Detoxified, but my mind is playing games on me...

[MindnBodyBattle]

Hey Everyone, I have been a Heroin addict for about a year, a I have recently received treatment and went through Detox in a hospital. A week later, I started craving, but I'm determined not to Relapse. However, I have been using Cough Syrup with Codeine (for 3 days) just to kill the cravings, my question is this, is codeine dangerous, and addictive? And how long does it take to get out of your system in case of a urine test?
Thank you...

[jlannaa]

I go on you tube and do alot of the visual meditation especially at night but if you search there are so many videos  to walk you through it ,hope this helps :)

[MindnBodyBattle]

Okay great advice thanks a lot, last thing i need is making myself rely on any substance... Today is my second day off the syrup luckily I haven't got myself deep enough to suffer from withdrawals. I'll make sure not to use anything, although it's really hard and the cravings are killing me I just can't keep thinking about it, but like you said, I should just keep myself busy with exercise, can you give me any tips for meditation? What should I do exactly, I guess it's hard to explain how to meditate but I have no idea about the concept...
Thanks a lot to all you guys it's really nice having your support...

[laurel453]

Hi... the worst part is that by taking the cough syrup you are going back to the bad habits of coping with stuff by taking some substance that it is not good for you....I know it is not easy leaving behind our bad habits but start coping your cravings with a different approach... maybe a new hobby, exercize... going to meetings or therapy, meditation helped me a lot too... anyway, we are here also to support when you crave.. anything but using stuff again :)

[AJS1976]

Codeine is very addicting and also very BAD for your stomach.... Honestly I would ask you doctor for like a clonidine patch..  Its not addictive and it takes the edge off.

[avisg]

Yes its addicting .we can not give out info on urine tests .Are you going to meetings or getting some aftercare .The cravings are the hard part. Thats why recovery care is so important plz .Hang in there getting off the herion is amazing all on its own .Now you just need a sold support system and stop taking the codine .