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I have a horrible problem. I started taking opiate drugs (such as Vicodin and Percocets) about 4 years ago for pain. I always had legitimate prescriptions. I would take them on and off but always atleast a few weeks out of every month. I think at that point I was mentally addicted but not physically. I have horrible kidney stones and I am always passing them. I have pain constantly now. My doctor says that when a person passes so many kidney stones, that the pain receptor gets turned on and doesn't turn off again. Anyway, in September I was hosptalized for a surgery on my kidney. I was then put on all sorts of opiate drugs. I have been trying to taper off since then. It is the most horrible, painful thing that I have ever dealt with in my life. I think that it is worse than the kidney pain. Anyway, does anybody have any ideas of how I can beat this horrible addiction. I never imagined that I would be addicted to something..... I cry all the time and I am sad :(
I don't really want to go to a rehab. I was wondering about any home remedies...herbs?....anyway to get my opiate receptors back to normal so that I can have a natural high instead of only being happy when I am taking a pill? Please some help?

Ok... I don't tell you my entire story but you need to know that I'm 40, had a neuralgia that made doctors to prescribe me strong narcotics since I was 29.

So, I have taken morphine, hydromorphone for near 10 years constantly. Last year, a neurosurgery (cutting a branch of the trigeminal nerve) made me near-free of pain. But, I was physically and mentally addict to narcotics. 1-2 years ago, I need to inject (not IV, subcutaneous only) me 8-10 mg of Dilaudid (hydromorphone) a day. It's equivalent to near 500 mg of oral morphine a day.

My opinion ?

You could make it cold turkey (that was my first choice) BUT see a doctor that is competent first. It's not the question if your "a real tough guy" or if you can do it, it's you life... Yes, some can do it cold turkey, but some have heart failure too !!!

I was against taking methadone but a doctor that REALLY know how to treat with methadone convince me to try. It's not like in movies - you know, taking the methadone at the drugstore and PAF feel good for all the day. It's tough too. Adjusting the dose, then reducing constantly and slowly the dose. But I had not suffer from physical pain like when I tried cold turkey. But in this case, you have to decided solely to stop narcotics. Methadone don't do this for you...

And after +/- 1 year: methadone was stoped. Not taking it anymore, and no need to take other narcotics too. This time, there was a good ending. With the aid of methadone for me. Truly hope something will work for you !!!

And by the way, reducing the dose of my hydromorphone before trying to stop with methadone was desastrous. Maybe cold turkey, but not the "slowly stop" method. I think it's the "never stop" method !!!

2006-12-12 13:26:26 by trying~hard~to~quit

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I was recently addicted to opiates and have quit completely. I was using them for about a year and six months into my addiction I stopped having my menstral cycle. I have now been clean for over a month and have not had my menstral cycle start again. Has anyone had this addiciton or heard about it and have had it come back? Or is this a permanent thing that I have done to my body because of my drug addiction?

Congratulations on stopping. Did you go cold turkey?
It was almost 9 months before I had another period and I actually ended up having to go to the oncologist and get infused with iv iron. About 3 weeks later I had a period. Opiates are so hard on your body especially when you take them over a long period of time. When I went off of opiates I went on Suboxone. It has helped, I have relapsed once or twice but now I am back on the right track. Don't trust yourself around them, I can't. Good luck in your recovery. God Bless

2009-04-13 14:32:29 by claraunhui

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Is SUBOXONE a good method to treat drug addiction ?

ABSOLUTELY. It works very well to treat opiate addiction. Worked for me. It reduces cravings, takes away your physical withdrawals while you're detoxing and using it afterwards will help with triggers, cravings, etc. Do not go at it cold turkey when this pills is availale. Why suffer needlessly? It's not an opiate in and of itself...it won't get you high, so you don't get addicted to it. Alll it does is block the opiate receptors in your brain.It is is the #1 way doctors/rehabs treat opiate addiction these days. It is not a replacement drug, so don't listen to those who tell you otherwise. You will not get addicted to it. If I were you, I'd only go this route. Good luck to you no matter what you decide. I know it's a very tough addiction to kick. I've gone thourgh it and I know first-hand how much dedication it'll require on your part....meds or no meds. if you WANT to stop, then suboxone is the best option. If you don't, then nothing will help. I'm rooting for your success!!

2007-06-20 22:27:18 by eddie

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Hi, i have just started on a methadone programme for Opiate drug addiction. I know very little about methadone, i want to know what dose people take and for what? also how long it is used for? i've heard a lot of people say they've been on it for years and i find that quite disheartening, it just seems like i am swapping one drug addiction for another! I also want to know of it's success rate for leaving patients clean of all drugs long term? If anyone has ANY helpful information about Methadone treatment i would really appreciate it. I don't know anyone personally who has been through a methadone program so it would be great to hear anything from people who have had firsthand experience with Methadone. I feel about out of my depth here and need some advise! Thanks in advance.

The time methadone is used to detoxify an addict from an opiate addiction depends on two things, the particular opiate that one is addicted to, and the severity of the addiction meaning how often they use, and how much they use. Also methadone treatments are not the only method to treat, and detoxify from opiate addiction. See here:

http://www.careflorida.com/opiate-detox.html

I hope this was of help to you.

2009-04-12 13:34:11 by Cleo

In particular pain killer addiction (opiate). I was doing them for about 2 years on and off. I was making (still am) good money and was able to pay the bills . I want to quit, I have told everyone in my immediate family about my addiction, especially my wife she found out the hard way.

I AM going to beat this, I WILL BEAT THIS ADDICTION.

I dont want to see anyone suffer anymore about this.

I am beginning to put more self confidence and respect for myself. I love myself.

i LOVE MY WIFE. I will NEVER go back to this addiction because i know what is more important in my life

I dont want people to respond with bashing or putting me down. I'm making this public because i am not ashaimed of this and i KNOW i can beat it!

please give me advice.
I've finally seen the light and let the lord into my heart. He has forgiven all my sins, i am now a christian. The lord has lifted all my burdens and filled my heart with love and joy. Thanks to all who responded, the lord has taken care of my problems, and helped me start a new life as one of his children. God Bless you all!

free help?

narcotics anonymous is non profit and effective! in any meeting you will find people like you that are beating the addiction, living free and growing spiritually!

go to; na.org
use the find meetings link to find meetings in your area!

good luck n god bless!

2008-05-27 06:36:17 by † God Bless You †