Drug Rehabilitation that works

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Question by thehabit237: Should I give this book to a recovering addict?
I just finished reading the book Tweak for the third time, the memoirs of Nic Sheff, who was a crystal meth addict. My cousin is a recovering addict and I was wondering if I should give this to her as inspiration or what, I’m not sure if I should. I don’t want her to read it and want to do drugs again through reading the experiences..can anybody help?

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Answer by januari c
umm i am a recovering meth addict and i dont like reading and watching movies with lost of drug references and stuff. ive been clean 3years now but it always makes me want to use and in the first like 1year of recovery i would slip up and use because of things like that and i would have to start all over and now i havent slipped up for 3years so i wouldnt.

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Question by Count Acumen: Do you agree with this definition of alcoholism, if not what would you change?
alcoholism (definition)-
addiction to alcohol: dependence on alcohol consumption to an extent that adversely affects social and work-related functioning and produces withdrawal symptoms when intake is stopped or greatly reduced

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Answer by Kerry h
Yes, I agree. It’s a good definition.

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Question by Lynn1111: Adults – Do you think this could work or is it doomed? Please explain…?
HE: 41/male. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, spending time with his dog and prefers being alone rather than with groups of people – but does enjoy going out. Does not drink or do drugs. Ex-drug addict and alcoholic (11 years clean drugs – 3 years clean alcohol). Has “been around the block” and had his FAIR share of one night stands, rocky relationships. Never been in a sober relationship.

SHE: 29/female. Enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, friends, family. Works in a financial office, full time. Has been in 3 serious relationships, all relationships ended by her – the last relationship 3 years – being isolated by the pothead boyfriend from friends and family. Never did drugs, drinks on occasion.

THEY: Neighbors, great friends. Spend tons of time together hiking, hanging out, talking on the phone. Have the same “sick” sense of humor, both very blunt and honest. Have the same hopes (relationship wise) for the future. Both possibly afraid to approach eachother regarding feelings that go beyond friendship but do a lot of flirting.

Dissect away, please.

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Answer by Susan C
he sounds like a confirmed bachelor to me…

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Question by Lynn1111: Adults? Could this work or is it doomed? Please explain your opinions…?
HE: 41/male. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, spending time with his dog and prefers being alone rather than with groups of people – but does enjoy going out. Does not drink or do drugs. Ex-drug addict and alcoholic (11 years clean drugs – 3 years clean alcohol). Has “been around the block” and had his FAIR share of one night stands, rocky relationships. Never been in a sober relationship. Talks about women that “check him out” constantly and gets a bit jealous over her talks about other men.

SHE: 29/female. Enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, friends, family. Works in a financial office, full time. Has been in 3 serious relationships, all relationships ended by her – the last relationship 3 years – being isolated by the pothead boyfriend from friends and family. Never did drugs, drinks on occasion. Talks about her next relationship but admits she’s not ready for one right now. Doesn’t get jealous over HIS talk to her about other women.

THEY: Neighbors, great friends. Spend tons of time together hiking, hanging out, talking on the phone. Have the same “sick” sense of humor, both very blunt and honest. Have the same hopes (relationship wise) for the future. Both possibly afraid to approach eachother regarding feelings that go beyond friendship but do a lot of flirting.

Dissect away, please.

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Answer by PB
I think he sounds like trouble waiting to happen. And not the good kind. He obviously doesnt know how to put himself in another’s shoes (jealous/hurt of your action but does the same thing), which is a terrifying sign at 41, and has a wreck of a past, which basically leaves you with no reason to think this is a good idea except that you get along and like some of the same things. Sounds like a nice friendship to me, nightmare as a relationship.

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Question by Unknown: Adults… dissect this possible match? Be as open and honest as you can.?
SHE: 29/female. Enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, friends, family. Works in a financial office, full time. Has been in 3 serious relationships, all relationships ended by her – the last relationship 3 years – being isolated by the pothead boyfriend from friends and family. Never did drugs, drinks on occasion. Talks about her next relationship but admits she’s not ready for one right now. Doesn’t get jealous over HIS talk to her about other women.

HE: 41/male. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, spending time with his dog and prefers being alone rather than with groups of people – but does enjoy going out. Does not drink or do drugs. Ex-drug addict and alcoholic (11 years clean drugs – 3 years clean alcohol). Has “been around the block” and had his FAIR share of one night stands, rocky relationships. Never been in a sober relationship. Talks about women that “check him out” constantly and gets a bit jealous over her talks about other men.

THEY: Neighbors, great friends. Spend tons of time together hiking, hanging out, talking on the phone. Have the same “sick” sense of humor, both very blunt and honest. Have the same hopes (relationship wise) for the future. Both possibly afraid to approach eachother regarding feelings that go beyond friendship but do a lot of flirting.

Dissect away, please.

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Answer by Optimist
Nothing to dissect. There is sexual tension, but neither wants to make a move for fear of spoiling the relationship. Absence of alcohol makes things worse. Some kind of “accident” is required to break the ice. Either accidentlally bumping into each other, or holding hands for a few seconds too long.

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This Could Be Funny: Raaaaaaaandy
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This is the end, shot lawyer said
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