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Narcotic (Opioids) Drugs Dependence

Narcotics are strong prescription painkillers that relieve pain by preventing transmission of pain messages to the brain. They are habit forming if taken for too long. Talk about narcotic drug addiction (Alfentanil, Codeine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Nalorphine, Opium, Oxycodone) and other narcotic drug issues here.

DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE AND PAIN

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Humans go beyond borders to obtain relief of their pain. Sometimes that means doing drugs and consuming alcohol and liquor. The relief, unfortunately, is short-lived and when the physical pain is relieved, the emotional pain can be taxing. Coping with chronic pain by using illicit drug and drinking...

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Getting Off Opiates is the Hardest Thing I have Ever Done.

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I am a 62 year old retiree on disability. The disk in my cervical spine is disintegrating, and it has caused me unspeakable pain for years. My Doctor (GP) started my on Tylenol w/codeine. Moved to percocet, then oxycontin. He then referred me to a Pain Specialist, who immediately placed on 40 mg...

by User avatar InRealPain155967

i was on dilaudid for *1* year and it ruiined my pancreas dont do it

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>;) this stuff is very bad and dangerous. i went to see a pain mgmt doc to get relief from a botched neck fusion at C-5-6-7 with 11 screws and 4 metal plates front and back of my neck plus lower back, after trying all other narcs, they gave me this crap. i was on it for 1 yr. and here is what...

by User avatar wantsoffdillies154753

methadone to suboxone

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Started to take 120 mgs of methadone about 1 1/2 months ago. Been weaning off 5 mgs every third day and I'm down to 50mgs as of yesterday. How far must I wean off before I can start taking Suboxone? I haven't experience too bad withdrawal yet, will I and when?

by User avatar inabindagain153463

Planning my wean/jump off from suboxone- is this a realisitc schedule? Terrified of withdrawls...

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hi all, this forum is great and i've found it so informative and helpful... So I have been abusing hydrocodone/oxycodone/oxycontin for about 2.5 years. I'm currently taking 60-80mg daily. May not sound like much to many of you, but it's still ruining my life. I'm constantly broke and have blown...

by User avatar i_<3_you152822

methodone to suboxone

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I have been on methodone 150mg -200 mg per day for pain I want off this med been on for 8 years I stopped cold turkey on friday today is monday how long does the methodone take to get out of my system?

by User avatar charles poag151746

Vicodin and oxycontin addiction

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i was addicted to vicodin and oxycontin. i am currently taking suboxone to keep me off. i have to get my wisdom teeth and dont know what i can have my dr. prescribe to me since i have been clean for a long time now i dont want to have a relapse. any suggestions??

by User avatar boxboy14151157

How soon after quitting Suboxone will I start to see weight loss?

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Hi all, I've been in a clinical trial for suboxone for the past month. I wasn't an addict before I started taking it. I signed up just for the money I am sick about all the weight I've gained so I only take a couple pills (about 10mgs per week total) now--- just enough for it to show up in my...

by User avatar The Pep

After / while using opiates has ne1 had trouble getting their breath

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I've had a hard time getting my breath, I'm short of breath all the time... I have to make myslf yawn in order to Mabel get a breath...I read somehwere they said opiates can cause all of that and it's called respriratory depression. Is there ne1 else whose having the same problem or has heard of...

by User avatar Guest

generally how long is short term treatment on suboxone?

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ive just started my treatment and im pretty confident i wont have to do long term beings im on suboxone just to avoid withdrawals so i dont have to miss school and work. But out of curiousity im wondering about whats the shortest you guys heard of someone being treated with subs for? thanks in...

by User avatar komaze