how to cope with codiene withdrawals?
541050
Gradual reduction, but if you are having withdrawals, you may not be able to do that by yourself, Some people find it tougher that others to reduce, and obviously you were not reducing and I assume you suddenly ran out. Going to a detox can help, depending on the severity. And if a doctor prescribed it to you, then ask that same doctor, that doctor may do many things for you to make up for his overprcription.
606360
Don't let up on calling in to make sure not to fall in a darkhole.\n\nThis will get worst as the Immgration conflict goes on.\n\nJust imagine when the 12 million starts.
656744
Unplug your pc..\n\nand get something to do to fill-in for your addiction \n\neg. go out for a good exercise.. good for your mind and body
45518
Have you tried contacting a local clinic or rehab center for advice? Maybe attending a Narcotics Anonymous meeting?\n\nUnfortunately, I don't think you can force anyone to do anything they don't want to do. Your addicted loved one must want to quit themselves. Also, you should look at ways you may be enabling their addiction: lying to employers about their absences, being ok with them staying up all night, giving or lending money to pay bills. \n\nI was addicted and eventually became homeless. I called my parents asking for help, if I could live with them. It was the hardest thing for them to do, but they said no. I lived in a residential hotel for awhile and they paid my rent but gave me no more money. I had to eat at soup kitchens. Eventually I managed to find a job and work myself out of the situation, but it was very hard.\n\nNow I own my own home, own a car, have 4 cats, a pool, and a good job. No more meth for me.
901861
I was in your position a while back. I was afraid of admitting I had a problem,knew that I was addicted, felt like a million bucks after taking a few Vicodin. Your body becomes physically dependent on the drugs. Not to mention the psychological effects of the drug. I eventually went to Narcotics \nAnonymous. I was astounded at the amount of people who were in the same boat as I was. I am also a single mom and was afraid of the repurcussions of my secret getting out. Don't feel guilty! It sounds as if you are on the right track by just asking questions. Do not stop taking them all of a sudden. Try to ease yourself off slowly. Go to some meetings. Talk to others. This is the first step towards recovery. You will realize your'e a good mom without them eventually. Good Luck! Hang in there. You can do it.
1070938
The best thing you can do is take care of yourself. If you need to leave to be in a safe and legal environment then you need to leave. If your friend has to suffer through enough consequences of their using they will eventually see their problem. However, if you coddle them and try to protect them from the pain they are causing for you and themselves they will keep using longer. It has to hurt enough to be willing to motivate the change. Pain is the best motivator unfortunately.  The most lovingt thing you can do for them is allow them to hit a bottom and pray they don't hurt themselves on the way down. Let them know you love them and you want to help when they are ready. Then when they are ready. hook them up with a local rehab and 12 step program. I have included the website for NA (narcotics anonymous). They can help you find a rehab in your area and local meetings to check out. Good luck!
336871
Yes, absolutely.\nIn fact these feelings will turn on much harder than before.\nThe reason for this is that these drugs do not "handle" anything they merely suppress both negative and positive emotions.\nSo like anything you have been pushing down for a long time when you suddenly remove the pressure downwards the thing suppressed springs back up with equal force.\nIt is vitally important if you want to come off this drug, that you find a sypathetic medical doctor who is willing to gradually reduce the dose and properly monitor this withdrawal.\nI also advise you to work out a specific vitamin and mineral supplement program, with a trained nutritionist,  to assist you during the withdrawal process, as this will help you a great deal during the withdrawal process. (And it is unlikely that a medical doctor will know what supplements you should take)
464079
Someone asks this question several times a week. I feel terrible because I have a couple good books that I want to read. BUT, I check emails and then come in here, and that's as far as I get.......I have set time limits and that doesn't work for me. I have turned off my monitor and stayed away from the computer and that doesn't work either, because I cheat.....I am an adult, not a child.(60 years old)\n\nMy kids are worried about my addiction. They have talked about an intervention to stop me. They have talked about just coming in and removing my computer from the house.\n\nI fixed them! I changed the locks on the doors and when they call me they talk to my machine. I haven't been to work in six months. I haven't taken a shower since I can't remember when. But it is ok. I can control this. So, you see, you don't need help.
596355
Best of luck in your[or whomever's addicted] recovery. It's a long road find support.
462087
I am going through the same shit! Make sure you have an attourney with you.
90813
never did herion but got some what addicted to methadone-methadose in 10mg pill form. started with 1 and worked my way up to 3 pills a day then switched back and forth between that and fentyanal patches 2-100mg patches for a 3 day period. i would cut back little by little every day. try to get by without getting sick or "HIGH". I was able to quit cold turkey with family help and disassociation w/drug friends
88083
I know you don't want to hear it, but GO TO A MEETING! I don't know what kind of addiction your talking about, but to get off on the "right-foot", you need to know, your not alone with your problem. You need "their support", as much as they need yours.Addiction is a pain in the ass, but it can be conquered. You have to stay clean, and build inner strength.
310224
you need to leave. whether you stay gone or not, he needs to understand it's you or the drugs. it's hard, but hold your head & just know that you will get through this.
691000
I had a friend that was addicted. He's over it now, but I could never convince him that he needed help, he had to convince himself. I'm afraid there's little that you, alone, can do. Depending on his age, perhaps you could talk with his parents, or maybe a counselor of some sort...? When he realizes that he has a very serious problem he's going to need to know that you'll be there for him! You might have to be strong while he is weak! I wish you (and him) the best!
288266
One day at a time. I know it hurts, but you cant allow yourself to stop living. you have to look at it like this: everyone is on borrow time, their time was/is up. they had no regrets, so neither should you.
52041
To previous posters, Don't be so inconsiderate.  \n\nJust don't beat yourself up.  Stay dedicated, if it get to hard, have one, or the patch, or the gum.  But stay committed. If you stay committed you will make even though you didn't quit overnight.
1047489
You should try switching from methodone to suboxone. You take it at home and dont have to stand on line, its a small pill that dissolves under your tongue. I heard it s better and not as addicting as taking methodone, which is easier to come off of.