Substance Use and Recovery

Hope after meth abuse?

Hello Alice.

I have been trying to find information about the hope for recovery for previous meth users, but there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Some sources say that meth causes permanent damage to the brain, while others are a little more hopeful and say some important brain functions might recover.

Will Zoloft show up on drug tests?

Dear Alice,

I, like many Americans, take Zoloft, 50mg a day.

My question is: Will this show up or alter in any way a pre-employment drug test for future jobs? Should I even mention that I am taking it to the screener?

Eating marijuana

Dear Alice,

Is it harmful, under any circumstances, to eat marijuana instead of smoking it?

Considering taking LSD

Dear Alice,

I have become interested in trying LSD. But I am worried about what the side effects are and the consequences later in life. I only want to try and have no real need to continue, or desire to, for that matter. I am just really curious. What could happen to me? And do you know where one might find such drugs?

Signed,
Mr. LSD

Supporting a loved one after drug rehab

Dear Alice,

I want to thank you and Columbia for this wonderful service! I have been browsing your archives for some help, here is the situation: I want to know what I can do to support my significant other when he is released from Drug Rehabilitation. Please help me!

Sincerely,
Keeping Clean After Rehab

 

Trouble controlling my drinking

Dear Alice,

I have just realized that I am not able to handle alcohol. Whenever I go to a bar or a club, I drink to excess. I do not have any urge to drink. However, when I am in a club or a bar, the same thing happens: I drink too much! This is making me think that I am an alcoholic. My question is: Where can I go for help? Thanks.

— Binger

Tripping on cough medicine

1) Dear Alice,

What are the long-term and short-term effects of abusing NyQuil? I've heard it's very dangerous to use it recreationally, but I'm not sure what's dangerous about it. I've heard you can even die from abusing it.

Sincerely,

Anonymous

2) Dear Alice,

I've heard some friends talking about the drugs they are doing and they keep mentioning DXing. What is it?

3) Dear Alice,

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