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    Are you enabling them?

    I know it's hard to tell the difference between support and enabling at times. The things I would not do, and still will not do for my husband is go...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: Helping an Addicted Loved One
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    How serious is prescription drug abuse?

    My husbands drug of choice was prescription pain pills. He is thankfully clean from them and has been for a very long time, but the addiction to them...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: Prescription Drugs
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    Obama Says Addiction Shouldn't Be Treated as a Criminal Problem

    I am wondering the same thing that @jackiewbu wonders. A lot of addicts do things while under the influence that they would not do sober. For...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 11, 2016 in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    Addicts should be taken Seriously

    I wholeheartedly agree with you OP. I get super upset when people treat those who are addicted as if they are outcasts or a menace to society. Its...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 9, 2016 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    So hard even hanging out with friends

    Thank you all. @MrsJones thank you so much. I just try so hard to be patient and trust me that it isn't always easy. I love him with my whole heart...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 9, 2016 in forum: Alcohol
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    Anyone smoke hookah?

    I used to smoke hookah when I was a cigarette smoker. In comparison to cigarettes the taste was completely different of course, as there are many...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 3, 2016 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    So hard even hanging out with friends

    Hey everyone! Thank you all so much for the replies. He did not drink any more after those two nights and I'm very proud of him for not drinking. I...
    Post by: aimeep80, Apr 3, 2016 in forum: Alcohol
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    Am I becoming addicted AGAIN?

    I would say that you already know the answer to this is yes. But I also feel that since you've came here that you want help and you want sobriety....
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 30, 2016 in forum: Alcohol
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    Any of you dealing with a dry drunk?

    Certainly have dealt with it. I think it has to do with the dopamine and seratonin levels in their brains trying to return to normal. Obviously the...
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 30, 2016 in forum: Alcohol
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    Alcoholism vs Availability

    I really think that if someone wants alcohol bad enough they will find it. Take prohibition in the United States for example..there were people that...
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 30, 2016 in forum: Alcohol
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    So hard even hanging out with friends

    Thank you all so much for the replies. He does this a lot (slips up) and as a food addict I can surely understand. I get upset and sad but how can I...
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 30, 2016 in forum: Alcohol
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    Struggling to stay clean again :(

    Hoping for the best @Nicky!
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 30, 2016 in forum: Share Your Story Here
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    Are you enabling them?

    Hi Momma9. I'm glad you are in recovery for codependency. I am as well. I still do things and catch myself usually after the fact. My husband started...
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 30, 2016 in forum: Helping an Addicted Loved One
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    Is One Drug Worse Than Another?

    I do not even consider marijuana a drug. Honestly I do not. I know that might not be something everyone agrees on but I just have seen so many...
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 27, 2016 in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    Is it true

    As hard as it is you walking away is probably the absolute best thing for not only YOU but for her as well. She says she wants sobriety..but her...
    Post by: aimeep80, Mar 27, 2016 in forum: Share Your Story Here