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.

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


Drug problem..any solutions out there to help with a pain killer addiction?
i am your veryday average person.. but i am hooked on painkillers, i use them to get energy i don't use them for pain these are the kind i use coidien 1's and 3's ,dylottas i don't know how to spell that last one, i pop roughly about 10 3 's or about 15 1's aday along with 2 dylotta'splease anyone help me i am desperate

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???

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?

How do I over come a 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-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

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 withdrawal..?
hey. im 21 male, earlier this year minor head trauma caused me to have headaches for a few months.. i was taking painkillers to ease this.. thats fine.. except im still on them.. ive just woken up to the fact that when i dont take them .. i feel a slight headache and general aches.. when i take painkillers.. i feel great.. and i mean the symptoms COMPLETELY disappear.. i dont think painkillers should work that way for real pain.. i think ive become dependent.. these are only over the counter pain meds.. nothing strong .. but i dont want it to escalate further.. i havent taken them in 2 days now and i feel ill.. a mild general unwell feeling.. slight headache.. slight stomach ache.. widespread muscle aches.. all so vague but noticeable .. no change in energy levels or sleep patterns.my questions..is general unwell feeling like that normal for painkiller withdrawal?? how long will this last before it goes away and i can be free from pain meds...???appreciate any answers thanks..its both ibuprofen and paracetamol acetaminophen but its the codeine phosphate that causes addiction and withdrawal in these

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?

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?

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 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.