Marty Brenner's Q&A Page

• Relapsing on Cocaine and UAs

  May 16, 2008 - Permalink

  I have been in IOP at evergreen Manor in Lynnwood, Washington my counselor is Dave he is a ex-meth addict , briefly I had 8 more sections left out of 36 I’ve been going to AA as required and have extra meetings in he...

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• Getting and Staying Off Crack

  Mar 10, 2008 - Permalink

  Do you know of any medications for crack addiction? My husband stayed sober for 37 days on his own, but relapse yesterday. I read that antabuse and baclofen are helpful. Do you have a doctor that you would recommend?...

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• Why do you feel the need to drink

  Feb 12, 2008 - Permalink

  I have been drinking for need, not want and for a long time it has been out of control and I just can't seem to stop, I can sometimes go a while but it is so stressful, if I try to drink socially and in moderation will I...

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• My Husband is Addicted to Pills

  Feb 12, 2008 - Permalink

  My husband is addicted to pills. He has already had 2 seizures. I worry about him all the time and wondering if one day I am going to wake up and he will be dead. He is trying to quit by himself but, I don't think he can....

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• Family History of Alcoholism

  Dec 14, 2007 - Permalink

  My mother has been an alcoholic as long as I can remember. I have been drinking pretty steady for about 10 months now. I seem to have a very addictive personality; okay my question is will I ever be able to drink socially,...

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• Young Teens Dealing With Relationships and Drugs

  Dec 14, 2007 - Permalink

  I've been going out with my boyfriend Donny for 9 months and a week now we've known each other for a little over a year. I am 15 and he's 18. When we started going out he was 17 and i was 14. A few months into the...

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• Advice About Drinking

  Dec 06, 2007 - Permalink

  I've started drinking at a young age and I think for the most part I am in control of my habits, but it really eats at me when I'm not drinking. Everything else seems so dull. I'm surrounded by drinking in my environment...

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• A Recovering Addict Wants to Help Others

  Nov 05, 2007 - Permalink

  I am an alcoholic on the verge of recovery and I would like to know what I need to do to become an addiction specialist like yourself?

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• An Addicted Husband Gets Violent

  Nov 04, 2007 - Permalink

  My husband has a terrible drug and alcohol addiction for the past 28 yrs he becomes very violent, I had to be hospitalized due to his bad temper I am contemplating on getting a divorce, and presently he is incarcerated....

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• Suboxone to Keep a Boyfriend From Oxycontin

  Nov 03, 2007 - Permalink

  My boyfriend started using Oxycontin several years ago when he was about 19. He says he was only "addicted" or using heavily for a period of several months before he quit on his own. After about three months clean, a...

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• A Mother's Alcohol Addiction

  Nov 02, 2007 - Permalink

  What do you do if someone you love has an alcohol abuse problem and you are uncertain they will get professional help but you know they need it. My mother has a problem and I feel so helpless. I think she realizes it but...

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• Experiencing PAWS After 3 Years

  Sep 20, 2007 - Permalink

  I’ve been clean for 3 years and I think I’ve recently been experiencing PAWS. Is that possible after all this time?

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• Alcoholism Relapse Caused by Insomnia

  Aug 28, 2007 - Permalink

  I was a full alcoholic, drinking 2 or more liters of whisky a day. I checked into several rehabs and am finally done with my addiction. Before, I had to start drinking right in the morning. I experienced seizures if I...

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• Certification to Treat Opiate Dependece

  Aug 28, 2007 - Permalink

  Have you been certified to treat opiate dependence with Suboxone?

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• Hydrocodone

  Aug 28, 2007 - Permalink

  How long does it take to get off hydrocodone and is therapy essential?

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• A Husband With an Addictive Personality

  Aug 28, 2007 - Permalink

  My question is concerning my husband. He is ADHD and is prescribed Adderall XR. Since the beginning of our relationship it has been an issue, because he does often take more than his prescription and then go several days...

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• Subutec for Treating Addiction

  Jul 05, 2007 - Permalink

  What is your take on Subutex for treating addiction?

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