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Going through opiate w/d

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DrFate

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Hi, I'm a new member here. I'm currently going through opiate withdrawal and need advice on how I can get through this tough phrase. I am currently looking more into imodium and clonidine as methadone and subuxone is a banned substance in my country. With that aside, I'll introduce myself. I'm currently 21 this year and I'm in the police force( I know, an officer with a heroin habit). I cannot cope with my habit and my job as I have to shoot up every 6 to 8 hours(even when on patrol with my partner,I would excuse myself to a public toilet to shoot up and would sometimes nod off, only to have him radio-ing me asking what's taking so long) . And I have to shoot up in places where track marks can't be seen. But my main purpose here is to quit not because of the fear of getting caught, but the fear of living my life as an addict
 
Hey, Welcome to the forums! Yeah, get out while you can… Congrats on choosing another way to live. It's like a full time job to use daily. I remember the days of having to find a restroom to shoot up.

How long have you been using Heroin? As you might be okay with the lope and Clonidine. I used those after methadone for 4-5 days to mask the heroin withdrawal; although one doesn't have to use subs or methadone ime, unless you've been using for a very long time or even then.

Here is the The Opioid Withdrawal Megathread and FAQ. Also, be careful with the Imodium for too long as it can be addictive even though you don't get high. :)
 
I guess it's safe to assume this is your first time going through w/ds. IME the severity not only varies depending on how much and how often you used but also just on the person; some people like myself have an easier time getting through it cold turkey and I know people who absolutely can't handle it so turn to maintenance programs. You will quickly find out which you are. The guide buddy posted above will have all the tips and tricks to help, although no matter what it's gonna suck. The most important thing for me is keeping up my morale and keeping myself distracted because this is obviously the stage where many people say fuck it and go score. I like to watch movies, video games, music. I personally can't go to work while really dope sick it's just hell, I like to just hole up in my apartment close the blinds and take 3-4 days atleast to just reduce the strain. Don't get too isolated though you probably won't want to see anyone but I would suggest talk to friends and loved ones a little and if any of them know about what you're going through vent a little bit to them and soak up all the emotional support you can.

Like I said everyone is different but for me the worst symptoms are the restless legs (keeps me from sleeping at all and basically will just lie in my sweaty bed tossing and kicking with nothing to do but hate my life) and the emotional symptoms (depression, anxiety, apathy etc).
So remember why you wanna clean up and keep reminding yourself, keep yourself distracted in whatever low energy activity you enjoy and do anything you can to keep your spirits up. I personally binge on junk food and mash video games and binge watch Netflix.
Good luck brother stay strong it will only get better with time and take it a day or even an hour at a time if you need to.
 
Does imodium and clonidin really help? And to what extend? What is the recommended dosage to eliminate as much w/d as possible? I almost got stabbed once because I wore my uniform to meet my dealer and he didn't know I was a cop.
 
Yes, it will help. Double the dose of Lope as the normal amount won't work; and the Clonidine depends on your body weight. I would ask a doctor about the bp meds if you can so you take the right amount. You only need it twice a day, it has a long 1/2 life.

Also google the Thomas Recipe. Robitussin worked wonders for me for the physical symptoms as well, but don't take it for too long. I noticed the 4th day to be the worst when the dope was leaving my system. My blood pressure went way up then. Get past the 5th day and the 6th you'll notice a difference.

Also, eat a lot before as you won't be hungry and stock up on fluids with electrolytes, and amino acids! And yeah, excellent advice above - stay distracted…

Gaba drugs help too…. :)
 
Clonidine is a good drug for multiple symptoms also seroquel is an often prescribed script for opiate w/ds that helps you sleep knocks you the fuck out but sometimes if your use was really high it will only help a little bit.
Other drugs that help is benzos but they are very addictive and also Ketamine, not alot of people know about it but i have used K for my detox's and it actually makes me feel 100x better helps you sleep and helps with restless legs and also kinda fun and entertaining for the dope sickness period.
 
Sorry I was busy... I've recently got some gabapentin,valium,wellbutrin and simvastin(don't know if it would help) ,15 imodium(should I get more?) And 90ml of codeine. Would all this help me get over it?
 
The Gabas and valium especially, no experience with welbutrin or simvastin? Benzos are a godsend while detoxing and the codeine will help a bit but you would need a lot of it and I would suggest against it because then you're just kinda replacing one opiate with another shittier one. There are megathreads on imodium I've never taken the doses that are proclaimed to completely take away a bunch of symptoms but I've seen lots of hype about large doses of imodium while withdrawaling. I personally would hunker down with the valium and gaba's and take a week, they will atleast calm you down and maybe get a little sleep after the worst of it.
 
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