Hey.
Im a 30yo male and have just been through a year of grueling rehab and detox. Am currently on 32mg suboxone, 10mg diaz, venlafaxine and quetiapine. After leaving detox after getting off methadone I felt a million bucks. I had kicked opiates and uppers (meth, etc). I felt 'high on life' and super alert and with it. This lasted about 3 weeks before I was blasted back to reality. An on off relationship dissolved (I knew it wasn't healthy anyway) but started feeling lonely and a bit lost without something to dampen down my reaction to the daily issues and feelings that I guess come with a sober life. I actually liked being on the fringes of society esp in such a small country with small groups of IV users.
Anyway I thought smoking a little green wouldnt do anyone anyharm so I started smoking daily within a week.. At least I wasnt injecting anything.. This was the first drug I tried and is relatively socially acceptable. I never thought of becoming an addict to pot but unfortunately this is what has happened. I need to smoke at least four times a day in order to dull my craving for other drugs and it helps my agitation. I have also started drinking. In the weekend it helps to feel normal and to be able to socialise (I have social anxiety)..
So it appears that I have successfully cross addicted. I would like to hear of others that have had similar experiences as I am sure I am not alone. Have also started seeking out online meds to help but this may backfire. My addictive nature is very strong and life is tough.
Thanks. Any thoughts much appreciated
Im a 30yo male and have just been through a year of grueling rehab and detox. Am currently on 32mg suboxone, 10mg diaz, venlafaxine and quetiapine. After leaving detox after getting off methadone I felt a million bucks. I had kicked opiates and uppers (meth, etc). I felt 'high on life' and super alert and with it. This lasted about 3 weeks before I was blasted back to reality. An on off relationship dissolved (I knew it wasn't healthy anyway) but started feeling lonely and a bit lost without something to dampen down my reaction to the daily issues and feelings that I guess come with a sober life. I actually liked being on the fringes of society esp in such a small country with small groups of IV users.
Anyway I thought smoking a little green wouldnt do anyone anyharm so I started smoking daily within a week.. At least I wasnt injecting anything.. This was the first drug I tried and is relatively socially acceptable. I never thought of becoming an addict to pot but unfortunately this is what has happened. I need to smoke at least four times a day in order to dull my craving for other drugs and it helps my agitation. I have also started drinking. In the weekend it helps to feel normal and to be able to socialise (I have social anxiety)..
So it appears that I have successfully cross addicted. I would like to hear of others that have had similar experiences as I am sure I am not alone. Have also started seeking out online meds to help but this may backfire. My addictive nature is very strong and life is tough.
Thanks. Any thoughts much appreciated