Posted by 4WD on May 20, 2005, at 14:58:02
In reply to Re: drug of choice » chemist, posted by AuntieMel on May 20, 2005, at 13:55:57
> Actually if there is addiction to any substance it is better to stay away from *all* mood altering substances.
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> An example would be a guy that went through IOP with me. His addiction (drug of choice) is crack. He was doing really, really well - had about 3 months sober, was allowed to see his kids again, job was going great, etc.
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> Somehow (although warned!) he convinced himself that a glass of wine with dinner at night would be ok because it isn't his drug of choice.
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> The wine made him feel just good enough that the crack called him. And the wine lowered his will power. Last I heard he was out on the street, lost his job - the whole picture.Auntie Mel,
Do you think this includes psychiatric drugs? Especially benzodiazepines for people with anxiety disorders? I've been struggling with this issue.
Marsha
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