Opiate Addiction: Methadone Facts

opiate addiction - Important information about methadone, its uses and its dangers. The drug methadone is used extensively in addiction treatment.

What would be the steps taken if i went to doctor for my opiate addiction? I wanna know whats gonna happen?


What other reason besides opiate addiction would a doctor prescribe the medication suboxone?
I found a prescription for a family member for this medication. The use was for opiate addiction but I know for a fact this person isnt on opiates he gets drug tested for work. Are there any other reasons a dr would prescribe this to someone? He claims he gets treated for anxiety depression but I have never seen any other prescriptions. Can this drug be addictive?Elpi its my business because he is living in MY house for free with MY small children I have every right to know whats going on

	Methadone helps block the euphoric effects of drugs like heroin and morphine.

Reducing opiate addiction (subutex/buprenorphine) rapidly?
Hi, I have been using buprenorphine for one year now and I have decided to stop, I have reduced my dosage from 8mg per day to 0.3mg per day over one week and have now ran out.I am feeling not as bad as I thought I would but have the typical 'rattling' signs such as constant stretching, yawning, nausea, violent sneezing, runny nose, watering eyes, hot and frosty sweats, lethargy, painful itching and general aches, however I am able to fight these symptoms by going about my daily duties.I have been using 5mg of diazapam per day to combat the sleep issue and 30 500 co codamol to act as some form of substitute to keep the stomach pains at bay.I wish to know given the time I reduced, the length of my habit and my current replacement scheme, how long the withdrawal syndrome will last.Awaiting reply, thanks in advance.I'm afraid I wasn't using it for withdrawal, I was 7 weeks clean before I used it, sorry I didn't mention this.

What is the Thomas recipe for opiate addiction and why is it named that?


How do you prove and opiate addiction?
I have been one heroin for 2 and a half years, I have been mainlining oxycontin for the past 3 months because I cant get ahold of heroin from my regular dealer. I am ready to quit so I called a methadone clinic to get an appointment, I have been withdrawing for 3 days now and its killing me. The clinic cant fit me in for 2 weeks. Should I not use? Its so hard, I want to so bad. But my question is, if I dont use..the drugs will be out of my system and I will have no proof, they say you must have been using a year and have evidence of opiate addiction. SHould I use so I will have evidence? What evidence do they mean?I really want to quit, but without this I will use.

Which is better for opiate addiction suboxone or methadone?


I am recovering from opiate addiction and I am doing pretty well, but my appetite is insatiable what can I do?
Obviously, going back on the pills is not the right answer but i cannot stop these cravings Its like I eat every time I want a pill.

Anyone else find suboxone to be the most effective treatment for opiate addiction?


Has anyone on here taken suboxone for opiate addiction?
I recently started suboxone for opiate addiction and l cant seem to sleep. The doc added Serequel for sleep but it just makes me eat and I still cant sleep. I'm losing my mind.

Does anyone know anything about "rapid detox' for opiate addiction? Is it safe?


What are the long term effects of opiate addiction on the receptors in the brain?
When people get off of the drugs what kind of damage has been done?

How to deal with opiate addiction?
i need to find a doctor to prescribe me Buprenorphin, or I know I will continue to IV opiates. I don't know how to initiate this process without looking like a drug seeker.

Would someone that has recovered from opiate addiction be willing to email someone who needs support?


How to begin methadone treatment for opiate addiction?
My husband and I are seeking methadone treatment for our addiction to opiate pain killers. We have been taking opiates daily for almost 2 years. My husband and I start at 2 Lortab 10 mg and go from there. We take up to 10 pills per day. Not only do we take Lortabs, but we also get Percocets, Dilaudid, Morphine, Tylenol with Codeine, etc. I started taking such pills 6 years ago as needed after I had been prescribed Lortabs for muscle tension migraines resulting from a car accident. I never took them regularly until 2 years ago. It is very important that my husband and I seek help for our addiction. We began with prescribed pills, then sought them illegally. Not only are we destroying our bodies, but we are spending all of our money on these dumb pills I have the for a local methadone clinic and will call tomorrow to start. We are nervous and I am just wondering how the program works. Any details would help us greatly. Thank you so much... you are helping us get clean