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.

Are twitches common when you first start taking methadone for pain killer addiction?
my boyfriend has been on methadone for 7 days now and I have noticed he has been twitching alot. His whole body. Even when he is laying down I can see the twitching. Is this common? Or do you think it may be a problem that the pain killers and xanex he was taking were masking?

What is the best way to overcome a pain killer addiction??
I have a friend that has been taking lots of pain killers everyday for the past year an on an off for several more. She wants to get off but she says the aches, pain, and sleeplessness is to much. Is there any thing over the counter she can take to help or just anything anyone can think of besides rehab that will help her get over this???

What are the symptoms of perscription pain killer addiction?


How does opium derived pain killer addiction happen.?
What is the scientific reasoning behind the addiction.

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.

How do I over come a pain killer addiction?


What Dr. can I contact that will prescribe Suboxone for pain killer addiction?


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?

Pain-killers addiction?
I am addicted to pain killers and everyday I promise myself to take less and to try to get through the day but I am unable to do this. Nobody knows that I take these pills but without them my body hurts and I cannot function. I am too young to be doing this and was wondering if anyone else can relate to me and perhaps advise. Thank you. Cherie

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?
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

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?

I have chronic pain and can't figure it out. Am I doomed to a life of suffering vs. pain-killer addiction?
I work 40 50 hours a week and also go to school full time. My schooling is online, so it's easier to juggle my home life and still taking care of my mommy and wife duties. My husband works about 50 60 hours a week and does hard labor, so he's exhausted by the time he comes home. So cooking, cleaning, shopping, and caring for our toddler is pretty much up to me. I have recently developed this pain in my shoulder, knees, and back. My right arm falls asleep daily and when it's not numb, it's aching so badly I can't hardly move it. The pain shoots down my arm and my shoulder pops every millimeter I move it. Sometimes spasms when it gets really bad, but this usually only lasts a couple of days and then goes away. It is so puzzling. I'm a property manager by day, and have apartments and retail spaces I manage, so I'm on my feet and moving around a lot... but also working on the computer a lot. Either way, I don't think my job is physically grueling so I just don't understand this pain. My knees pop and ache so badly. My left one swells up about 1 2 it's regular size sometimes. I literally cannot put weight on my left knee when standing up from a squat. It's gotten so badly I struggle tying my son's shoes in the morning. I feel like a failure as a mother and wife. I struggle to put dishes away in the bottom cupboards. I just hurt so badly. My lower back pain is to the point that I toss and turn through the night because it shoots up and down my spine and outwards toward my sides. My back gives out sometimes when bending over to pick something up usually a toy my son left on the floor... so nothing crazy heavy . It spasms sometimes but for the most part just aches constantly. I'm not overweight, I have a slim physique although I don't work out. I'm 5'9" at 135 lbs. I am not very strong, but then again, I can carry my 48 lb. toddler through the grocery store if I need to. I have been to COUNTLESS specialists, massage therapy, general practicioners, and I even tried wearing flat shoes and carring a smaller purse... but nothing helps. The sad thing is, I'm 22 years old and have never had any health problems nor a family with a history of illness. Is this normal? I mean, do people commonly have so many discomforts that it immobilizes their activities. The only thing that has helped are pain medications, specifically vicodin and percocet... but I don't like the feeling of the narcotics. Percocet made me feel stoned and I can't focus and the vicodin lightly dulled the pain and made me feel sick to my stomach. My doc prescribed 30 of the percocet about 4 months ago, and when that ran out he gave me 30 vicodin. My vicodin ran out about 2 weeks ago and I'm acutely aware of every square inch of my body that's in pain. The only thing that seems to work is the pain medication but I don't want to feel like a junkie and keep going back for a " bandage" to my pain problem. I haven't returned to the doctor, but think I probably should. My health insurance sucks and co pays are through the roof. I just hate going back and everytime they say... " rest, stay off your feet, just relax" but I live in the real world with real responsibilites that I can't just lay around on my couch all day. That's not going to happen. Any advice or feedback would be so much appreciated.

Pain killer addiction...?
Someone please help. I am utterly depressed to be honest, never been to this point. I am to the point of taking 30 120mg a day of roxicodone. I realize how much it has affected my life and want to stop but cannot overcome the sickness. I have lost alot of weight,sleep,and become depressed... and when I do not have anything I feel really sick, used to be against any drug expect marijuana now not even getting that due to my addiction, sadly not that it is any better but in a way yes, never had withdrawal from such. I am utterly depressed, skinny, and sick. I dont want to do anything drug related anymore but not sure how or what do do to resolve the problem. I have no money due to my addiction and no insurance. Any healthy suggestions appreciated...if your going to be mean please dont bother as I've considered attempted suicide two times this month alone. I am to the point of having no friends, no appreciation, nothing. I have gotten to the 1st step of realizing I have a problem and I know im not alone but I am 25 years old and have nothing to show for it. Please, I am begging for help. I am about to get kicked out of my house and be on the street, have place to live, no transporation, etc. I am lost. I cannot do this much longer.