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Daughter dating a pot smoker.
My 19 yr. old (drug free) daughter recently started dating a 22 yr. old pot smoker. The agreement between them is he won't smoke it on the days he sees her. He smokes about 3-4 days a week, tells her he smokes it to calm his nerves.(Addicted more like it.) She thinks after a couple months dating she'll get him to stop. I told her it's too late, he's already addicted because he replaced smoking cigarettes with pot. I have met him twice...while he seems nice and polite...I can't help but wonder what he's like when he gets high. She's not going to have a good future with him and I really wish I could stop this before she gets more serious with him. Just attended a funeral for a family friend that OD'd on heroine.(started with pot) He left behind 2 small children and wife, mother can't be consoled. I don't want that to be my daughter's future. My husband and I don't smoke anything and only drink occasionally. I'm tearing myself apart wondering where did I go wrong as a mom for her to accept dating a drug user. Her only defense she says is every college age guy smokes it. I know that isn't true, she just won't wait to find that person out there. Now she wants him to come over for dinner tonight...and all I can think about is...will he dare to bring the pot in my house? does he carry it with him while she drives him on their dates? He knows we know he smokes it... Should I even let him come over? If I do, should I bring it up? Should I check his pockets for it before entering?I know the more we disapprove of him, the more defensive of him she'll become. My stomach is in knots over this and I never thought I'd be dealing with a daughter dating a druggie. Any suggestions how to stop this relationship before he gets a stronger 'hold' on her? Or in reality, any suggestions on how to get through this without losing my daughter or my mind? Thanks.
(I call him a druggie because it's 3-4 days a week and he says he needs it to calm him.)

Update: June 17, 2009.
Thanks for your answers. Xerxes, I AM educated on the affects of marijuana use and abuse. I think you should read up on it again yourself, I think you should read up on it again yourself...many harmful side affects when used regularly. (Short term memory loss is one, hence the intentional repeat.) The person I said OD'd from heroine...I grew up with him and his family, over 36 years knew him. He started smoking pot and drinking about same time, thinking pot wasn't harmful or addictive (never touched a cigarette)...when he didn't get the same high because he became accustomed to it...he started trying other drugs. No-one could get through to him. He had a beautiful ex-wife, 2 children, a home, great job, cars, motorcycles..the drugs got him in the end. Pot is a drug. I don't think pot smokers are scum as someone accused me of, the pot itself is. Plus, except for a few stating it, the darn thing is ILLEGAL! Meaning JAIL time and fines for my daughters B/F if caught with it. There's no penalty to my daughter if she's driving her car and he's carrying, I checked into that. She doesn't go in his car just in case he's lying about not smoking that day or if he's carrying and gets pulled over, cops will take his vehicle and she'll be stuck. Material things...big deal what you own and still smoke pot...you can't replace a person's life if it's taken by it. Not to mention how expensive it is to just waste away money on. Might as well light those bills up and watch them burn. I have neighbors that are pot heads...own a successful business, have a maid service, landscapers, chef, nanny, throw HUGE parties...but their 2 young kids are left alone outside unsupervised while they smoke up nightly in their garage. Getting high is obviously more important to them. We watch out for the children through our backyards no-one wants to involve police because he owns guns and is unstable enough we're afraid he'll shoot us. Serious. The mother of my friend that died from heroine OD thought her son smoking pot was 'no big deal.' Look where it got him. I'm writing out the sypathy card to her today. I trust my daughter enough to know she won't smoke pot...we talk about everything, even if I'm a bit uncomfortable hearing things. She was the one that told me about her B/F's pot habit. He also drinks hard liquor, J D. My concern is that he says he needs it to calm him. She's going into this relationship with him thinking she can change him...I know that won't happen, he'll have to do it for himself only if he wants to...so therefore I only see heartache ahead for her. I'm taking it one day at a time, but it's difficult to say something positive about him at this early stage. I can see she is really falling for him so that's why I'm pannicking a bit. Oh and just in case, I don't feel as though I'm high and mighty for not smoking pot....I have tried it in my teens and decided it wasn't worth it to do that to my body and my mind. I look very young for my age. I see alot of pot smokers that are very aged...yes cigarette smokers too...lol. Thanks again to all for your help and suggestions. And a few words of encouragement from some of you. Stay safe. M.

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Heartburn is such a common condition which many people associate with something theyve eaten which is true in a lot of cases. However, for persistent heartburn sufferers, the problem goes a little deeper than that in fact, regular episodes, at least twice a week,could mean there may be something more serious going on.
Seeking the opinion of your doctor is a good first step but before we look at what you should discuss lets take a look at what constant Heartburn symptoms mean.
Symptoms Of Persistent Heartburn
Persistent heartburn means you are experiencing symptoms at least twice week and means something more sinister could be at play. Heartburn is a symptom of gerd and other tell tale signs include:
- difficulty swallowing
- food travelling back into the mouth after swallowing
- burning chest pain
- coughing and sore throat
Obviously seeking medical advice is the best alternative because unchecked, more serious complications could arise. Acid rising back into the esophageal can lead to serious damage overtime. Constant heartburn not treated could result in ulcers in the esophageal or stricture which means the esophageal narrows over time. Worst case scenario may be developing Barretts esophagus which in turn could result to esophageal cancer.
Lifestyle Changes
Its human nature to not want to change a routine, particularly if you are enjoying it and this is why many people treat heartburn as just a common ailment which will pass. But let me ask you this when you are experiencing an attack dont you wish you had made an appointment to discuss the frequency of your attacks with him/her?
Remember, persistent heartburn at least twice a week and over a lengthy period of time unchecked could be really undermining your health. Your doctor can discuss and assess your condition and take the appropriate action. If you are still a little shy, try some lifestyle changes. Heres a few to get you started:
- Consider the food you eat and try to isolate the food which seems to always correspond with an attack. Eliminate it from your diet.
- Watch what you drink. Coffee or alcohol for example. See if a heartburn attack follows the consumption of one or the other or both. If it does, cut it out or moderate.
- Dont eat late night snacks particularly just before going to bed and preferably not within four hours of turning in.
- Watch your clothesare they tight fitting? Bad sign for heartburn.
- If you r symptoms occur because of your sleeping position try elevating your head a few inches when you go to bed.
These are some common lifestyle changes normally associated with persistent heartburn and if youve tried them and your still experiencing frequent symptoms then you really should be seeing your doctor.
Persistent Heartburn Relief
If you suffer constant heartburn and are loathe to talk to your doctor, consider the risks without proper medical advice. Self diagnosis can be a dangerous past time particularly if the treatment methods used only treat the symptoms.
You have a number of medical medications available to you as apart from the common antacids, pump inhibitors and H2 blockers designed to prevent and neutralise acid production in the stomach, have proven effective. If your problem is a damaged esophagus then surgery options may need to be considered.
Dean Caporella
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/why-treating-persistent-heartburn-is-critical-to-your-well-being-127825.

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So recently I was fired from my job and with my days being empty and having no obligations my sleeping schedule has gone WAY off track. One night I went to bed at 6am and woke up at 2pm and havent been able to change it. I tried falling asleep but I end up laying in my bed until the sun comes up.
So I tried sleeping pills last night and there was NO effect. I waited hours and wasnt the least bit tired. The dosage is two small pills. Would I be okay taking 3 or 4 instead of the 2? Im so sick of waking up only 2 hours before the sun sets. I never see daylight anymore and Im getting really depressed. I need to fall asleep at midnight somehow you know?
So would it be safe? It wouldnt harm me would it? It would just make me even more tired I hope.
The Best Answer
You didnt say if they were doctor prescribed or something otc like nytol. The doctor prescribed pills such as Ambien and Lunesta are wonderful and work great but I wouldnt double up on those. Ive seen 5 free pill coupons to take to your doctor to try them if this isnt what you are using at this time.
I was a chronic insomniac and would take Benedryl every night to sleep it has the same stuff in it as many of the otc sleeping pills. I decided to get dr. prescribed sleeping pills and it was so much more relaxing. I didnt get addicted and I now dont need them. I used to take benedryl for 6 years, and sometimes doubled up on the pills. I thought I would never get my natural sleep pattern back.
As for the otc pills, 25 mg. of the chemical that makes you sleepy is found in one pill at least in Benadryl youd have to look at how much is in what you are using and I know you can go up to 50 mg.; my mother works in a nursing home and they often give 50mg of the chemical in benadryl to the old folks and it is safe.
Just read your last remarks that they are OTC pills. I doubled up on my Benadryl quite a few times in the 6 years I took them. Sometimes they take a couple of hours to work. I found that if I ate something small, like a small handfull of walnuts, they would kick in much faster since they give your stomach something to work on. I used Ben. because the Nytol and other otc sleeping pills made my legs restless and for some reason that didnt happen with the benadryl.
I also know that staying awake all day doesnt do anything to correct the problem contrary to what others may say, because some of us have been up for 2 weeks straight with maybe 2 hours of sleep every 2 days, so if that doesnt work for you, its worse than artificial sleep.
As far as excercising, I think running 5 to 12 miles 5 and 6 days a week would qualify as excercise and I do all of that, but this wasnt even effective for me. My liver is also fine. My doctor didnt freak out when I told her about my nightly Benadryl for sleep. I would suggest though, that if you arent going to monitor this with blood tests since you dont see a doctor, you dont take this long term.

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COMPLETE ARTICLE: Obama Campaign Worker Allegedly Attacked

Gee, I'm not at all surprised after the hateful campaign and robocalls by the McCain camp, supported by the absolutely disgusting crap from that nut job, Rush Limbaugh, among others. I'm all for free speech, but are there no restrictions whatsoever? Good grief! We don't allow a lot of foul words on basic TV, but we turn a blind eye to comments like "Obama pals around with terrorists" during a hard-fought campaign. That's a complete LIE meant to turn off people and distract them from real issues, but it does more than just turn off voters--it incites them! Shouldn't there be recourse when people are placed at risk of bodily harm? Shouldn't there be some type of punishment when the Republicans incite so much anger using false or highly distorted claims that eventually it erupts into violence? When does an individual's right to safety take priority over some jerk's free speech, and why does it seem in an election anything goes, even the most ridiculous distortions? What about Senator Obama's rights against libel and slander?

Everyday I feel like I'm holding my breath, hoping that no one does real harm to Senator and Mrs. Obama or anyone working for his campaign. This stuff is not funny to me! For the first few years of my life, I watched several prominent people be assassinated, including President Kennedy!

JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN, step up and tell the LOONS in your party to knock it off! No campaign is worth bodily harm to other people! Quit saying outlandish, provocative things while pretending you're not!!! Hey, Sarah Palin, I thought you were a CHRISTIAN? Lying is a SIN. I don't think there are special exceptions for you during your campaign! John McCain, what happened to your self-respect and honor? Did you leave them behind in one of your 7 houses?

Whew! Sorry to rant and carry on, but I had to get that off my chest 'cause I'm really fed up!

Uh oh, wait a minute...what's this?

Some kind of hate billboard along a major road in the USA, the country that has been called a shining city on the hill, the melting pot, the place of tolerance and diversity?

Yikes! Who are these McCain/Palin supporters, KKK members? Surely, they aren't all this hateful, are they? How will we ever come together as one nation.

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