Methadone: Methadone Detox Facts

Question: What is the easiest and quickest rute to get a methadone presciption?

(Posted by: LYNNSGARETHS on 2009-06-03 14:59:14)

I am 42 years old and have dab led with drugs all my adult life from downers to uppers but for the last 2 years Iv got myself totally addicted to heroin , Iv try ed many methods to try and kick the Habit to no avail . Everything from cold turkey counselling groups to detox programs , Iv literally spent a fortune .I have now came to the conclusion that a methadone program is my last hope, I no many will disagree but some things work for some people and some don't The problem in my area of Scotland seems to come down to funding , If you are considerd by a prescibing team not your gp I may add this could take up to a year which I think is a bit much , many people with a bad habit could be dead within a year .I now Im going to get people replying to my quesion with very negative veiws but not all drug addics are thievs and criminals I my self have ajob and do not curantly have a criminal record but all this could change for the sake of priscibing me the apropriet medication .Is there any way round this system or am I just going to have to go down hill rapidly .I have a wife and 2 young children that I adore and my wife has stuck by me but she cant take much more and both my kids know nothing about my habit but for how much longer I dont know , one is 12 and the other 8 , any help would be greatly apreciated .Please no negative replys such as get a life you junky or methadones not the answer I know what I would like to try as Iv tryed most other avenues .THANKS FOR LISTNING TO MY PROBLEMS

Posted by: mummy fi on 2009-06-03, 15:06:05

You need to talk to anyone who will listen for the sake of your children. tell your doctor your worries, you cant wait for a year thats for sure. ring citizens advice, the link below is the govt site which may help. Im sure people dont mean to be nasty but drugs are a hard subject to broach, ive never been on drugs but hey everyone is allowed to jump off the wagon and your looking for help so good luck

Posted by: Glyn on 2009-06-03, 15:09:20

Do you have the CDT (Community drugs team) in scotland..Here in england they dish out meth scripts like you wouldn't believe..

Posted by: danceswithwolves on 2009-06-03, 15:12:37

Is there no community drugs team that you could approach for advice? it seems ridiculous that are wanting help and have to wait for a year to get it can you not go direct to your gp and get referred for a methadone programme? urban75.com/ Drugs/ helpline.html I found this number for you and hope they may be able to give you some advice good luck for the future

Posted by: lozzielaws on 2009-06-03, 15:20:27

I work wth methadone patients, so i do sympathise, i dont know how the system works in Scotland, but you need to keep hassling your gp about it. He is the person that can prescribe, here in the UK you would see a drugs counsellor as well, but only a GP can prescribe. It can work, and it does work, ive seen methadone patients from the start when they are rock bottom, to the end when they have their lives back, and its wonderful to see someone fight it and make it, so please go and bug your doctor again and again til he helps you.

Posted by: ★Dina M★ on 2009-06-03, 15:24:42

Hiya I know exactly what you are saying as my brother has the same problem and became hooked years ago, we are in the glasgow area and to be quiet honest most gps now are more or less handing out methadone. Go to your gp and be completely honest, the only problem you may find though is they usually start you at a pretty low dose, If you are near the glasgow area email me and i will help as much as i can and will speak to my brothers drug worker to find out ways you can go about it, hope i can help and lastly WELL DONE FOR TRYING TO HELP YOURSELF Do not let anyone tell you different, we all make mistakes its facing up to them that really matters Best wishes to you

Posted by: susan on 2009-06-03, 16:37:49

It may not be the quickest rout but you must just keep knocking on every door. Go and sit in the Dr's office until they get you into a program. Don't get angry Just sit until someone is willing to see you.nonviolent protest. Keep going back everyday and sit quietly. Once they see that you are really want help, you can get it.