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Addiction / substance dependency topic?

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thequickbrownfox · 15/11/2015 07:44

I wrote to MNHQ about having an addiction topic as there's a codeine addiction thread at the moment where lots of posters are talking about dependency on OTC drugs.

It seems strange that in the Health section there are topics for almost everything else - eating disorders, alcohol dependency. Drug addiction is something that affects huge numbers of us.

They've said they might introduce one based on how many MNers agree.

So if you do, post below!

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wonkylampshade · 04/04/2016 15:04

Thanks!

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RebeccaMumsnet · 04/04/2016 09:01

Here you go Addiction support

Ohfuckaducky · 26/03/2016 10:19

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wonkylampshade · 25/03/2016 21:58

Yes, and within an Addiction Suppoirt topic there could be any number of specific threads dedicated to OTC/substance/gambling addictions or whatever.

cocochanel21 · 25/03/2016 19:29

Addiction Support sounds a good title covers all addictions. I think you will always get judgemental comments surrounding drug use cos until you've lived with it and seen the devastation it causes, you probably couldn't begin to understand.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 25/03/2016 19:13

There needs to be a separate topic for drugs because then the hysteria and judgemental comments surrounding drug use and illegal substances will be avoided. Hopefully people will post who have some experience or knowledge of drug use/abuse.
I see your point about addiction wonky It's a fair point.

wonkylampshade · 25/03/2016 18:59

A friend of mine actually became an addictions counsellor in Oz and he was telling me he actually gets a lot of clients who are addicted to mobile phones! He's very interesting on the subject, as he encounters people struggling with addition to some unlikely things.

If we used the title Addiction Support, anyone struggling with addiction to anything can post.

wonkylampshade · 25/03/2016 18:56

I think "addiction support" is best - addiction can cover a huge range of topics - substances, gambling, any subject really.

Thanks so much MNHQ! I really think this will be an invaluable resource.

YoJesse · 25/03/2016 18:34

I think substance dependency is good too. Thanks for responding.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 25/03/2016 17:59

Yes from me. Substance addiction needs it's own topic.

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DawnMumsnet · 25/03/2016 17:53

Hi everyone,

Thanks very much for suggesting this as a topic - and so sorry for the delay in responding here.

We can see there's a whole lot of support here. We're just trying to decide the best title for this topic once we get the official go-ahead - the OP's suggested Addiction/substance dependency, others have suggested Addiction Support - what do we think best covers it?

YoJesse · 25/03/2016 08:04

That great news. I hope they do. I think it would be used more than they think.

wonkylampshade · 25/03/2016 07:24

I had an email a few days ago saying they were going to have a chat about it.

It's hardly an erroneous topic so hope they give it the go ahead, a defined area could be such a brilliant resource.

7Days · 24/03/2016 23:04

It's a wonder mnhq haven't responded. Though I think I daw on another thread that there has been a tech glitch. I will report the op to get it back in the queue.

XiCi · 24/03/2016 23:00

Yes from me

wonkylampshade · 22/03/2016 22:11

Thank you for posting - I know there are lots of us here.

vic1981 · 22/03/2016 21:47

Yes!

Tangfastics · 22/03/2016 21:28

Yes from me!

wonkylampshade · 22/03/2016 10:04

Bumping again - at the risk of sounding like a stuck record I know there are lots of us here who are / have been affected by addiction.

Site stuff always a quiet area, but just in case there's anyone watching active convos who would like to add support.

wonkylampshade · 22/03/2016 06:39

Bumping again - anyone else agree a specific area for addictions would be helpful?

ilovesooty · 21/03/2016 22:28

Good idea.

roundmyway · 21/03/2016 15:38

Yes from me.

wonkylampshade · 21/03/2016 14:50

This is precisely why there are defined areas for particular subjects... Not all posters have the depth of understanding required to make constructive posts on those kind of threads. It's too easy to abuse or disparage OPs, and knowing how vulnerable I was, I think I'd go as far as saying it's dangerous to risk a pile-on when someone is asking for help from the situation you are in.

I think you were very brave coming back for advice and are on the right track- there's lots of really good advice on your thread so don't be chased off it. One poster advised you to ignore the posters who are looking for the instant gratification of decisive/dramatic action from you, and that person had it spot on. Just ignore them and focus on the posters who are giving you sound advice and ideas. You're going through a process here, and it's a painful one. I know! You are getting there though, so take the support being offered to you. Thanks

YoJesse · 21/03/2016 13:30

lampshade thanks so much for everything. I'm a bit down today and the tone of the thread wasn't helping so havn't posted on it but still reading and taking on board.

wonkylampshade · 21/03/2016 12:25

Or even "Addiction Support" and then it covers everything that can be the subject of addictive, compulsive behaviour.