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Wait, so do you feel like she doesn't trust your judgment?
I quit drinking and doing drugs 5.5 years ago and unfortunately, many doctors do seem to treat addicts and alcoholics that way. They always feel the need to remind you that you're "powerless." And it is insulting. My take on it is I'm powerless once I start drinking or doing drugs, but not before.
Also, I think it would be good to share your stories, even the terrible ones, from your teens with the kids you work with, not to "scare them straight," but to give them something to identify with, and to know you've been there and understand where they're coming from.
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"Every person, on the foundation of his or her own sufferings and joys, builds for all." ~Albert Camus
Cymbalta, 60mg -- for the depression.
Latuda, 40mg -- for the paranoia (delusional type).
Adderall, 40mg XR & 5 mg reg -- for the ADD.
Xanax, .5 mg as needed -- for the anxiety.
Topamax, 50mg -- still figuring this one out.
MDD, but possibly have some form of Bipolar Disorder. Then again, I could be paranoid . . .
Well, at least I still have my sense of humor. 
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