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What can I do for my porn addiction?

Like any other teenager, I watched porn quite a bit--but now I'm older I feel like I'm watching it way too often. In fact, it's really the only thing that arouses me and gets...
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How do I ween myself off of opioid medications?

I've been taking opioid medications to deal with my chronic pain, but now I feel like I'm addicted to them. My husband pointed it out to me yesterday when I was taking more than...
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Can medications help my son not relapse?

My son was using heroin for a few years, and he's been in rehab for about 6 months now. The rehab actually thinks it's okay to send him home because of the progress he's making....
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Can a psychiatrist treat people who are suffering from alcohol addiction?

My husband is an alcoholic. All of our earlier attempts to rid him of this addiction have not turned out well. Will visiting a psychiatrist pave some way for improvement?
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How can I convince my son to stop taking drugs?

My 18 year old son is into drugs and I am finding it hard to convince him to quit the drugs and get on a straighter path. What should I do, before it's too late?
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Should I consider suboxone for my son?

My son is addicted to opioid medication and is going to a day program for rehabilitation. I want to suggest suboxone because I've heard of its benefits. Is this really something...
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Are there natural medications that can help me overcome addiction?

My husband is an alcoholic, and he hasn't gone to AA in over a month without telling me. I'm trying to help him. Are there any natural medications that can help him get over...
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How Can I Finally Overcome my Pain Medication Addiction?

For over 10 years now, on and off, I have been addicted to pain medication. I do have horrific headaches that leave me unable to function when they come on. I got addicted to...
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What is the treatment for painkiller addiction?

I think my mother is addicted to painkillers. Psychologically, she believes she has body pain and now mindlessly pops a painkiller whenever she feels the pain. Is there a treatment...
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Is there any medication to help my husband quit alcohol?

My husband drinks a lot of alcohol, and it causes him to have sudden outbursts with both me, and sometimes the kids. Is there any medication that can help him quit? What other...
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How can I help my son with his recovery?

My son was a heroin addict and just came back from rehab to continue his recovery. He's going to the meetings and everything seems to be going okay. Is there anything that I...
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I'm afraid that my daughter will relapse. What should I do?

My daughter is in recovery from a heroin addiction, but I'm so scared that she might relapse. My mother recently passed and I think it's making her feel stressed. She only stays...
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Why is my son so angry after rehab?

My son went to rehab for his drug addiction, and now that he's out, he has been very angry and abusive towards our family. Why is this happening? Could this mean that he's using...
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Is yoga a good way to get rid of an addiction?

My brother is addicted to alcohol, and before we start out any treatment for him I want to get him to do yoga. Will it help in any way?
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Is my wife addicted to alcohol?

My wife ends up drinking almost everyday. It started as a casual drink but now she is drinking more frequently, particularly after she gets home from work. Could this be the...
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I'm concerned about how much my brother drinks. Is there anything I can do?

My brother I suspect is a functioning alcoholic. I see him maybe twice a month so I'm not sure how I can help him but I want to do anything I can to help.
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Is quitting drugs painful?

My son is receiving rehabilitation from drug addiction. He often seems to be in a lot of pain. Is it only the process of quitting drugs that is painful or is it something else...
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How can I convince myself to quit drinking?

I am addicted to drinking, and it's starting to create a huge rift within my relationship. How can I convince myself to quit drinking? Will I need to see a counselor?
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How can I stop my husband from drinking?

My husband started out as a social drinker but now needs a drink every night. Actually, he doesn't sleep unless he has a drink before bed and I am starting to get really worried....
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What should I do to curb my withdrawal symptoms from smoking?

I recently quit smoking, but I am experiencing a lot of headaches and severe withdrawal symptoms. What should I do to curb my withdrawal symptoms?
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