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Alcohol
Asked by M.H. from Boston
on September 28, 2009
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I'm going to start off by saying I have noone else to talk to and I'm hoping some other moms and wives out there have been through this.
I have been with my husband f...
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- you wrote in your bio that you have a "wonderful" husband. are you kidding yourself? I grew up in the exact household you are describing and I would run not walk as ...
- Hi M., I've read your post and your 2nd response. I think that you are to be commended to reaching out to Mamasource moms. You are doing a lot of things right her...
- Dear M., i come from an alcoholic home. My family is wonderful. But it took Al-Anon for me to be able to be happy with me and them. It sounds like you have all the ...
Drug Testing for 'Welfare' Benefits?
Asked by P.M. from Tampa
on August 26, 2011
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I know a lot of women here were all about this being passed... Why was this such a popular idea? Who was this supposed to help, or should I say who did you mean to p...
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- So thats just one report. How would you feel if the stats were completely the opposite and it was 96% of the pop. that tested positive for drugs? Then instead of th...
- I totally agree, what a waste. I'm saddened by some of these responses. When are we Americans going to realize it's not the little guy we're getting screwed by it's th...
- I LOVE the idea of testing our elected officials, I bet 80% could not pass a breathealyzer after lunch!!! (also our tax money!)
In Home Drug Tests
Asked by H.N. from Los Angeles
on December 7, 2011
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My 20 year old nephew has been living with us for a while. We are helping him get back on his feet and he is doing a terrific job. He has had issues in the past with d...
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- Any pharmacy should have them. About the trust--let him earn it, but don't take it for granted that he won't use again. Do the tests. He is very fortunate to have yo...
- I work for a national laboratory and "sell" prescription monitoring and drug/alcohol testing (among other tests). The drugstore tests do work but are not as sensitive...
- You can get them at Walgreen's, but I would save it for a time when you're having doubts. If he's doing well, then leave him alone and show some trust in him. It wil...
Did You Drink Alcohol When You Were Pregnant????
Asked by N.G. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2011
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A couple of weekends ago, I was at a wedding of a friend that got married. One of the bridesmaids, 32 yrs old, was 6 months pregnant (Info I Maid of Honor told me). Sh...
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- I did not drink while pregnant, but my SIL and I have talked about it before and she says her dr told her a glass of wine is fine but I think it is after the first tri...
- I did not drink. Now, if this woman was drinking to the point of getting drunk... then well, that ain't a real good thing to see, now is it? She put herself in t...
- My OB told me I could have a glass of wine in the evening to help me sleep but I'm not big on wine & didn't totally feel comfortable doing that. My sons doc told me t...
Help with Alcohol
Asked by L.J. from Dallas
on November 6, 2009
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Does anyone know how AA works? I've heard that it has a strong faith based program, and I am not Christian. Does anyone have advice as to help for drinking too much?...
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- I know that you left this on friday but i just now read it. My name is A. and I am an alcoholic/addict. I have been sober/clean for 7 1/2 years. It is very important t...
- Join your local AA...you should at least try it at least once. If it's not right maybe someone there can steer you to another option. Good for you for reaching out. ...
- I would say try it out. If the first one you go to doesn't work for you, try another location/time. Good luck and best wishes. Good for you for making a step toward...
6Th Grade Son Took Alcohol to School...
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on May 22, 2010
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My son who is in 6th took alcohol in a water bottle ..and he got caught with it..a couple of his friends got in trouble too..my son has always help the school and is a...
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- If your son is in 6th grade taking pre AP classes he is smart enough to catch up. Mine stole from Walmart. I was PO'd to put it mildly. But I let him do his time an...
- You have to let him do his time. He has to face his punishment. You fighting it will make him realize you will get him out of trouble and you may be inviting more tr...
- I must say that I am torn by this situation. On one hand, I can sympathize with your concern about his academic status after having to miss the first 4 weeks of Junior...
Drug Testing Whehn Applying for Welfare
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 9, 2011
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I read that Flordia and Kentucky are going to start drug testing those who apply for welfare. There have been all the rightous quote on facebook about how people who ...
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- While in theory, I think it's a fantastic idea, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that only the child will suffer.
- Yes, yes, and yes!! It's about accountability. We deserve to know that our tax dollars are being spent to help people who need it, not people who make a career out ...
- EDIT: Child Find is geared for children birth through age 3. There are two separate sets of regulations guiding the processes with different criteria and requirements...
Breastfeeding and Drinking Alcohol
Asked by C.X. from Dallas
on March 10, 2010
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What are the consequences to baby if mom drinks while breastfeeding? Let's say a drink a day.... be it wine, margarita or whatever. So I'm not talking about intoxica...
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- Personally I don't think you should drink while breastfeeding at all. You wouldn't drink while pregnant right? But this is my personal opinion. I know plenty of wo...
- There are kits that test your breastmilk and alcohol lever... sold in drugstores. Don't drink without ensuring safe levels because you never know what the consequen...
- I totally disagree that drinking while BF is "reckless". I think if you do your research and know the "rules" then it's just fine occassionally (I do think everyday i...
Daughter Drug Addicted Husband
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on October 12, 2010
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My daughter is 28 and has two children from a previous marraige. She married a little over a year ago and found out her new husband is addicted to pain medication. S...
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- I would say that if she really loves him, she should try to help. Sometimes an addict just needs to know they're loved and supported to get the proper help. With that ...
- It is a disease, but w/anything you have to be willing to do more then take medication to help it. I was diagnosed bipolar years ago & although i take medication dail...
- I agree with the ones that said she is enabling him. He needs to be the one to show that he is serious enuf to get the help he needs if he truley means it. I also agre...
Husbands Drug Addiction
Asked by S.I. from Chattanooga
on June 13, 2008
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My husband has had two car wrecks that have hurt his back within the last 5-6 years and now he has slowly became addicted to pain pills. He is a wonderful father to m...
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- S.- I am the 34-year old daughter of an addict. I know my story is just one perspective, but I also know first hand what it is like to live with an addict and how it...
- Is he working and bringing home a check? Sounds like he needs a 12 step program. Addicts can lie, and make you think you are the lying one. I would get to an al anon f...
- Do not try to scare him with a divorce unless you actually plan to follow through with your threat. Otherwise he will know that it is an empty threat and it may backf...
