How Do I Stop Using Pain Pills Without Other Drugs Like Suboxone or Methodone?
Question by Amanda: How do I stop using pain pills without other drugs like suboxone or methodone?
I have been addicted to pain medication (Hydrocodone, Percocet, a non-narcotic called Tamodol and I have even sniffed oxycotin) for about three years. I cannot afford treatment, so does anyone have any advice for me?
Best answer:
Answer by Kat
Don’t worry about the methadone. This stuff is stronger than the hydrocodone/oxycodone so there is no way you could use it for withdrawal.
The only thing to do is to gradually decrease the doses of what you are currently taking. You can’t stop all at once without being affected from serious side effects. You’ll need time and motivation. You might want to go into rehab for a while to get help through the process.
Answer by momoftwins
DO NOT take either of those, they are also addicting and the withdrawls are much worse.
Honestly, I detoxed myself (kinda, it’s only been two weeks for me) I went through physical withdrawls, while they are not going to be fun what got me through was Aleve. It helped with my body aches and restless legs. Plus I had one 5 hr shot a day to have some energy. Unless you have the option to sleep all day, I didn’t have that option.
I got through the physical part of it, but now dealing with all my messed up emotions. Don’t feel balanced yet. Good luck to you and congrats on wanting to quit.
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