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Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

This community is a place to share information and support with others who are trying to stop using drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other addictive substances. Discuss with others, the symptoms of addiction, addiction recovery, ways to quit like tapering and cold turkey, and withdrawal symptoms. If you are interested in general "chat", please visit our Addiction Social Community.
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WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION SUBSTANCE ABUSE FORUM

by avisg, Aug 21, 2008 07:06AM
** PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING** We want to welcome everyone to the Ad...
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Introducing a New Co-Community Leader

by MedHelp Community Mgr, Oct 04, 2008 08:51PM
Hi, We're pleased to announce that Cathy5841 is our newest Co-Com...
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Any suggestions on helpful things for with drawl to oxy?

by dodgehockey, Oct 05, 2008 10:30AM
I am at 45 hours cold turkey now, all your regular symptoms, all of whi...
3

Day 33 and you'd think I'd be happy...

by HelpinUtah, 15 minutes ago
being off the Lortab and I'm not. I'm still suffering with the pancrea...
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Today is the 6th..8 months under the belt

by worried878, 5 hours ago
just looked at the calender and realized it is my 8 month celebration d...
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snorting Percocet

by scared4mydaughter, Oct 05, 2008 07:26PM
Hi all: I have been reading the posts on here for a couple of weeks, y...
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After 72 hours get any better? Not likely eh?

by dodgehockey, 52 minutes ago
Well at 3pm I will hit 72 hours, don't think it will have any royal mea...
11

Help for first day off norco

by Kasey63, 11 hours ago
I'm going to go ct tomorrow from using 8-10 10/325 norcos for the last ...
4

In and out... in and out...

by Kfred, Oct 05, 2008 02:22PM
I've used vicodin (only) since my dad died 2.5 years ago... and said in...
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how qick can you get hooked

by kkbelz1, 1 hour ago
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew how fast you can get readdicted to ...
8

Please help me with a question and a life change!

by susan303, 1 hour ago
I currently see a pain management doctor for RSD. I have been fighting...
8

Suboxone question

by howie77, Oct 05, 2008 12:43AM
Currently on an oxy taper with the help of my pain doc. dropped from 30...
5

I'm not Gonna Lie I'm getting Sick Of This ****

by Vicotram, 1 hour ago
It's been 40 day's and it's gotten better the depression is really up a...
19

What was you bottom?

by bluespence, Oct 05, 2008 08:59PM
As some of you know I have openly admitted I am not ready to quit the p...
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How long does suboxone withdrawal last?

by gunsnstaleys, Jun 02, 2007 12:00AM
I've been abusing opiates for about 3 years. I was clean for 4 months, ...
7

Is my liver ok?

by jdawne1899, 3 hours ago
I am on day 4 from hydro withdrawl..................should I be worried...
3

is ecstacy addictive?

by tsands, 2 hours ago
I have a child 18, that has all the symptoms of "X" use. I have in the ...
10

Ultram withdrawal: Best process to use

by Martha363, Oct 04, 2008 10:44PM
I was ordered Ultram after bilateral mastectomies and expander insertio...
5

Thanks for the positive feedback

by youngdude421, Oct 05, 2008 08:06PM
I just wanted to thank everybody for the kind words and encouragement, ...
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need quick answer

by gitpen, Oct 05, 2008 02:54AM
I understand that mixing pain killers and benzo's is not a good idea. B...
24

I HATE XANAX.

by Mandapanda17, Sep 29, 2008 06:21PM
hey y'all. I just need to vent, I'm dizzy, a little disoriented and hav...
12

Am I tapering or not bad detox

by oxymoron456, Oct 04, 2008 04:17PM
Hi guys..u remember me, the idiot that is hooked on oxy's while pregnan...
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addicted to picking

by TammyR1216, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
Ever since I was young (around ten years old) I use to sit infront of a...
5

my sister is addicted to roxy's

by misstheoldher, Jan 13, 2008 05:53PM
My sister who is 20 has been hooked on roxy's also know as (the lilttle...
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long term prescription drug abuse

by bedrok, Oct 05, 2008 11:49PM
20 years ago I broke my femur and was put on morphine for 2 weeks. I w...
17

Tramadol to SUBUTEX (Good Idea?)

by PanSinoeis, Oct 05, 2008 11:42AM
I was wondering if anyone can give me some insight about Subutex. Woul...
5

I need help finding out how to help my boyfriend withdrawel..

by leah734, Oct 04, 2008 05:42PM
how do i help my boyfriend withdrawal from heroin?? he has been taking ...
14

QUESTION

by JBUDD, Oct 05, 2008 12:31AM
I WAS JUST WONDERING WHY WHEN EVER I POST , NO-ONE EVER RESPONSE TO ME ...
25

Vicodin withdrawal

by DogLover723, Oct 04, 2008 07:45PM
Hi. I am addicted to Vicodin, taking about 10-12 5 mg pills a day. I am...
2

Breaking out into Hives after W/D

by czer25, Oct 05, 2008 07:56PM
I have been off Vicodin for 9 days. I was taking about 10-12 a day. ...
2

Tips to ease detox

by Roweshee, Oct 05, 2008 08:06PM
My husband is going through w/d and I was wondering if some of you who ...
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lorazapam

by leboemt