Posted by Rosa on October 16, 2001, at 8:08:45
In reply to addiction and recovery » Rosa, posted by Elizabeth on October 15, 2001, at 19:39:22
> > Does this group have any such guidelines concerning what they consider to be misuse of drugs or a slip?
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> This group? You mean Psycho-Social-Babble?Yes, PSB.
> > How do you describe self-medication?
I was primarily referring to increasing or decreasing the dose.
> > 3. No member plays doctor.
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> "Member" of...?
Psycho-Social-Babble.
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> Generally it's a good idea for people in support groups not to "play doctor;" but this can mean different things to different people. I think it's fine for people to share information with other group members. I don't think it's okay to pressure another person to become involved in a particular type of treatment. (Of course, I don't think it's okay for doctors to pressure or coerce patients into a particular type of treatment, either.)I agree.
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My question was "Does Psycho-Babble have a policy concerning the use/misuse of drugs?"What do members of Psycho-Social-Babble consider to be a slip (relapse)?
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