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If I have a drinking problem, can I still use drugs, and vice versa?

Profile: TheDude83
TheDude83 on Dec 19, 2014
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If you have an addictive problem with one substance you might also likely get addicted or fall for another one. Don't do drugs or anything that might cause and addiction in that case!
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 29, 2014
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No. Having been addicted to something for so long will understandably make you want to replace one addiction with another. It is important to find healthy ways to cope.
Profile: mellowforsure
mellowforsure on Jun 18, 2015
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Well technically you can do whatever you please. The effects that alcohol has on drugs can be detrimental and vice versa. Make sure you are being careful.
Profile: KindHeartedAnna
KindHeartedAnna on Aug 2, 2015
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Unfortunately, the answer here is no. While you may think that since substance A is your vice, you might be alright with substance B. But the fact is that addiction is something that happens within the brain, and if you are an addict or dependent on one substance, you are unfortunately easily going to be able to be addicted to something else. It has to do with the dopamine center of the brain. If you know this about yourself, it's best to then avoid all addictive substances and abstain from use altogether. Trading one drug for another isn't a way to kick a habit--only pick up a new one!
Profile: LakesideGuy
LakesideGuy on Nov 9, 2015
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Generally speaking, when a person realizes he or she has a substance abuse problem, it is suggested that the person avoid most substances with the potential for abuse/addiction. However, the answer to your questions depends on your specific situation, and definitely depends on what your doctor or therapist suggests.
Profile: Aggie
Aggie on May 30, 2016
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No. If you're addicted to alcohol, chances are you'll get addicted to drugs. Drugs suck, alcohol sucks. As fun it may seem at the time, it hurts in the long run.
Profile: UntilThen
UntilThen on Aug 8, 2017
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The simple answer is no not if you're trying to recover. Drinking and using drugs are essentially the same in terms of what happens when you use them as a coping mechanism. If you find relief in one substance that same relief may be found in another and if you have issues with dependence that relief is easily abused.
Profile: prozpera
prozpera on May 15, 2018
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I suggest you should consider a real therapy for your drinking problem because mixing alcohol and taking drugs at the same time is a very dangerous mix.
Profile: AdaptiveDeer402
AdaptiveDeer402 on Dec 14, 2020
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From my personal experience, you can. But it is first important to identify the root of your addictions - if you believe you have them. Once you have identified the impulses that trigger you to want to drink or use drugs, it becomes infinitely easier to manage and possibly even control your impulses. I think it's also absolutely critical to ask yourself a few questions when you get the urge to use: What am I feeling right now? Why is it that I want to feel better? At whom, or what, am I angry about? The key to attaining a balanced life is understanding yourself.
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