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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on overcoming addiction & substance withdrawal.

11 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: It can be done one day at a time, one step at a time.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Withdrawal is easier inpatient Get help and remember that sobriety is worth it to get your life back.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Ignore: Major distractions of the mind are bizarre but novel. Seek some help.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Jittery, vomiting, cramps. Feel like I will die. Will all be worthwhile.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Stay focused, Focused, FOCUSED on the goal -- a life free of dependency & fear!

Answered 2/6/2015

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Ignore: I think it's all real. Watch! It changes very soon. Wait! It changes soon.

Answered 10/19/2015

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Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Ignore: It's about powerlessness letting go of all control that we never had.

Answered 6/10/2017

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