Pain Pill Addiction: Methadone Facts

Question: Pain pill addiction..?

(Posted by: cmoney235 on 2010-08-23 00:13:38)

Ok, i will start by saying this, im 18.. i was hanging out with some friends one night it was a few years ago, they had some pain pills on them (lorcets, percocets) etc.. ok i need some help anybody please.. ive been addicted for about 4 years.. when i have them im so happy.. but when i dont withdrawls are horrible.. i dont wanna move.. im really sleepy its like im drained.. only things i take is lorcets and percocets.. i havent moved up to anything higher because im smarter than that.. some people enjoy weed, liquior.. im just a pill guy.. ive did this for so long i cant remember the first time i took something.. i just would like someone elses advice.. no joking around please cause im serious.. i dont want to go to rehab because i dont want to be treated like a child and get babysat.. i heard they give you methadone when u go into treatment dont that make it worse?? lol please leave serious answers.. thanks everyone..

Posted by: WeinaBreath on 2010-08-23, 00:19:41

What do you mean you're "smarter than that "? Drugs are drugs. I am a recovering heroin addict, was for 10 years & would sometimes take percs/ pain pills to get "well ". So, you're not special because you JUST do pain pills. Anyways, yes, methadone is horrible. There is this new drug called Suboxone that keep you from being dope sick but if you try to do any kind of opiate while you're taking it, you won't feel them. You take Suboxone until you're finished with withdrawal, sometimes longer for people who have chemicals messed up in their brain where they don't feel "the same " without it. Look into it.

Posted by: MisterEckted on 2010-08-23, 00:22:47

You're just going to have to go through the withdrawal. It's about 3 days and it sucks - anxiety, feels like there are ants crawling under your skin, tired, sweaty, depressed, etc. The first day is the worst, but by the end of the 3rd day you're good. Also, make sure you eat and drink lots of water or PowerAde - stay hydrated and make sure you stay away from the caffeine. Don't take on any tasks that are stressful, plan to watch movies or something where you don't have to think. Get lots of sleep, too. Coming off them is hard, but not as hard as staying off them. You'll need to stay away from the people you're getting them from as well as other people that use them if you can - hard but effective. Good luck - I've done it and it's hard, but it can be done.

Posted by: meg3742 on 2010-08-23, 02:25:35

Addiction is addiction... doesn't matter if it is pills or a pipe. Go to a doctor and get yourself off of them. Getting off of them makes you the smarter one. Avoiding rehab because you don't want to be babysat to rectify a really poor choice? You have some growing up to do. And once you kick your addiction, do other kids a favor and tell them not to be stupid idiots like you were and not to take pills that aren't prescribed to them. Please don't take this the wrong way because I am not trying to insult you. I just want you to wake up and think about what you want out of your future and your life. And it shouldn't be addiction to some stupid pill. It is people like you that take these medications for recreation that make it difficult for people with true, chronic pain to get the medications they need to live a normal life. The rampant abuse of pain medication means that people who go to the doctor and the ER in GENUINE pain get labeled drug seekers and have to leave in agony, being told to take a tylenol because so many people out there do what you do. Please, get the help you need to kick your addiction so you can go lead a normal happy life without having to take a pill that is meant to help people in genuine physical pain. I wish you the best in kicking your addiction. You are much to young to be ruining your life with this.

Posted by: Lauri on 2010-08-27, 13:04:22

I am 21 and i have been addicted to pain killers for about 5 years now and what ur about to try to do is VEARY HARD. But the only advice i can give u is to just stop! right now just stop. The first 3 days your going to feel like ur going to die, your muscles will ache, you'll be drained but won't be able to sleep, you'll puke, your nose will run pretty much feel like shit. But thats the easy part for about 2 weeks youll drive your self crazy wanting one youll cry and try everyway in the world to convince your self into relapsing. But if your seriouse and i hope you are you can do it! Take tylenol and walk around a little in your yard to help with the muscle aches and stiffness. drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated and just hang on! the only tips i can give you as far as the mental detox is to just try to destract your self as much a possible and dont give in to the urge to use. When you start to try to justify using again in your head or start telling your self just one more time just do not give your self permission to use. Try to think about how much better your life will be without the horrible wieght of dependency on your shoulders. Its the hardest thing you'll ever do but its possible! But getting sober and staying sober are 2 different things. You have to let go of everyone in your life that uses! i was sober for 6 months once and relapsed because i thought i was "strong " enough to be around it. Always remember once your an addict your always an addict no matter how long youve been in recovery! And like you i do not agree with or recommend saboxin or methadone. Methadone was my pill of choice for a while and i love the high off of saboxin. You cant replace one high for another wether ur buying them off the street or getting it prescribed by a doctor. But i do wish you the best of luck! and remember your not alone im going through the same thing myself right now for the sixth time!! Sometimes i feel like ill never be able to kick this habit for good but i know its possible and i will keep trying untill i suceed. BEST WISHES= ]