It varies by community; some require you to wait until after the withdrawal phase, while others allow entry sooner. That said, staying clean for at least three weeks before joining is generally recommended. In places that accept people during active withdrawal, they often isolate you until the crisis passes, sometimes even administering medication during those first few days... I’m not entirely sure what specific meds, but that’s what I heard... Some faith-based communities have psychologists on staff who coordinate with psychiatrists to determine necessary dosages... As for prayer, it's a universal part of the program, so you’ll physically need to be present for every session... whether you actually pray or not is up to you. I found it quite striking when I heard that even Muslims participate in Catholic prayers... though from what they told me, they didn't mind at all. Besides, they still have free time to practice their own faith, and the community provides its own copies of the Quran and such...
Five coffees??? And without sugar at that... damn, you're a force to be reckoned with... Just don't overdo it. It’s actually quite difficult to establish an exact toxic threshold for humans, as testing those specific limits isn't exactly ethical in a controlled setting 😁 though unfortunately, the lethal dose is generally cited at about 140mg per kg of body weight for adults. A single cup usually contains somewhere between 55 to 85 mg of caffeine. Since caffeine is also found in various medications—like certain asthma treatments such as aminophylline or several types of analgesics—you really have to account for the cumulative effect if you're mixing coffee with prescription drugs 😁 Symptoms can include restlessness, insomnia, transient psychosis, and potentially even delirium. In extreme cases, one might experience convulsions (similar to an epileptic seizure), coma, cardiovascular issues like arrhythmias, or drops in blood pressure. Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding can also occur So, please just take care of yourselves 😁
Both perspectives regarding methadone are valid... they serve their purpose, and many individuals using methadone manage to stop using heroin. However, the medication itself isn't the deciding factor; rather, it is the individual's genuine desire to recover... but successfully overcoming addiction is nearly impossible without making radical life changes. Continuing to live the same lifestyle, surrounded by the same social circles while relying on methadone, won't offer much relief because the pressure from both society and the addiction itself is simply too overwhelming. It often leads to temptation and, eventually, a relapse... I would certainly recommend residential rehab programs above all else... during my work in psychiatry, we conducted exercises with people in those settings, and the results were transformative... there, treatment typically occurs without heavy medication, though non-addictive options are sometimes used 😁
I would suggest looking into a residential rehab facility, because I don't believe a child should have to witness their mother going through withdrawal or the various emotional highs and lows that follow... It’s going to be difficult since you'll feel so disconnected from your little one at first, but just imagine if things spiral out of control and you end up hurting your child because of the drugs... If residential care isn't an option for you, then I recommend acute psychiatric care until the crisis passes, followed by outpatient treatment at Narcotics Anonymous... If you want to keep custody, you need to endure the withdrawal process without using methadone or any opioid derivatives; that isn't the standard approach, but if you want to be strong for your child, you will manage... Otherwise, if you find yourself unable to cope—don't take this personally—but custody should probably go to your grandmother, because regardless of how much you think you can balance motherhood and addiction, you simply cannot ps. Why are people typing in all caps? It's impolite according to the forum rules, and the moderators will eventually delete your posts, at the very least
Alright, alright, I'll let it slide this once 😁 Just so we're clear: I am not giving anyone permission to use all caps. I will be deleting any posts written in caps and issuing warnings... Because it was just one line and a first offense, I'll forgive this user 😁
Take a quick look back at the previous threads... and yes, you really ought to specify which location you're planning to visit for that pulmonologist appointment...
It sounds like it could be a urinary tract infection if there's any stinging during urination... Diabetes seems less likely here since she mentioned she isn't drinking much, actually quite little... If this persists, you should definitely check your blood glucose levels just to be safe... Regardless of why you're going so often, you really need to drink plenty of fluids; some cranberry juice might help flush the system, but anything to stay hydrated works... Now, how would you define "too much" urination for yourself? How frequently is it happening, and have you noticed any changes in color or odor?
You're correct that you won't see a specific category for it on the lab report, but to culture bacteria, they need a urine sample. It really needs to be collected properly without being contaminated by any other fluids, especially bodily
The bones certainly serve a specific purpose 😁 Based on what you've described, we're looking at poor positioning, which leads to unstable healing... there is a significant risk of nonunion here... It would have been much more helpful if you had included the full X-ray report so I could see exactly what we are dealing with
I suppose you might not need anything at all... provided things stay as they are, without any stinging or pain, or the development of morphological changes... like sores or ulcers...