choices for getting off opies

[hinzmoweed]

So let's start with a brief introduction to my addiction, been on and off for probably 5-10 years, mostly oxy and hydro. Lately, it's been just binge and purge, but I can't seem to stop. Usually anywhere between 80-120MG daily. I use for a week suffer a couple days then I'm right back at it. I've tried to quit unsuccessfully probably 100 times now and I always end up coming back. My question is, how hard is it to get in a suboxone program, I think that may be the only way for me. What's it like? What's the process? We're you satisfied with it? I also smoke pot pretty regularly, is that a no no? Anyone that can help me? I just want to be normal again, I feel crazy

 

[hinzmoweed]

Also I think I may just post in here every day, kinda like a journal for my struggle. BTW I appreciate anybody that can possibly help me with this, this has always been my dark side and no one really knows about it, even close friends etc. and as such I really have no one to really turn to about it.

 

[THECATINTHEHAT]

I can't speak for what programs in your area are like but in the uk you just go to the doctor piss dirty once or twice and then get referred to the local services who will script you.

You sound like a prime candidate for a period of maintenance though imo, separating the process of physical detox from the process of changing your life and jot uskng is definitely useful for some people and its not like you haven't had a good go without a script.

 

[AllOverItPDX]

I just had my first group today for my suboxone group. Even though it hasn't been two weeks yet since Ive been off opiates I feel amazing like a cloud has been lifted from my mind. I was at the point where I was not enjoying anything about normal, sober life anymore and was always spending my time thinking about drugs or being high.

The thought of a maintenance suboxone program may be a bit intimidating but I promise you that after 3 or 4 days on subs you will feel way way better! My only advice would be to try and take as minimal amount of suboxone as possible, because it is addicting also. The trick with subs is to taper, taper, taper when you think you are ready to go all the way sober. Im telling you while I was using I was unaware of how badly I was fucking up my life. While using I thought I was hiding it really well and that no one knew but after telling people everyone has said they noticed that something was up with me but couldn't tell exactly what.

I also smoke pot everyday and have for the last 12 years. My suboxone counselor is all about complete abstinence so that is one subject where we have differing thoughts and goals for me. Certain clinics, especially in bigger cities, will just give you your meds and not make you attend meetings or a counselor. I advise you to call around and ask the clinics their prices and also what their requirements are and even mention that you don't want to stop the pot. It may take a few tries but you should be able to find a clinic that will fit your needs! Good luck in your search I promise you won't regret it!

 

[DONUTMAN4]

I haven't been on this site in about 2 years. I used to use this for information regarding my drug habit (which in my posts on here I think I said many times I was not an addict). But today came across the sober section which I never knew existed in the past. I have detoxed at an inpatient recovery center a couple of times with Suboxone/subutex. The first time I could barely tell because my benzo withdrawal was kicking in so much worse. I stayed sober for maybe a week after that trip then relapsed. The second time I went to an inpatient detox (two years ago) I was given subutex over a 7 day period. They controlled my dose and gave it to me at the right times along with valium for my benzo detox and I have to say it wasn't too bad. They checked my vitals every 30 minutes or so, even woke me up at night to check, and made me feel safe. After a week the worst of it was over and I went straight to a recovery house where I lived for 20 months. My first week in that house I still could not shit from the opiates and i was sore all over my body but then it ended right there. The place i went to was New Life in Los Angeles and it saved my life!! There were probably 100 other occasions i tried to stay sober with therapists, outpatient, smart recovery etc but none of it worked. I had to leave behind everything from my old life (including weed) and try something totally uncomfortable and far out. That is what it took for me and ive stayed sober for over 2 years now. I know this isn't the only way to get sober but it has been the only thing ive found to work for me... just programs and quick detox centers weren't enough. oh and it was a 12 step program i got into even though i resisted going to AA/NA for years haha. funny that that was actually the one thing that worked.