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How Does Crack Cocaine Use Affect Diabetes, Specifically?
Question by Sarah: How does Crack Cocaine use affect Diabetes, specifically?
Hi – I’m a Type 1 – insulin dependant – diabetic (have had it for 23 years, since I was 5 yrs old), and I am / have been in drug treatment / “rehabilitation” for crack cocaine and heroin addiction for the past 10 years. Every 3 months, when it is mandatory to see an actual Doctor, rather than just a key-worker, for a so-called “medical review”, when I tell the ‘Doctor-Of-The-Day’, (dubbed so because my treatment centre is SOOO good and consistent that I get to see a new and totally unfamiliar Doctor each and every time!), that I am diabetic, I am ALWAYS, without fail, met with the cliche, car-mechanic style sharp intake of breath, followed by, “Oooo! Well then you REALLY need to be careful of what you’re doing then, in that case!”…. But NEVER an explanation as to WHY, EXACTLY, I, especially, i.e., more than other, NON-diabetic clients need to be SO careful! I have asked, more than once, why diabetics in particular need to be so much more especially careful when using drugs, as a result of the condition, but the Doctors (don’t know why I insist on using a capital D for Doctor, like they’re all God-like or something?!?! but that’s besides the point here isn’t it?, SO…), The ALL the doctors I’ve so far put this question to just fob me off with, “Well, you’re key-worker can/will answer that for you if you ask them another time; I’m simply here to review your prescription and unfortunately don’t have the time to discuss other, non-drug-related matters, at this time.” I.e., I don’t really know, so I’ll use my apparent/imagined importance to avoid the question altogether.”!!!!!!! I think it’s obviously needless for me to say here that my key-workers are just as baffled / ignorant on the subject as I and all the so-called ‘professional’ doctors are, so I still don’t have an answer! I understand diabetes, and I studied Biomedical Science at degree level for one year, so I’m not STUPID and I DO understand how the human body works better than most, so I tried to find the answer for myself using information that is available online – However – Trying to find info’ that explains or describes how crack and/or heroin use / addiction affects a diabetic user, specifically, with regard to their diabetes only, I’ve found is near enough impossible! Everywhere you go, for info’ on “effects of crack cocaine and heroin on diabetes/diabetics” supplies only generic info’ on the drugs’ common (side) effects with NOTHING specific pertaining to how exactly diabetes does, or potentially could, affect or complicate the drugs’/body’s usual interaction / metabolism of the drugs in question. Can someone with REAL knowledge on this subject please tell me why a diabetic addict/user is so much more at risk than a non-diabetic addict/user?!?! I would really appreciate REAL, solid, scientific info’ on this subject rather than simple conjecture, theory and suggestion/personal opinion! Many thanks, Sairra x X x
Rehab Before Puberty?
Question by maggie s: Rehab before Puberty?
Why is it that celebs these days enter into rehab before they reach 21? Come on how pathetic is that. I read an article on Lindsay Lohan and she spoke of how hard it was on her… these people have no idea about reality. In the same article she was talking about her new movie she was filming and said her hospitalization was due to “exhaustion” from working 11 hour days. Boo hoo you poor little baby. Life styles of the rich and shameless.
Best answer:
Answer by Tubal Cain
Basically, they think the world revolves around them. I agree with you. And WHO sells the illegal beverages to them? THEY should be in jail.
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What Insecurities Do You Have That Were Developed During Your Childhood?
Question by Zappa Fan: What insecurities do you have that were developed during your childhood?
Describe how they continue to play themselves out in your life. Be as specific as you can.
Describe in detail what happened to you to cause these insecurities.
Best answer:
Answer by Mitch3ll
Trusting
Betrayed by close friends, matters of the heart. people i trust backstabbing me.
Being a Pessimistic
Games and laughter were few to me, but treasured like God. And the dark days i’ve been through.
Negative thoughts
It’s hard to think Positively, cause most of the happenings in my Life are and were full of Negativity. So i got “used” to it.
Jealousy
We all have them don’t we?
Paranoia
Was neglected as a child. Grew up in a torn apart family. My father was an abuser.
Why Did the Republicans Approve the Medicare Drug Plan Handouts?
Question by Le BigMac: Why did the Republicans approve the Medicare drug plan handouts?
Since you CONS seem so down on handouts, why did Bush sign off on a Plan that we cannot pay for? Will you cons go home tonight and yell at your grandparents for accepting this handout?
Could it be because Seniors are a great area of voter support for Bush? Nah, he wouldn’t approve handouts just be cause of that.
Source: Massive Medicare debt that will never be paid without an increase in payroll taxes.
Best answer:
Answer by Truth B. Told
Wow, Bush is d@mned if he did, d@mned if he didn’t on this one with you people. I know seniors who get $ 7 Rx’s and are STILL complaining.
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Which of the Following Drugs Does the Most Damage to America?
Question by Jay T: Which of the following drugs does the most damage to America?
If you were to set up a task force to tackle only ONE drug and see what you can do to stop it…
Crack Cocaine – Although crack cocaine is known to only have its influence largely in communities which are already on the “outs” – it’s reputation for causing “instant addiction” and connection to crimes like vandalism and theft make it a prime candidate.
Crystal Meth – although a meth user can “function” in society for a longer period of time undetected, the health risks associated with the drug are often disasterous and costly.
Heroin – although use of heroin is not nearly as prevalent in the USA as the others, it is marked by its connection to rebellious foreign enterprises like Al Qeida… It can cause delusional states in which the user acts out violently and it appeals to users who would ordinarily be peaceful and creative.
Anybody Know Who the 10 Suspened Wrestlers Are?
Question by Thunder?: Anybody know who the 10 suspened wrestlers are?
I just read a little while ago that 10 WWE wrestlers will be suspended for steroid use.That also said that the names of the wrestlers are to be announced later on.But I know sometimes information gets leaked onto wrestling gossip sites.So my question is who are they?And what are your thoughts.
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Answer by Rocco G (NWO) (KST)
JAM!
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