Question 1

how can i tell if my boyfriend is dependent on alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Look for red flags: Look for the "red flag" warning signs of alcoholism: drinking in the morning, drinking alone, lying to you & others about drinking, needs to drink to "relax", forgets what he did while drinking, regularly drinks more than he intends to, etc. Unfortunately, you can't force him to get help; he has to want help, and alcoholics often erect walls of denial that can sometimes never be breached.

Question 2

how long can a person who is dependent on alcohol live?

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Alcoholism: Depends on how long they have been drinking, how much, their general health condition especially their liver & brain, and their age & other socioeconomic factors.

Question 3

how do i caregive for two people that are "co-dependent"?

Accepted Answer

Setting boundaries: Creating healthy boundaries is the most effective way to deal with co-dependency.

Question 4

hi. how safe is ivedal for use? will i become dependent on it ?

Accepted Answer

You can: If you take hypnotics like Ivedal regularly you will likely get dependent on it and will likely not sleep if you go off it after taking it for prolonged periods. In my opinion the best way to use it is occasionally when you've had a few nights of poor sleep.

Question 5

addicted and highly dependent on nicotine. does the patch work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Using nicotine patches when you stop smoking increases the odds that you will succeed.

Question 6

is the new health coverage for dependent adult children in effect?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your best source of a specific answer is the source of your insurance. Although the law may allow you to cover a child or children to a specified age, it may require that you call in and add them to an existing policy before they are covered.

Question 7

how can a person with synesthesia have 'state-dependent retrieval'?

Accepted Answer

Synesthesia: is rare. Its a favorite topic of discussion amongst cognitive neuroscientists especially Behavioral Neurologists.  I suggest you contact Dr. Veronica Gross at Boston University (my old stomping grounds) Google: "The Synesthesia Project" it has useful links to other resources. State dependent retrieval is best discussed in the context of specific synesthetic events (hearing colors, seeing sounds)

Question 8

what does it mean when two people you caregive for are co-dependent?

Accepted Answer

Ask a Psychologist: Codependency is a behavior a person experience when they do not allow another person to experience the negative consequences of their own choices or acts.  People that are excessively pleasing towards others or people who feel guilty for what others are experiencing.  Examples are: mothers and their alcoholic, drug addicts, abusive or  lazy sons or daughters; wives of alcoholics or drug addicts.

Question 9

how does an insulin dependent travel with insulin on a train or plane?

Accepted Answer

Carry-on: U may need a note by your physician/presciption of med use, but often these meds can be carried on in your carry-on bags/purses. Insulin pens can be carried in your pocket if so desired. Check with your airline and your doc for paper work if needed. Good luck.

Question 10

can my body become dependent on metamucil if i take 2 teaspoons daily?

Accepted Answer

No: Metamucil (http://www.metawellness.com/en-us/articles/about-metamucil/digestive-health) is a brand of fiber. Don't fall for the advertising. Instead, eat plenty of fruit, veggies &amp; unrefined whole grains, enough to consume 35-45g daily. Check out http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13722/metamucil-oral/details for more info. And http://goo.gl/8iAEA3 for info re dietary fiber in general.

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