Posted by Dr. Bob on September 4, 2003, at 16:31:31
In reply to Re: Just Wondering, posted by kara lynne on September 4, 2003, at 15:17:13
> ...if you want to put a word or two in about how this board's substance use would differ from regular PB
You mean how it wouldn't include taking Prozac for depression, for example?
> and guidelines about acceptable ways of talking about substances (ie, not indicating how one obtains certain substances, especially illegal ones--or at least mostly illegal ones, or whatever rules you want here).
That's a good idea, thanks.
> Also, is this about illegal substances? Or, more like substance abuse issues that would include addiction issues where the substance could be legal (alcohol, pain pills, xanax, etc.)?
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> SharI think either...
> I was thinking people with issues (past or present) of substance abuse who now have to take psych or pain meds could talk about some of the grey areas around that. How different people manage, what's 'ok' by whose standards with meds like xanax, buprenorphine etc.
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> kara lynneSure, I agree...
> And maybe it could be a supportive group for people trying to deal with their addictions, since so many people suffer from them.
I hope so!
Bob
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