WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) — A U.S. Army study concluded a sizable number of U.S. combat deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq could have been prevented with better bleeding control in the field. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)

WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) — A U.S. Army study concluded a sizable number of U.S. combat deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq could have been prevented with better bleeding control in the field. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)

WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) — A U.S. Army study concluded a sizable number of U.S. combat deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq could have been prevented with better bleeding control in the field. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)

WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) — A U.S. Army study concluded a sizable number of U.S. combat deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq could have been prevented with better bleeding control in the field. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)

WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) — A U.S. Army study concluded a sizable number of U.S. combat deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq could have been prevented with better bleeding control in the field. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)

Author: Goinstrong

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:32 pm

Puppets on a string. That was always the phrase that came to mind when I went to 12 step meetings. I have never seen so many people in one place that have the exact same personality. The cliques were worse than high school, and if you steered clear of the drama, which I do, you weren’t "working" the program… whatever! I have already had the misfortune of running into a woman I used to see regularly at meetings. I saw her at our town grocery store. And I hear this "Kelly!" loud enough for the whole store to hear. Like she’s sooooo happy to see me. ya right. I say "whats up" She asked what meetings I’ve been going to as she hadn’t seen me around. I told her I see an addictions counselor once a week, my pdoc once a month, and I am on suboxone. You woulda thought I told her I was drowning kittens in my spare time. She said I will NEVER make it taking drugs. Ok. Thanks for sharing I said. and walked away. I probably would have said a lot more if my son hadn’t been with me.

If I didn’t see my pdoc and a therapist, I’d relapse over and over for the rest of my life. I enjoy having the opportunity to work through the things that lead me back to using every time.

I couldn’t agree more! If you are depressed and are thinking about suicide, don’t see your sponsor, see a doctor. Well said Tearjerker!

Author: Goinstrong

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:32 pm

Puppets on a string. That was always the phrase that came to mind when I went to 12 step meetings. I have never seen so many people in one place that have the exact same personality. The cliques were worse than high school, and if you steered clear of the drama, which I do, you weren’t "working" the program… whatever! I have already had the misfortune of running into a woman I used to see regularly at meetings. I saw her at our town grocery store. And I hear this "Kelly!" loud enough for the whole store to hear. Like she’s sooooo happy to see me. ya right. I say "whats up" She asked what meetings I’ve been going to as she hadn’t seen me around. I told her I see an addictions counselor once a week, my pdoc once a month, and I am on suboxone. You woulda thought I told her I was drowning kittens in my spare time. She said I will NEVER make it taking drugs. Ok. Thanks for sharing I said. and walked away. I probably would have said a lot more if my son hadn’t been with me.

If I didn’t see my pdoc and a therapist, I’d relapse over and over for the rest of my life. I enjoy having the opportunity to work through the things that lead me back to using every time.

I couldn’t agree more! If you are depressed and are thinking about suicide, don’t see your sponsor, see a doctor. Well said Tearjerker!

Author: rule62

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:51 pm

Hi Blue,

Too bad all doctors aren’t like yours. My first Suboxone Dr. was like that. He always spent as much time with each patient to make sure all our needs were met. And mine too accepted my insurance which is a rarity as you well know.

Then we moved one state over and I called every single Suboxone doctor that was on my PPO list. Most wanted cash and charged over $300 every visit. Finally at the end of my list I found another decent Dr. He doesn’t spend much time with me but I do get good care. That’s because he works out of an Urgent Care facility and is really busy so I don’t fault him.

So now along with your suggestion for a good Dr. in Utah, I can suggest one for So. Cali, and Las Vegas, NV. Not bad, we got three states all in a row with good physicians.

Thanks for giving out the excellent information.

Author: rule62

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:51 pm

Hi Blue,

Too bad all doctors aren’t like yours. My first Suboxone Dr. was like that. He always spent as much time with each patient to make sure all our needs were met. And mine too accepted my insurance which is a rarity as you well know.

Then we moved one state over and I called every single Suboxone doctor that was on my PPO list. Most wanted cash and charged over $300 every visit. Finally at the end of my list I found another decent Dr. He doesn’t spend much time with me but I do get good care. That’s because he works out of an Urgent Care facility and is really busy so I don’t fault him.

So now along with your suggestion for a good Dr. in Utah, I can suggest one for So. Cali, and Las Vegas, NV. Not bad, we got three states all in a row with good physicians.

Thanks for giving out the excellent information.

Author: pugmommy

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:37 pm

hey Phil, i hear ya! i never had anxiety like that, and couldnt sleep for 3 days. and also felt dumb as a box of rocks! everyone adapts to this med differently, i was so frustrated when i read total success stories. it will get better everyday, just takes time for your system to adjust. i am very lucky to have found this med, and this forum!