I experimented with baclofen but never got to the very high doses that Dr Amesen had great personal success with which led to it being widely prescribed in France to combat alcoholism.
I saw a private doctor but he would not prescribe me to the high levels so I considered toping up by buying online.
My wife was relieved when I stopped the experiment. There is only a little documented success reported using baclofen to help combat gambling addiction and as it makes you drowsy and I drive a lot, safety became too big a concern.
The book " The end of my addiction " by Dr Ameisen is fascinating .
The cynic might say you have not heard of this as baclofen is an old drug, out of patent with little money to be made from it.
Hello itsbeenalongtime,
Please see this NHS link that outlines dangers with buying medications online, and risks associated with self-diagnosis: https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/pharmacists/Pages/internet-drugs.aspx
I noticed on one of your other posts you mentioned that you have used the National Problem Gambling Clinic in the past, you could get back in touch with them for a medical opinion: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/cnwl-national-problem-gambling-clinic/about-us/
We appreciate that you are interested in looking at many possible ways of supporting your recovery, but we would encourage you to avoid taking risks with your health and safety, and to use the NHS if you are interested in using medication to improve your well-being.
Take care,
Forum admin.
As I posted it said I considered buying online to top up my prescription from a doctor but I decided not to.
The npgc are using naltraxone as a medication to treat some gamblers but deemed it inappropriate for me.
You are certainly right about the dangers.
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