Vicodin

[Moon Leaf (obviously not my real name? S]

I am battling an addiction to Vicodin stemming from a root canal which I underwent nearly 2 years ago. I have smoked pot years. Daily, in fact. It has torn me up. My confidense, my spirit; everything. I am newly married for the first time and am considering a pregnancy in the near future, but want to ensure that all chemicals are out of my body (this will remain the case even after my child arrives), my concern is how long does it take to get these drugs completely out of my system, knowing that there was a time recently - prior to our wedding - when I was taking up to 3 to 4 extra strength Vicodins per day or 6 to 8 regular strength per day. It's a sad truth, and it's embarrassing. But, I know in my heart this is not what I'm about. Marijuana was the gateway drug when I was 12 and vicodin was something that I felt made me "happy." I felt confident and not as nervous to engage in idle conversation with friends/relatives when I was on Vicodin. Now, my thoughts are drastically different. I want to be healthy and I want a healthy family. So, I'm asking this question of anyone out there.

I appreciate the help.

[FLaddict]

You posted on a thread from the archives that is from 2000... I am sure none of those people are here anymore.. If you have a question concerning your use of vicodin and addiction I suggest you post a new question at the main page so current members of the forum can give you support..

[lola19962007]

I am really concernd for myself. I am afraid that I am becoming addicted to vicodin. It makes me happy and able to deal with life. Without it I feel hopeless.

[lola19962007]

How rude and heartless! How do you know what they have been through!! Just another rude comment from a heartless man.

[Brian to Sick and Scared]

Addicts are DESTINED to fail when they take the approach that they must keep their addiction totally hidden from everyone.  For successful recovery you MUST at least have one person close to you who knows what you are going through.  This is a critical part of recovery.  You see, getting off the opiates is the easy part.  I know it doesn't seem that way now, but it will later.  STAYING off the opiates is the hard part, and for that you really do need the support of people close to you.  As long as you keep this problem totally hidden from those people who could support you, you drastically decrease your chance of staying clean.  You also should join a group like NA or AA.  These fellowships of addicts have been proven to increase the chance for successful recovery.  Good luck to you.  Brian

[daisy]

hi i'm also addicted to vicodin i'ts been 3 long years for me it started with a visit to the dentist a root canal gum surgery and then your hooked im getting help now for it but its not easy, i dont take it to get high just to feal normal,i was taking 10 a day now i'm down to 4 but find it hard and im so afraid; but with the help of my doc and god it will be okay,thank you

[daisy]

hi i"m addicted to vicodin it"s been a long long time for me it all started with a dental appointment and got worst and worst its been 3 years now im finally trying  to get help now, i have 4 kids i'm 40 and hate depending on it i'm so tired of this addiction, it  takes your hole life over,now for me its been so long,that i dont get a buss,it's just a craving,i take it to feal normal,i take 10 pills a day,or more,well i did,i'm down to 6a day,my doctor is taking me off slow,i cant go into rehab because no one in my family has a clue i hope to get off soon,