- Life Is Worth Living Because...
- Life Is Worth Living Because Of: Kids, Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Sisters, Good Friends, Pets etc… The goose bumps you get when hearing a great song for the first time – and anything else that gives you goose bump or those good kinds of shivers... The pleasures of a good meal – something to enjoy everyday, 3 times a day (or 4….) Those times when you come away from a book, film, song or piece of art feeling somehow moved or enlightened – getting that magical feeling of connectedness to the human condition
- My Story
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After wrapping things up at school with an undergraduate degree in psychology from Carleton University I set off for a bit of fun on a trip to Asia – not knowing at that time that my trip would extend to a decade and more and that I’d find myself a new home country in tropical Thailand
A little bit of teaching soon led to the opening of a small restaurant, which ultimately led to the opening of a slightly bigger one – which I still have to this day. At the same time, also a number of years ago, I started working as a freelance writer, eventually coming to specialize in mental health and addiction writing.
For the last 5 years or so I have authored and researched hundreds of articles and blog postings on addiction and mental health, have authored ebooks on finding care and, for a short time, even ran a free help line out of my own home to answer questions about addiction and treatment and to help people in need connect with treatment they could afford.
John Lee's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Facebook Share on Twitter 10:00 - Jan 18, 2018 15 Ways to Cope with Opioid Withdrawal Pains and Aches
Tapering from opioids or quitting cold-turkey? Here are some home-remedy tips to ease your discomfort.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:00 - Jan 17, 2018 Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms
Learn what to expect from a Xanax detox, and how to deal with Xanax withdrawal symptoms.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:01 - Jan 17, 2018 Tapering Off Xanax
Information on how long a total Xanax tapering program should last and how quickly you should reduce your daily dosage.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jan 17, 2018 Is Ultra Rapid Opiate Detox an Option for Tramadol?
Most experts won’t endorse ultra rapid opiate detox for conventional opiates, and for tramadol, with its dual mode of action, the procedure is probably less effective and more dangerous.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jan 17, 2018 Problems with Rapid Detox
Although rapid detox promises a very tempting pain free period of detox, there are problems with the safety, efficacy and cost, and addicts considering the relative merits of an opiate detox may need to be concerned.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jan 17, 2018 Lofexidine for Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms
While Lofexidine is not yet FDA approved, it is used in Europe to treat heroin addiction. Initial research results out of The New York State Psychiatric Institute suggest that combining Lofexidine with low doses of oral THC reduces the severity of ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jan 17, 2018 Adderall Withdrawal - What to Expect
Learn about common Adderall withdrawal symptoms, how to gauge the severity of your addiction and withdrawal and how to support a loved-one through the detox process.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jan 17, 2018 Why CSAM Doesn’t Endorse Rapid Opioid Detox
Though the idea of avoiding withdrawal symptoms while under sedation sounds appealing, the California Society of Addiction Medicine does not endorse rapid opioid detox. Here are 5 primary reasons why they don’t.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:31 - Jan 09, 2018 8 Basic Human Rights of Drug Treatment
No matter what you’ve done or who you are, you are entitled to drug addiction treatment that is respectful of your dignity and rights as a human being.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:31 - Jan 09, 2018 Antidepressants + Alcohol: SSRIs in Treatment?
Should you take an antidepressant during early recovery - or while still drinking/using? Does your substance abuse cause your depression or is it the other way around? Read on for an overview of your options and for more information on when SSRIs ...