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New Way to Lose Your Cravings and Get off Pills
Did I get your attention? Good.
This information was shared with me by a "fellow sophisticate". (I love that line from the movie "Tombstone").
Anyhow, for those of you who haven't read the book "End Your Addiction, Now", this may be the missing piece of the puzzle to get clean and stay clean PLUS lose your cravings for drugs/alcohol/nicotine.
Get the book or look it up on their website.
These amino acids have truly changed my life, as corny as that may sound. I had gotten off Vicodin and Valium but couldn't shake the daily cravings I was experiencing, even being off the Vicodin for over a couple of months.
I was taking Adderal still and really thought I'd never be able to get completely off this.
After reading the book and realizing that "the drugs chose me, I didn't choose the drug", I realized that I was only self medicating because of deficiencies I had. So, I found out what I was deficient in, as per the book, and started taking the appropriate amino acids along with multiminerals, etc.
My husband quit drinking a month ago. I have completely gotten off ALL prescription medications I really didn't need to be on and I am no longer having ANY cravings.
Both my husband and myself are on the amino acids. I even put my teen daughter on them, because as the book says, we can be genetically predisposed to addiction, but only because there is a chemical imbalance in the family. So, I want to make sure my daughter doesn't want or need to abuse drugs/alchohol later on in life.
I really think all should at least look into this option. I was desperate and wondering why I still felt like **** after giving up vicodin and valium. I still had the horrible cravings and RLS. I don't anymore, and the relief was immediate.
Hang in there, all.
This information was shared with me by a "fellow sophisticate". (I love that line from the movie "Tombstone").
Anyhow, for those of you who haven't read the book "End Your Addiction, Now", this may be the missing piece of the puzzle to get clean and stay clean PLUS lose your cravings for drugs/alcohol/nicotine.
Get the book or look it up on their website.
These amino acids have truly changed my life, as corny as that may sound. I had gotten off Vicodin and Valium but couldn't shake the daily cravings I was experiencing, even being off the Vicodin for over a couple of months.
I was taking Adderal still and really thought I'd never be able to get completely off this.
After reading the book and realizing that "the drugs chose me, I didn't choose the drug", I realized that I was only self medicating because of deficiencies I had. So, I found out what I was deficient in, as per the book, and started taking the appropriate amino acids along with multiminerals, etc.
My husband quit drinking a month ago. I have completely gotten off ALL prescription medications I really didn't need to be on and I am no longer having ANY cravings.
Both my husband and myself are on the amino acids. I even put my teen daughter on them, because as the book says, we can be genetically predisposed to addiction, but only because there is a chemical imbalance in the family. So, I want to make sure my daughter doesn't want or need to abuse drugs/alchohol later on in life.
I really think all should at least look into this option. I was desperate and wondering why I still felt like **** after giving up vicodin and valium. I still had the horrible cravings and RLS. I don't anymore, and the relief was immediate.
Hang in there, all.
No problem. I have also decided to get the book. The more info. and knowledge, the better.!!!!!
SORRY!!
I wrote the post and got unexpected company yesterday!!!
Anyhow, yes, it looks like ya'll found the info. Good deal.
Goingtomakeit:
Wonderful! It is worth getting, that's for sure. Even if one is no longer using pills or alcohol, it sure helps you to stay off them. I do NOT have any cravings for vicodin or anything else.
Everyone really has to look at the book so they can tell exactly what specific amino acids they need, because they may have an adverse reaction to one.
I got a few at first and took one at a time just to make sure there were no adverse reactions, because if I took all at once, how would I be able to tell which one effected me?
I hope for the best for you all.
I wrote the post and got unexpected company yesterday!!!
Anyhow, yes, it looks like ya'll found the info. Good deal.
Goingtomakeit:
Wonderful! It is worth getting, that's for sure. Even if one is no longer using pills or alcohol, it sure helps you to stay off them. I do NOT have any cravings for vicodin or anything else.
Everyone really has to look at the book so they can tell exactly what specific amino acids they need, because they may have an adverse reaction to one.
I got a few at first and took one at a time just to make sure there were no adverse reactions, because if I took all at once, how would I be able to tell which one effected me?
I hope for the best for you all.
yep i found it and now you've put it here...thanx.
I have to check a couple of interactions...but am very very interested in it...
thanks again!
I have to check a couple of interactions...but am very very interested in it...
thanks again!
Most of this program is from the book END YOUR ADDICTION NOW.. the doctor who wrote it ran a treatment facility in UPstate New york where they gave patients amino acids and vitamin via IV during treatment.. He also counsels patients individually.. All of these things are meant to rebuild activity in the major neuro transmitters.. as addicts our neurotransmitters have been disrupted by our use of drugs.. even stuff like cigarettes and eating alot of sugar can disrupt them.. with drugs however it can be more damaging.. I will list the aminos maily used for addiction, their dosages etc.. everything should be taken on a empty stomach... an hour b4 meals.. Take all of them together with lots of water... I have added stuff as I have done more research on this...
**Please check with your doctor or pharmacist for any interactions with any meds you may be taking.
B- vitamin Complex 100mgs, needed for absorption of aminos, rebuilding of the liver, reducing stress, If you can get injections from your doctor that is even better.. I would buy the sublingual for best absorption
Multi mineral vitamin high potency formula , just good to take all around, addicts are using lacking many of the right vitamins and minerals, and alot of prescription drugs rob our bodies of nutrients.
5HTP-- this is what tryptophan gets turned into prior to being turned into serotonin in our brains. Serotonin is what is usually depleted if we are depressed and anxious.. Taking this will help with PAWS ( post accute withdrawl syndrome) or eliminate you suffering from them all together DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTI DEPRESSANT
Dosage-- up to 300mgs a day 3x DAILY ( I take 100mgs 3x per day, start with the lower dose and move up if needed)
L-glutamine--amino acid required for GABA production, that is the relaxing part of our brain. up to 2000mgs 3x per day.. ( I take 1000 mgs 3x day, again start lower and work up if needed)
L-Taurine-- another "relaxing" amino up to 1000mgs 3x daily
DLPA-- helps restore the function to the pain receptors working with the enporphins/enkephalins, can also help with pain if you are someone that suffers with some kind of legitamate pain. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT or if you have DIABETES or HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Dose-- up to 2000mgs 3x per day (again you can start lower like 1000mgs 3x daily)
Sam-e-- aids in stress relief, depression,eases pain, and produces antioxidant effect that can improve the health of the liver 200-400mgs per day
Vitamin C-- use Ester c buffered form, detoxifies the system, and lessens cravings for drugs. Supports many body systems. Take 2,000mgs every 3 hours. Start with 1,000mgs and work your way up. Can cause loose stools, body will adjust.
Calcium 1,000mgs at bedtime Magnesium 1,000mgs at bedtime nourishes the central nervous system and helps control tremors like RLS and other muscle spasms calms and relaxes the body, helps sleep.
If you find yourself really struggling with energy after being on the aminos you can add L-tyrosine to the mix in the early part of the day.. up to 1,500mgs.. This is not usually used in the treatment of pain pill addiction and can over stimulate some people I would say only take it if you are still struggling with energy after starting everything else..
If you find yourself having some anxiety the amino L-theanine is like natural valium.. It has helped me so much I no longer need to take xanax at all for my panic attacks
As far as sleep.. in my early days off of pills I took a sleep blend from GNC with a L-theanine and calcium magnesium liquid everynight and slept like a baby.
I suggest GNC to purchase this stuff they are pretty cheap (some stuff is only 4.99 a bottle) they were also super helpful and knew alot.. I got a gold card to save some bucks in the future..
After a few months if you are feeling good you can taper the aminos back to once a day... then a few months after that a few times a week.. the best part about taking aminos instead of drugs is you don't have to take them forever to get the benefit.. the FIX the problem not put a band aid on it.
Protein shakes can be of great benefit.. protein is needed for rebuilding of nearly everything in the body.
If you have any questions I am always around.. FLaddict
**Please check with your doctor or pharmacist for any interactions with any meds you may be taking.
B- vitamin Complex 100mgs, needed for absorption of aminos, rebuilding of the liver, reducing stress, If you can get injections from your doctor that is even better.. I would buy the sublingual for best absorption
Multi mineral vitamin high potency formula , just good to take all around, addicts are using lacking many of the right vitamins and minerals, and alot of prescription drugs rob our bodies of nutrients.
5HTP-- this is what tryptophan gets turned into prior to being turned into serotonin in our brains. Serotonin is what is usually depleted if we are depressed and anxious.. Taking this will help with PAWS ( post accute withdrawl syndrome) or eliminate you suffering from them all together DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTI DEPRESSANT
Dosage-- up to 300mgs a day 3x DAILY ( I take 100mgs 3x per day, start with the lower dose and move up if needed)
L-glutamine--amino acid required for GABA production, that is the relaxing part of our brain. up to 2000mgs 3x per day.. ( I take 1000 mgs 3x day, again start lower and work up if needed)
L-Taurine-- another "relaxing" amino up to 1000mgs 3x daily
DLPA-- helps restore the function to the pain receptors working with the enporphins/enkephalins, can also help with pain if you are someone that suffers with some kind of legitamate pain. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT or if you have DIABETES or HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Dose-- up to 2000mgs 3x per day (again you can start lower like 1000mgs 3x daily)
Sam-e-- aids in stress relief, depression,eases pain, and produces antioxidant effect that can improve the health of the liver 200-400mgs per day
Vitamin C-- use Ester c buffered form, detoxifies the system, and lessens cravings for drugs. Supports many body systems. Take 2,000mgs every 3 hours. Start with 1,000mgs and work your way up. Can cause loose stools, body will adjust.
Calcium 1,000mgs at bedtime Magnesium 1,000mgs at bedtime nourishes the central nervous system and helps control tremors like RLS and other muscle spasms calms and relaxes the body, helps sleep.
If you find yourself really struggling with energy after being on the aminos you can add L-tyrosine to the mix in the early part of the day.. up to 1,500mgs.. This is not usually used in the treatment of pain pill addiction and can over stimulate some people I would say only take it if you are still struggling with energy after starting everything else..
If you find yourself having some anxiety the amino L-theanine is like natural valium.. It has helped me so much I no longer need to take xanax at all for my panic attacks
As far as sleep.. in my early days off of pills I took a sleep blend from GNC with a L-theanine and calcium magnesium liquid everynight and slept like a baby.
I suggest GNC to purchase this stuff they are pretty cheap (some stuff is only 4.99 a bottle) they were also super helpful and knew alot.. I got a gold card to save some bucks in the future..
After a few months if you are feeling good you can taper the aminos back to once a day... then a few months after that a few times a week.. the best part about taking aminos instead of drugs is you don't have to take them forever to get the benefit.. the FIX the problem not put a band aid on it.
Protein shakes can be of great benefit.. protein is needed for rebuilding of nearly everything in the body.
If you have any questions I am always around.. FLaddict
its in the upper right and lower left corner of your screen.....tells all about the amino acids
the health pages in the forum........go to Amino Acids Update, it should be on ur screen.....
I was just wondering cuz my health page thingy box is in the lower part of my right side of the page.........not sure why
Look in the Health pages top right.
msshell
I just ordered mine from half dot com for $18.39 shipped I already own the "Seven weeks to sobriety" book, but this one is for drug addicts.
msshell
I just ordered mine from half dot com for $18.39 shipped I already own the "Seven weeks to sobriety" book, but this one is for drug addicts.
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