Posts Tagged ‘alcohol addiction’

Question by E: can i take benzodiazipines for anxiety if I have had substance abuse issues in the past?
seriously. I’ve been abusing alcohol heavily to self medicate my chronic anxiety on and off for the past ten years or so.. I’ve been to detox a few times, rehab, and hospitals. Of course I’ve dealt with legal trouble as well, because drinking gets me into a lot of trouble as well. I’ve tried counseling, medication, group therapy, holistic treatment, diet change, church, and more than often: trying to force myself to “stop being weak.” Nothing works. According to the state I’m bipolar which qualifies me for disability (I receive SSI and SSDI) here are some of the medications I’ve tried: adderall celexa lexapro effexor wellbutrin buspar lamictal seroquel abilify dalmane ambien trazodone diazepam straterra buspar vistaril. All of those drugs had severe side effects I could not deal with. The cons outweighed the pros. The adderall turned into severe abuse and I became psychotic for months… It took about 6 months after an overdose to calm down. I’ve never experienced mania in my life without drugs so I know for a fact I’m not bipolar. I’m often depressed but mostly anxious. I have VERY lightly abused a few prescription painkillers but honestly not enough to ever call it a serious problem…might have been heading that way for a bit but I sobered up for 18 months, where I put all my strength and energy into “recovery.” I committed myself to AA (the worst program alive) and went to therapy every week. I spoke with my case manager and continued searching for spirituality. I got a job, moderate exercise, and ate will. I was still dying inside. I went to a hospital that put me on heavy mood stabilizers that triggered compulsive over eating which is horrible since I have underlying health issues so I had to quit. The other unbearable side effects I’ve experienced from medication is insomnia, tardive dyskinesia, heart palpitations, swollen throat, cystic acne, and worsened suicidal thoughts. Not worth it, at all. My anxiety is chronic and involves obsessions, social distress, and panic attacks…I used to have them really bad when I was younger and they are coming back. I contacted a load of psychiatrists and none are accepting new clients. The agency I’m assigned to does not prescribe addictive medication especially to people with substance abuse issues. my neighbors use xanax and I have connections if needed be. I’d rather try a lighter one though such klonopin. I’ve heard that it is the less addicting? I’m not drug seeking…just want to treat my symptoms. i’ve used ativan and valium before and they were life savers but I never went after them hard because I was so scared of withdrawal or adding more problems. Thing is, I think about killing myself every single day…maybe I’m a person that just needs a real anxiety medicine, for life?? Any thoughts on this subject would be appreciated. I feel doomed at the moment. thankyou
oh wait dalmane worked beautifully but it was only a temporary prescription and i was too scared to ask the doctor for a refill because i’m insanely terrified of that kind of pill addiction

Sign Of Alcoholism in the News

Victim: As many as 200 abused in Winslow
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Joseph Baca, who was among the first to sign a settlement agreement with the diocese in 2004, says he paid a steep price for the sexual abuse he experienced as a boy there. Baca, 55, said he lost much of his life to alcoholism and drug addiction, and …
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Newton author recalls rough childhood
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When Kathy Wiens drives in downtown Wichita and sees people who are homeless or possibly caught in lives of alcoholism, drug addiction or prostitution, there is a connection, a feeling of empathy she feels with people on the street. "That could have …
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Guam Not Ready For 5000 More Marines: GAO
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Alternative Alcoholism Treatment in the News

Trying Acupuncture May Be Helpful for Treating Tonsillectomy Pain in Kids
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A consideration of natural remedies for pain relief in children often arises due to these concerns, with acupuncture emerging as a viable alternative to drugs. Children sometimes suffer for up to 10 days with severe throat pain … Practitioners should …
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No Direction Home, Day 3: From prison cell to college campus
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She was living in her own apartment on Front Street and attending what is now known as Central High School, but back then it was called the alternative school. She got caught shoplifting once, which was just one of a long line of misdeeds, she says …
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Saint Jude Retreats Releases BlogTalkRadio Show with Guest Monica Richardson
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Alcohol Abuse Among Teenagers in the News

Old drug making a comeback as 'Molly'
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Douglas S. Collier, New Jersey drug-initiative coordinator, speaks about the party drug, Molly, during the Student Health Awareness Center's 1st Annual Teen Summit at CentraState Medical Center Thursday December 19, 2013. Staff photo Tanya Breen ASB …
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Top 10 Most Shocking Celebrity Stories of 2013
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The Canadian actor, who had addiction issue since he was a teen, apparently relapsed, but his girlfriend Lea Michele and others on "Glee" managed to convince him to seek help for substance abuse again. He seemed to be in high spirit after completing …
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Health care: Medical offices see year-end rush
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Alcoholism And Disease in the News

The stats don't lie: 'Gay' health costs coming your way
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Medical research has demonstrated the LGBT community is disproportionately susceptible to a wide variety of health problems aside from HIV/AIDS, including mental illness and suicide, alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. David Kupelian's …
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Alcohol fuelled and failed my family says Ann Dowsett Johnston
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Women become dependent on alcohol faster than men because of their chemistry. Other consequences, including cognitive defects and liver disease, occur earlier in women, and with significantly shorter exposure to alcohol. Women who consume four or …
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Pyramid Healthcare Creates a Slide Show on Categories of Alcohol Addiction
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Agenzija Sedqa warns against excessive alcohol consumption – Gozo News
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Agenzija Sedqa warns against excessive alcohol consumption Gozo News Agenzija Sedqa warns against excessive alcohol consumption “Everyone should be aware of the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption.” This is the message that Agenzija Sedqa is passing on to the public during this festive season. and more »

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Higher taxes or prohibition should be introduced to deal with Guyana’s alcohol … – Stabroek News
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Higher taxes or prohibition should be introduced to deal with Guyana's alcohol … Stabroek News The contradictory effects of alcohol are likened to the proverbial double-edged sword. Indeed, alcohol alleviates moods while also trapping many in addiction, even in some cases after a single drink. Editor, we all know alcohol addiction is an epidemic …

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