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Yes, some countries have a huge problem with alcohol...Russia I believe is very high with this problem.
Our state raised the drinking age to 21...as it had been at 18 for a while. There was so much abuse, and traffic deaths/accidents they raised it back up many years ago to 21. And the studies, which I watch quite a bit, go back and forth, with this subject here in the States. One cannot really depend on any of them. In fact this week there is a new media report that pregnant women can safely drink some: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-...rodevelopment/ What can we all think when an article like THAT gets published? I commend you on your efforts and success to stop drinking. I watched my husband struggle with this too, many years ago. Both his parents were alcoholics. But he did it, and I am very proud of him. He was more of an intermittent binge drinker than a constant drinker and he never drove a car when drinking. Your posts here are very valuable to our members and readers, to support their decisions to do the same.
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Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
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Addiction... Dependence... Not to confuse the issue, but to add some information sometimes overlooked/unknown, there is also a phenomenon called pseudoaddiction. It's generally applied to opioids and the chronic pain community, but may have comparisons in other kinds of addictions. I'm not suggesting that it applies here -- just throwing it out for assimilation.
Pseudoaddiction is when a person exhibits behaviors that mirror/simulate addiction (psychological need) because their pain is not adequately being addressed/treated. These behaviors may include (but are not limited to): • Feeling that one has to use the medication (engage in the behavior) regularly or periodically • Failing in attempts to discontinue the medication/behavior • Feeling that one needs the medication (to engage in the behavior) to deal with problems • Anticipating/waiting for the next dose or opportunity to use the medication/engage in the behavior Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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