Pain Killer Addiction: Methadone Facts

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

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

How do I deal with this pain killer addiction?
I have been off the painkillers for a month now but I am still extremely depressed. The doctor has put me on depression medicine but I still can't return to normal. I feel like I can't be happy without the Vicodin. Will things ever get better?

Whats a good song that I could use to show my dismay over someones pain killer addiction?
A few of my friends have started taking ocs and percs all the time and I'm really worried.

Malpractice pain killer addiction?
He has been giving me pain killers since I was 16 for my sprained knee... Shorty after that I've been having very bad migraines thus he keep giving me th pain meds I'm 20 today and went to the ER because I recently lost my insuranceThe ER doctor said that my body has addicted to the pain meds and they are causing my migraines.What are my options?Thank you

I think i may have a pain killer addiction...?
I don't know if I do or not, I don't feel the physical side effects of not taking it, but mentally I want to take them. I take 2 6 a day, depending on the days. Should i stop cold turkey or what? Please help me

What are the symptoms of perscription pain killer addiction?


In regards to pain killer addiction?
One of my patients asked me how do you know when you are addicted to pain killers and or benzodiazepines. How long does it take to become addicted. I need to take a course in addictions but honestly have not. Personal experiences would be helpful as well as allopathic methods of eliminating the addiction.I don t deal with addiction at all. I work in a critical care environment. A patient asked me a simple question. I could have given the same answer as you. I wanted to hear from people who have been that situation. I am not a Vet, an RN, no courses in Addiction. Hopefully no more cynical answers

Pain-killer addictions?
okso ive had a pain killer addiction onceand it was badbut i quit and cleaned up for like 6 monthsand then i started taking them againand ive just stoppedand i dont want to do anything at alli have no drive to do anythingwhat should i do??I have completely stopped taking them toobut like i used to b a gamer and suchand would play games like alll niteand i dont even really want to touch the controller its horrible

Pain Killer addiction?
I have been taking the pain killer Norco for almost 3 yrs and I want to get off of it but I dont want to lose the boost of energy it gives me. What I want to know is what is the best least miserable way to get off of it and what can i take OTC that will give me a energy boost w o a crash?

Pain killer addiction?
if someone was addicted to a strong pain killer for more than one year, and the drugs built up in their body so they think they need more than they really do, does that mean the pain killer actually stops working for them or do they just feel numb all the time?

Morphine/ pain killer Addiction, possible overdosing?
One of my co workers has been taking Morphine and other pain medicine for about four or so months. The individual had recieved back surgery awhile back. The individual can not stay concious at work, losing weight, and this morning called in complaining of uncontrolable bowel movements. Now, here is why we think there is a serious problem one min the individual will be fine and laughing and as soon as a doc is on the phone his voice changes whiny and pain like... then after the phone call is complete he is back to laughing and joking. This was just giving you all a little insight. Reguardless we think the guy has a problem. Is the shakes, passing out, and uncontrolable bowel movements a sign of overdosing?

Question about pain-killer addiction?
I shattered my leg. In recovery I have been on pain killers in a descending order from oxy cotin to oxy codone to most recently hrydro codone over the last 12 weeks That's how I stumbled across Y A . I stopped taking them today and feel like holy hell.Anyone have advice as to what to expect over the next few days or weeks? You know besides wanting to die?

Pain killers addiction?
Two years ago I had a bike accident, I had suffered from a broken leg and fracture ankle. I was in the hospital for 1 month with a broken leg waiting for surgery. Now I have a pain killer addiction and I think the hospital is the blame for it. The hospital was feeding to my body, one shot of demerol every four hours and two percocets every four hours also. So every two hours I would get pain medication. Now Im really addicted to them and I think the hospital is the blame for it. Does anyone think I can sue the hospital for the suffering that Im going through? I really feel like they didnt not give me so many, if I would of known that they will get me addicted, I would of ask them not to give me all those drugs in a short period of time.ThanksI really feel that they went over the dosage, I didnt know nothing about pain killers, if I would of known. I would of just taken the pills every 6 hours or so. I really feel that I was given more then what I needed.

I don't really understand (pain-killer addiction)?
I just recently had some surgery done and I was given some pain killers, they relived my pain some what, but made me kind of drowsy and a little nauseaus, so I was wondering what good feeling do people get from painkillers? I'm sorry if this sounds stupid, I guess I just didn't find them pleasurable in any way, you know?

Pain killer addiction?
Iam a 22 year old housewife and in the last year I had 3 surgeries due to a car accident. The doctors fed me painkillers left and right and now Iam totally dependant on them. I go without 2 or 3 days and the withdrawals are horrible Iam strong one minute and weak the next. I KNOW Im addicted and I KNOW I dont want to be Yet I know 4 doctors in town that if I call them I can have pain killers in my hand within the hour. PLUS u can actually get them ON LINE with a credit card This thing I have become is NOT me and I miss me so much, my hubby travels for his job and is only home on weekends so he knows I take them but doesnt know I take 16 to 20 a day This is my 3rd day without them and Im really dying for them BUT I refuse to do it Anyone else that is addicted to these little white pills? GOD