Narcotic Addiction: Methadone Facts

Question: Does anyone know how to beat prescription narcotic addiction?

(Posted by: hookman on 2005-12-30 21:37:56)

Posted by: howlincoyote on 2005-12-30, 21:51:12

Talk with your doctor, depending on your dosage and how long etc the doctor can come up with a plan that is safe and effective. Quitting cold turkey is great to say but not always the safest. Your body has gotten use to this drug, and will not work right for awhile without it. Get help and don't worry it can be done. Good Luck

Posted by: niftyben on 2005-12-30, 21:42:33

With a stick. No, seriously... The best solution, and coincidentaly the most uncomfortable solution, is to put them down and walk away. I realise that this sounds easy, but the trick is to keep walking. If you are not walking away, you are probably walking towards. Don't try to wean yourself because the withdrawal symptoms are drawn out. Not to say it won't be painful. Also check with a doc to make sure your system can handle it. The whole process isn't just mental. Hope I helped.

Posted by: ttoommaa on 2005-12-30, 21:45:30

If quitting "cold turkey " is not possible, try to gradually reduce dosage. Say cut down 5mg a week or a month. But you should make a schedule and stick to it.