Posted by Elizabeth on October 16, 2001, at 13:23:02
In reply to Re: addiction and recovery » Elizabeth, posted by Rosa on October 16, 2001, at 8:08:45
> > > Does this group have any such guidelines concerning what they consider to be misuse of drugs or a slip?
> >
> > This group? You mean Psycho-Social-Babble?
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> Yes, PSB.No, although it's considered bad form to post telling people how to get drugs without a prescription. (This includes drugs with no abuse potential, such as antidepressants.)
> > > How do you describe self-medication?
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> I was primarily referring to increasing or decreasing the dose.People do self-medicate with illegal drugs, not just the stuff they get from the doctor. But you're right, changing the dose of a prescribed drug on one's own can be self-medication.
> > > 3. No member plays doctor.
> >
> > "Member" of...?
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> Psycho-Social-Babble.So you are making or suggesting new rules for this forum? I am confused. What do you think constitutes "playing doctor?"
> My question was "Does Psycho-Babble have a policy concerning the use/misuse of drugs?"
No, I don't think so. Members of this group are allowed to have and express their own opinions, in general.
> What do members of Psycho-Social-Babble consider to be a slip (relapse)?
Well, I gave my thoughts on this one.
-elizabeth
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