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Suggest Treatment To Cure Drug Addiction

I am a 34 yr old female with a drug addiction, care for 3 kids, oldest 1 with full spectrum autism, want to quit without a rehab center - and recently picked up hair plucking on my legs to the point that I have large wounds on both my legs. How do I self rehab? What can I do to curve the the deep deep itch on my legs, which keeps my leg wounds from healing
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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drug addiction is actually many diseases. Opiate addiction's, cocaine, alcohol, other drugs are treated very differently. Skin picking is a common symptom of cocaine use. there are several medications that are used, though not our FDA approved to treat cocaine addiction. Opiate addiction is now the most common illicit drug addiction in the US. there are several medications and treatment options. The best choice depends on many factors. These are very difficult to treat without help. you should find a doctor or clinic experienced in treating the addiction you are suffering from. I hope this helps and point you in the right direction. Don't expect that you can handle this on your own. Your family depends on your wellness. please find the help you need to get past this.
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Suggest Treatment To Cure Drug Addiction

drug addiction is actually many diseases. Opiate addiction s, cocaine, alcohol, other drugs are treated very differently. Skin picking is a common symptom of cocaine use. there are several medications that are used, though not our FDA approved to treat cocaine addiction. Opiate addiction is now the most common illicit drug addiction in the US. there are several medications and treatment options. The best choice depends on many factors. These are very difficult to treat without help. you should find a doctor or clinic experienced in treating the addiction you are suffering from. I hope this helps and point you in the right direction. Don t expect that you can handle this on your own. Your family depends on your wellness. please find the help you need to get past this.