They Actually Work? 
I’m feeling agitated, annoyed and upset. My son has relapsed again (the 3rd time) ... and it’s been suggested we need to get him into a drug rehab program ...

I’m in Recovery from Alcoholism ... Can I Smoke Marijuana Occasionally? 
I was an active alcoholic for close on 9 years. Been sober now for close on 2. Recently I’ve been thinking about whether smoking marijuana occasionally ...

My Daughter's Boyfriend Introduced Her to Oxycontin. My Husband Wants Him Out of Her Life But She's Resisting .... 
My daughter has a boyfriend of one year who introduced her to oxy. She has been using with him on and off for 10 months. She is only 16 he is 18.

When ...

How Do I Know if my Wife is an Alcoholic? 
My wife drinks a full bottle of wine every night. If we go out she makes sure she brings some.

Our son is currently in the hospital, day 10 of 12,...

Should I Stop Drinking Because My Husband Has? 
My husband has been sober for just over 2 years. I don't have a drinking problem. I do like to be able to have a couple beers with the girls when we go ...

My Mother's a Hardcore Drug Addict (meth, heroin, and everything else). What the Heck Do We Do? 
Well, she's already been imprisoned twice for felonies related to drugs. I definitely don't want to see her serve a life sentence. I know that AA is ...

Is My Fiance Doing Cocaine? 
I've been with my fiancé for 4 years now. We met when we were both doing drugs. I passed that phase about 2 years ago now, and now I'm against drugs pretty ...

How to Support an Alcoholic? 
My husband is an alcoholic. Last night he attended an AA meeting and came home with the attitude that I needed to be more supportive.

I'm not sure ...

How Do You Know if Your Husband is an Alcoholic?? 
I have posed this question to myself several times. My brother died of alcoholism so I wonder if I am too sensitive to alcohol and anyone that drinks....

I am in Active Addiction. I Know I am Dying but I Can Not Find a Way to Stop. 
I was first addicted to heroin. I beat that addiction after one year. Then three months of being completely clean I was introduced to crystal meth and ...

My Husband and I have Been Separated for a Year Due to his Drinking and Alcoholism. He’s Been Sober for a Year Now – Should I take him Back? 
I finally kicked my husband out about a year ago now because of his alcoholism and ongoing drinking. It had reached the stage where I just had had enough ...

My Girlfriend is Trying to Quit Her Addiction . Getting Better but Starting to Lie all the Time. Is She Really Going to Get Better? 
My girlfriend is addicted to pain medication. She stopped taking the bad ones, but is now taking vicodin - only in small doses but she's still throwing ...

Is Going to a Drug Rehab Center Really Necessary? 
My boyfriend is a drug addict. He’s addicted to Cocaine. Has been for about 5 years. We’ve been together for just over 3 years now. Because I fell for ...

Can a Marriage Survive Alcoholism? 
Do you think it’s possible for a marriage to survive alcoholism? My husband and I have been married 13 years. The first 2-3 years were great, then he ...

Fear Relapse Because of My Anger and Resentment 
I feel like I’m currently treading a very slippery slope in my recovery from alcoholism. I’ve been sober almost seventeen months now. And the biggest reason ...

How Do I Overcome My Addictions if I Don't Believe in God? 
I’m in the early stages of trying to fight what feels like almost a life-long battle with drugs and alcohol. I’ve done a fair bit of research and reading,...

I Really Want to Quit Drinking.  
I’ve been struggling with alcoholism for ages, which I realise now more on reflection than I necessarily have as I was going along. Somehow I’ve managed ...

My Fiancé is Doing Drugs. What Drug is He Doing? 
For the past few months I noticed a lot of changes. I've had a lot of friends and family tell me they think my fiancé is on drugs.

I confronted him ...

My ex-boyfriend is a Heroin Addict and it's Tearing me Apart 
I'm 18 years old, and I live in long island New York. Its becoming a huge epidemic here where teens are using and over dosing on heroin.

3 years ago ...

Can Alcohol Change Someones Way of Thinking Forever? 
Well ... I am living with an active alcoholic. We have been married for 23 years. Two of our children are in college and one is a junior in high school....

My Girlfriend is an Addict - Need Help About What I Should Do? 
I have been with my girlfriend for about a year now. We both love each other too much for words. I have known and have tried to help - some ways good, and ...

I am a Weekend Binger of Drugs - How do I Stop? 
I first used heroin when I was 18, and I have used different drugs off and on ever since. My main drug is alcohol.

I have a boyfriend and he comes ...

Why are Recovery Rates for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction so Low? 
I was talking to someone the other day and they said treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction is waste of money because recovery rates are so low. Something ...

Relapsed Again - How Do I Finally Overcome my Drug and Alcohol Addiction? 
I’ve just relapsed again. I just can’t seem to stay sober for any length of time. I manage to get to a few weeks without having a drink or popping any ...

Are There Different Signs of Alcoholism?  
I'm worried about my boyfriend. He comes from a family with several alcoholics including both parents, his sister and probably an uncle or two, I'm unsure ...

My Daughter's Father Refuses to get Help, What Should I do? 
I left my husband shortly after our now 2 year old daughter was born. He is an alcoholic and refuses treatment and the help of AA. Not wanting to live ...

How Do I Stay in a Relationship with an Alcoholic Boyfriend? 
I started dating a guy that had just gotten out of rehab. Maybe a week after he got out he was right back to drinking heavily and has been for the past ...

My 19 Year Old Son is Addicted to Oxyconten, Do I Need to Kick Him Out? 
Hi, I have a 19 year old son who has been doing Oxy for the last 2 years. I was 18 when I had him, but took excellent care of him. I raised him stable,...

Is my Daughter an Alcoholic? 
My daughter is 21, very sweet girl. Her father is a 3rd generation alcoholic and tries to recover but not sucessfully. She has always been a hard child ...

I Think my Partner may be using Drugs and has an Alcohol Problem 
I am becoming more and more worried about my partner. She is becoming more depressed as time goes on and I find it hard to communicate with her.

She ...

Am I an Addict????? 
I have been doing cocaine for about 12 years now. It has got worse over the last 5. I am not the type to do a 8ball a night, but more a couple of lines ...

My Husband's an Alcoholic.Should I Leave Him? 
I am married to my husband of 28 years. I knew he drank when I married him, but didn't think it would be a real issue. Well 28 years later it has gotten ...

From a One Time Hard-Core Drug Addict. Three Years Clean Today! 
Reached my three year milestone today. Looking back these years, I never would’ve thought that I’d ever come this far. Alcohol and drugs used to consume ...

Relapsed Recently and Feel Terrible 
I just want to say that I relapsed pretty badly recently. I’d been sober for around 9 months, and for the most part things were going well. Then last weekend,...

Do I Need to Believe that Alcoholism is a Disease for the 12 Steps to Work For me? 
Hey there. I’m just wondering about something. Do I need to believe in the concept that addiction/alcoholism is a disease if I want to work the 12 steps ...

How Do I Choose a Good Drug Rehab Treatment Facility for my Daughter? 
I have a 17 year old daughter addicted to amphetamines. I think she got involved with drugs at around the age of 15. I’m not sure exactly how it started,...

How Do you Help Someone going through Rehab? 
Is it better to be 100% supportive and give them whatever they want while going through rehab, or is it better to give them tough love?

Answer

The ...

I'm 15 and Have an Alcohol Problem. How Do I Stop Drinking? 
Hi, I'm 15, 16 in a few months - and since the age of 13 I have loved to drink alcohol, but this year it has got out of control to the extent I cannot ...

My Boyfriend is an Addict - I Know it's Time to Walk Away but I Don't Know How 
Hi. I have been with my partner for six years. I have 5 children - 2 are to him. My youngest is 9 weeks old. He has had a problem with drugs for 5 years ...

My Husband is an Alcoholic - and Controlling My Life! Help! What Should I Do?  
My husband and I have been married for 7 years... We are both 27 yrs old and have 3 young children. I always knew that my husband might have a drinking ...

Enjoyed Your Book - Any Other Sites on Addiction Worth Reading? 
I read your book Addiction Uncovered and really enjoyed it. I like the fact you go into providing a holistic approach to combating addiction. I started ...

Do You Think AA Meetings Will Make a Difference – Even After Seven Years of Sobriety? 
I’ve been sober and in recovery from alcoholism for just over seven years now. I actually had my 7th birthday last week. I’ve pretty much done my whole ...

My Husband is an Alcoholic - Should that Stop Me from Also Drinking? 
I am very curious to know if other people feel like I do? My husband is an alcoholic and attends AA and I am a member of Al Anon. I feel insane at times....

I’m a Regular Binge Drinker – How Do I Know if I’m Developing a Problem?  
I’m a binge drinker, i.e. get wasted just about every weekend, which is pretty normal I think for someone my age. I’m still pretty young – I’m only 29....

How Do We Best Support My Mother Now That She's Going into Rehab? 
My mother is going into a treatment clinic for her alcoholism. I’m absolutely overjoyed that she’s finally recognized that she needs help and is prepared ...

AA and NA Work! So Why Re-Invent the Wheel? 
Hi. I would like to comment about some of the previous questions posed and those people asking for alternatives to traditional recovery programs like AA ...

My Boyfriend is a Drunk and I’m Sick of It! What Can I Do? 
My boyfriend continuously promises he’ll stop drinking, but never does. And I’m getting sick of being with someone who is drunk more than they are sober....

Do I Need to Follow a Specific Recovery Program like AA or NA to Maintain my Sobriety? 
Everyone preaches 12 steps, AA/NA etc. I don’t buy it. Went to a 12 step treatment center where they promote everything 12 steps, but the whole set-up ...

What is the Difference between the Treatment of Addiction and Recovery from Addiction? 
I regard myself as a pretty hardcore substance abuser – drugs, alcohol, prescription meds, basically anything that will help me get high and have a good ...

My 16 Year Old Son Says He Can Handle His Alcohol Problem, Should I Believe Him? 
I just found out that my 16 year old son was drinking alcohol for a couple of years and also used tobacco and even tried some drugs.

Both my husband ...

My Husband Gets Violent and Abusive When He's Drunk. Is Leaving Him the Right Thing To Do? 
I’m married to a man who gets violent and abusive when he’s drunk, which is often. I’ve threatened to leave I don’t know how many times, but he always ...

Am Trying to Decide if I Need to Go to Rehab. What Do You Think? 
I’ve been abusing a cocktail of prescription drugs, recreational drugs like ecstasy and cocaine, and a plenty of alcohol for a good few years now.

I ...

Is Addiction and Alcoholism Really a Disease? 
My mother was an alcoholic for many years and now that I’m getting older (37) I’m starting to become aware of how alcohol is effecting me and that has ...

My Wife Has a Problem with Alcohol. What’s the Difference between Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism? 
Richard here. 56 years old. Been married for close on 30 years. My wife has a definite drinking problem and I’m doing some research to try and understand ...

My Boyfriend is a Heroin Addict. I Think it's Time to Leave Him but Not Sure I Can 
Hi. My name’s Sarah. I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for about 5 years now. Little did I know when I got involved with him that I was getting ...

AA Isn't for Me. What Are My Alternatives? 
I’ve been going to AA on and off for about six months now. I just can’t seem to get into it and it certainly hasn’t done anything to help me stop drinking....

How Do I Know if I'm an Alcoholic? 
I’ve been drinking alcohol since the age of 13. I’m now 42. I’ve never thought of myself as having a problem with alcohol (even though I know I’ve often ...

Experiencing Intense Cravings For Drugs and Alcohol. How Do I Get Through This? 
Hi. I’ve been clean and sober for about a year now. I’m experiencing pretty intense cravings though. I was using drugs and drinking heavily for a period ...

Just Venting Because My No Good Drug Addict and Alcoholic Boyfriend Has Let Me Down Again 
I just feel like I need to vent because I’ve been let down AGAIN by my drug addicted, alcoholic, doesn’t give a damn about anyone but himself boyfriend....

Addiction Is Nothing More Than A Choice For People Who Are Weak 
I wanna give my view on these clever sounding theories the so called ‘experts’ have about addiction like the idea that it’s a disease and people are powerless ...

My Son Got Arrested for Possessing Illegal Narcotics. How Do We Handle This? 
My 21 year old son recently got arrested for possessing illegal narcotics. He was at some event or party, the police raided the place, and they found a ...

My Wife’s Almost Out of Rehab for Her Alcoholism. How Do I Handle Things Once She’s Out? 
My wife gets out of Rehab next week after 4 weeks of being treated for alcoholism. We’ve tread a rocky road, especially the last 3 years, and it’s such ...

I'm Depressed and Drinking Too Much. Why Does No One Seem to Care? 
I think I need help. I am very depressed . I feel like I’m stuck in a hole because of my drinking - and people just seem to walk by and don’t even care ...

My Son ... a Drug Addict ... is in a One Year Rehab Program. Do I Help Him While There?  Not rated yet
Hi, My son is 39 years old and has been a drug addict for most of his life. My husband and I have been a big part of the problem because we have always ...

Alcoholism and my Job ... Can I Be Fired?  Not rated yet
As a recovering alcoholic, I was doing well and working as a food server. This past weekend, I began drinking again, and when it came time to go to work,...

What To Do About My Son's Ongoing Addiction? - I Can't Take Much More ...  Not rated yet
My son has been in rehab for a couple of years ... in and out ... never finishes it, never. I have tried everything - he's got severe depression and anxiety ...

What is Drug Court? Can it work?  Not rated yet
My husband has applied for Drug Court. I would like to know what it involves.

Five years ago he got a DUI and it was reduced to wreckless driving, about ...

How Do I Get My Son Help for His Addiction ... He's in FL, I'm in MS?  Not rated yet
My son is 24 years old and addicted to oxycontin and has been for years. He is stealing from everyone he knows, he has lost all his friends. A couple of ...

Smelling Like Alcohol - Could This Mean My Husband is Sick?  Not rated yet
My husband always smells like booze, even out his pours. Does this mean he is sick and his liver isn't working properly? He has 3 or 4 bourbon and waters ...

My Boyfriend Abuses Drugs and Alcohol ... and is Checking in to Rehab  Not rated yet
My boyfriend is on his way to a rehab center tomorrow. He stayed off his usual drug crack but slipped up on the alcohol last night and the night before....

Drug Addicted High Functioning Husband - Should I Leave?  Not rated yet
Ours is a hard-working family that has been devastated financially by my husband's addition. Have managed to put 3 really wonderful kids through college ...

Approximately How Many American's Have a Drinking Problem???  Not rated yet
I'm doing a research paper and am interested in how many people have a drinking problem. I realize that there is a huge difference in how many people ...

Drunkorexia ... is there such a thing?  Not rated yet
Is there a disease called drunkorexia?

Answer

Never heard of it ... but 'googled' the term and came up with this from medicinenet.com:

"Drunkorexia:...

Witnessing Addiction in Others ...  Not rated yet
I am not personally addicted to anything. But I have witnessed it and it is terrifying. To see what people put into there body and take just to please ...

My Husband Gets Violent - What Should I Do  Not rated yet
My husband was beaten up 12 year ago and has been violent on a number of occasions towards me. He does not work. I work full time, he does not look after ...

Driving DUI and Causing Accident  Not rated yet
My alcoholic husband is driving DUI. If he causes a wreck and possibly kills someone, can we be sued personally? Am contemplating divorce to protect ...

Reasons for My Addiction  Not rated yet
I truly believe my addictions are simply my way of interacting with the outside world without which I feel I am unable to do the things I have so much ...

Do You Believe Alcoholism is a Disease?  Not rated yet
Do you think alcoholism is a disease?

I believe it is a disease, but not sure if I was born with it, maybe I was?

Answer

Hi Christine

The ...

I Kicked Out My Ex Because of His Addiction. He Says He’s Sober Now – Should I Take Him Back?  Not rated yet
My ex is an alcoholic. I didn’t know that when we met. I noticed he drank a lot socially, but it was only after we moved in together that I noticed how ...

I Don’t Want to Go to Rehab Again. Got Any Other Options?  Not rated yet
I’ve been through Rehab once. Addicted to alcohol and prescription meds. I know what it’s about and the whole routine that gets covered so would rather ...

Dealing with the Magic Pill Phenomenon When You or Someone You Love is Trying to Overcome Alcoholism or Drug Addiction  Not rated yet
Having read all the questions that people are asking on this forum, I just want to get back to basics in terms of what I believe is a mindset that will ...

I Sometimes Take Over the Counter and Prescription Meds to get a Buzz. Is That Breaking My Recovery?  Not rated yet
I regard myself as having been clean for just over 7 months. I used to take a lot of recreational drugs – anything from marijuana to speed to ecstasy, cocaine ...

My Daughter is an Alcoholic and Drug User. How Can We Get Help For Her?  Not rated yet
We knew about the alcohol but now suspect drugs as well. She has gotten so bad that we need to know how to help her. She has changed and family members ...

My Drinking is Affecting my Job – How Do I Stop Without Getting Fired?  Not rated yet
My drinking is starting to affect my job. I’ve been with my company 5 years now and so far I’ve managed to get by and hide my drinking pretty well I think....

How Long is Withdrawal from Prescription Drugs?  Not rated yet
I am addicted to prescription drugs and want to stop. How long is the physical withdrawal period?

Answer

Impossible to say. It depends on the type ...

My Friend has Issues with Pills and Alcohol ... is Willing to go to Rehab...  Not rated yet
My friend has issues with pills and alcohol. He said he would go to rehab if it wasn't for his job. He said he will lose his security clearance and in-...

Strange Liquid: Could This Be a Form of Drug?  Not rated yet
I found a water bottle in my daughters bedroom that was filled with a light yellowish foul smelling liquid. Any idea what this could be? Did not smell ...