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Old Dec 10, 2011, 02:39 PM
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All right. So, for those of you who don't know, I've been struggling for a long, long, long time with addictions. I'm only 15 and I've known all of the consequences of drugs/alcohol since I started using.
I recently began dating this boy who I really, really like. Heck, I love him. And he's straight-edge. I'm quitting everything (almost) for him. I've been clean for three days. Which is a new record for me.
Here's what I'm continuing: cigarettes, and marijuana. I might occasionally have a drink or two, but I'm trying to cut alcohol out completely.
Here's what I'm stopping: painkillers, alcohol (mostly), hallucinogenics, and everything else that I was taking. Most of which I don't know what it was.
If anyone has some advice on stopping it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Dec 10, 2011, 03:32 PM
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life, based on the drugs you mentioned it would be extremely advisable to discuss this with your doctor. there are major complications trying come off these drugs alone based on the time and your active use. one of the reactions that may happen is a grand mal seizure. there are others. those drugs have a half life and when your body is no longer getting it's dose havoc occurs. please get help and don't go it alone.
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When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your doctor if you are using or withdrawing from opiates.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000949.htm
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Dangerous Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol and tranquilizers produce the most dangerous physical withdrawal. Suddenly stopping alcohol or tranquilizers can lead to seizures, strokes, or heart attacks in high risk patients. A medically supervised detox can minimize your withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of dangerous complications. Some of the dangerous symptoms of alcohol and tranquillizer withdrawal are:
  • Grand mal seizures
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes
  • Hallucinations
  • Delirium tremens (DTs)
http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/withdrawal.htm
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Old Dec 19, 2011, 10:03 PM
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Kudos for you for starting to stop! Yes, you should see a doctor or a therapist that deals with addiction so you can stop safely. I'm sure it's hard at your age to find some sort of counselor, but it really would be a great place to start. Does your boyfriend know that you're still using?

p.s. I know how hot those straight-edge boys are!
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