The problem with the allopathic drugs in such cases is that they are
sedatives affecting the nervous system and do little good. Maybe, some of
the listees differ, but IMHO, these should not be used when treating a
psychological case homeopathically. I am located in Pakistan and for such
patients, I do not charge. These medicines are not constitutional remedies
strictly, but they over come the acuteness of the case. In some cases, Bell
has proved constitutional, but never Hyo. Sul.1M at bedtime is an
excellent "sedative" in such cases...never failed. From culture to culture,
patients are different regarding their brought up in a different culture.
Things and behaviours which are a blessing in one culture, can be a curse
in another. (It is what I believe, but I would highly appreciate any light
from any one else regarding this) so I feel it difficult in ascertaining
some constitutional remedies at large for everywhere. In my practice, quite
a large number of patients were of Sulphur and I have prescribed as high as
50M. LMs are not available here, so cannot say anything about them. I
cannot claim that all the patients were cured permanently, they were, as
long as they kept aloof their past company. Also, there are so many
remedies which are un-available like chocolate, limestone and so many
others. The Importers say that they import only those medicines which are
included in our homeopathic pharmacopea, and perhaps this can also be the
reason of a temporary cure. The second problem is that it is a general
trend that patients observe...half cure is all cure
!! So the patients were cured permanently, as long as they kept aloof their past company
.Oat porridge in breakfast has nothing to do with the tinctures...it is a
part of food, gives energy and nourishment to the digestive system and the
intestines, as it is quick to digest. It reduces the heat and dryness of
the intestines, stabilizes the BP. With honey, it cleans the intestines of
the fecal matter. I hope this helps you in curing your patient. My best
wishes for you and for your patient. Take care.
Sincerely,
Zaidee
Message: 4
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 10:23:32 -0700
From: "Arlene Kellman, DO"
Subject: Re: Addiction Treatment
Zaidee,
I was intrigued by your post as I regularly treat both heroin and
cocaine addicts by conventional methods (allopathic drugs for withdrawal
symptoms and behavioral therapy) and have not had much success so far
using homeopathy in this context.
Where are you located and in what kind of setting do you practice? Are
you using the remedies you named to manage acute symptoms, or are they
the constitutional remedies that come up most commonly? How do you
incorporate the oat porridge and the herbal tinctures?
Later this week I will be seeing a patient who has just completed an
outpatient detox from oral opiates and cocaine and wants to try
constitutional homeopathic treatment. She is highly motivated but still
having difficulty sleeping at night, which I currently see as the
biggest short-term obstacle to her recovery. I expect that for a while
she will require continued allopathic medicine, herbal remedies, and
nutritional supplements (all of which she is currently taking) for sleep
in addition to whatever constitutional remedy comes up.
To the group at large, I would be interested in dialoguing with other
members who regularly treat addictions (on or off list). It has been my
impression so far that the altered brain chemistry that occurs with
chemical dependencies is a relative obstacle to homeopathic treatment.
Sincerely,
Arlene