Opiate Addiction: Methadone Detox Facts

Question: Cans someone answer some questions about opiate addiction?

(Posted by: Chloe on 2009-09-14 06:06:42)

My boyfriend and I both are Heroin addicts. I know, nothing to be proud of but at least I admit it. I am in the recovery process. I had to go the Methadone route as a last resort. I've been on it for 2 years and finally started detoxing and now I'm at a low enough dose that I can get high on heroin again (usually methadone blocks the "high "). My boyfriend is always on and off it all the time and won't try Methadone. He was doing well and now he's used 6 days straight about $50 worth each day. I don't think that's that much. He says he's "dope sick " now. I think it's mostly mental. If he stops again now, how long will he feel sick? I know it's nothing like someone that's been using for a long time or using hundreds of dollars worth a day? Also, do you think I should give my boyfriend an ultimatum? The only reason why I used again is because I knew he could get it for me but I wasn't fiending so I wouldn't have sought it out myself. My final question is why does Heroin make a lot of people so irritable even when they are on it? He's untolerable when he's high. He's a real jerk. It would make sense if he was sick and acting this way but he gets so mean when he's high on it. The other day I had to save his life because he "nodded " off while eating (fell asleep with a big hunk of candy bar in his mouth) and was choking to death. I gave him the Heimlach and it flew out. It was so scary though, he was turnig blue and mnaking starange noises. I was so scared afterwards that I yelled at him and told him that I hated him and he told me off. It was just so avoidable and he scared me and that's why I told him this! WHAT CAN I DO BESIDES JUST "DUMPING HIM "? Oh, he also has makes only $8 an hour and he can't afford rehab.

Posted by: Blueyedevil on 2009-09-14, 06:27:25

First off, don't ever tell your boyfriend you hate him. Seriously, what the hell is wrong with you? He needs your help, not your bs. Okay, that's out of the way...The thing is, he'll stop when he's ready, and not a moment before. He will get dopesick, no question. I would let him know that he can have heroin or you, but not both. You are going to stay with someone for a while while he makes his decision. Tell him you will be by his side every step of the way, and you will be so proud when he kicks! But he has to take the first step in choosing you. I'm sure you will get better. It's because you WANT to. If he's not ready, he won't kick. No matter what. If however, you decide to stay with him despite his continued use, you are at fault for everything that heroin does to you...and to him.

Posted by: Mark on 2009-09-14, 06:12:07

No matter what's going on you need to talk. ALL relationships are about talking. If he doesn't understand then he's not the one. I wish it wasn't that easy too but it is.

Posted by: Bryan on 2009-09-15, 03:35:21

I appreciate your courage to talk about your addiction problem here. Since you have made a move towards talking it out, you should also make a move towards helping out yourself and you boyfriend. Your problem is serious and I earnestly advice that you and your boyfriend get help at the earliest. Be strong and remember that the behavioral problem your boyfriend is going through is because of his opium use. Don’t be hard on him even if he is. It will just make problems worse for both of you. Be strong willed about getting help for yourself and for your boyfriend ASAP. If money is your concern, I would like to tell you that it is possible to talk to a professional counselor about the problem without paying anything. Make sue you discuss about the various rehab and treatment options during your call. Here is a link for a popular drug rehab center. I have personal experience in getting help for one of my friends here. The counselors are courteous and are sure to help you resolve the problem. Do give them a call. You can use this number and this link to get in touch with them. call: 1-800-332-9202