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Fentanyl crisis
My 29 year old son has a "greenies" addiction. He's been taking them for about 3 years he tells me. The last year has really escalated. He's lost everything due to them. He's moved back home because of this and my heart is broken for my beautiful son. He's on day 3 off of them. He's terrified of what's in store as am I. I've gone thru Percocet addiction/withdrawl 3 years ago and I can hardly talk about how horrifying that was. I can't imagine the withdrawl off these greens!! This site helped me so much when I was going thru my hell and I'm back to ask for help for son. Has anyone successfully gotten off these? Ideas? Tips? TIA
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Every single thing you just said in that post honey makes you a PERFECT candidate for Al-Anon. It certainly can't hurt you to go....so there is no downside to checking out a meeting.
I'm thinking of you and sending prayers. Is your son willing to go to N/A?
I'm thinking of you and sending prayers. Is your son willing to go to N/A?
Hey jif I honestly don't know what I'll do if he doesn't get sober and stay there. I have a husband and a 15 year old I'd like to pay attention to also. I hope when this long detox is over I'll be able to say "f**k this up again and I'm done with you!" This addiction of his has cost me everything except my marriage. I will not let that happen. His dad loves him but doesn't really understand addiction. This is very hard on him too but he's 55 and German and doesn't talk about feelings. It's morning and I'm tired already. 'll seriously consider alanon even though after all my life traumas ******** I've never seeked help. Except for this site which saved me 3+ years ago. Yep your right I'm really pissed, today
Noooo please do not ask others for medication. He needs to go to his doctor and get advice and any prescriptions his doctor feels needed. I'm praying for you both. My brother was in a similar situation. Unfortunately he took his life. But I have seen so many succeed. I am currently detoxing from tramadol. I have a clonidine patch on and it's soooooooo helpful!!! I also take gabalentin and have for a couple years for pain. They increased it for my withdrawals and the combo is helping immensely. Maybe check into that. I am so praying for you both. Please know my brother took his life completely unrelated to his addiction. We will pray our lord comforts you both during this time.
Sorry. Some reason I thought you said Klonipin. Any benzos you can get will be helpful. Sleep may be difficult.
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It would be great for him to involve his doctor because he can prescribe Clonidine which helps with some of the physical symptoms. They may even give him gabapentin, which also helps with withdrawal and is non-narcotic. The Imodium will also help.
Staying hydrated is really important. Water, Gatorade, clear liquids. If he's having nausea and vomiting Popsicles are good to help with hydration.
Lots of people here have come off Fentanyl. It is rough but can be done. Once he's feeling a bit better, getting to NA or some other aftercare is essential.
This is such a dangerous drug. I'll keep both of you in my prayers.