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Old 11-28-2013, 01:38 PM #51
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No, that's dependence. It can get confusing because a person can be both addicted to, and dependent on, a medication.

It may help to think of it this way: Dependence is physical—the body becomes chemically acclimated/accustomed to a medication such that abrupt reduction/cessation causes physical withdrawal; Addiction is psychological—evidenced by cravings, continued ab/use despite harm to onesself/others (usually family members).

Definitions Related to the Use of Opioids for the Treatment of Pain: Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Pain Society, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine

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Wow, Doc, that was a GREAT explanation. Thanks.

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Thanks Doc, that makes me feel better.

It also means that perhaps my brother isn't addicted to alcohol, just dependant on it.
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Thanks Doc, that makes me feel better.

It also means that perhaps my brother isn't addicted to alcohol, just dependant on it.
The definitions with respect to alcohol are slightly different, and there is a lot of crossover.

Alcohol dependence

Alcohol abuse

Alcoholism

I don't know that the label really matters; IMO if his drinking is having a negative effect on him (including longterm health issues) or those around him or who care about him, there may be a problem.

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Default Some Supplements
Why not try some supplements which help neurodenerative diseases in general,
including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, such as :

Acetyl l-carnitine
Phosphatidylserine
Benfotiamine
Methylcobalamin
Astaxanthin
Octacosanol



You can read Annetta Freeman's protocol for Parkinson's here.

http://ceri.com/annett4.htm



Protective effects of octacosanol on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced
Parkinsonism in rats via regulation of ProNGF and NGF signaling.

http://www.nature.com/aps/journal/v3...ps201069a.html




Even sea cucumbers may be of benefit.


A double blind study on the Reinhardt and sea cucumber
capsule in treating dementia of the aged.

http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJF...J200001004.htm



Clinical study of Reinhartdt and sea cucumber capsule combined
with donepezil in treating Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/17342994/



Cucumaria frondosa is the species found in your oceans, off New England.


The protective effect of eicosapentaenoic acid-enriched phospholipids from sea
cucumber Cucumaria frondosa on oxidative stress in PC12 cells and SAMP8 mice.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24231470/



The SAMP8 mouse: a model of Alzheimer disease ?

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12014843




Regeneration of the radial nerve cord in the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima.

http://link.springer.com/article/10....F1471-213X-9-3



Regeneration of the enteric nervous system in the
sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10205023



'' Sea Cucumbers Fast Track Organ Regrowth By Healing Their Wounds. ''

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1017194617.htm
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