help im very very addicted to codeine

[faz84]

Hi ,
     I DONT KNOW IF ANYONE CAN HELP , IM 24 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A GOOD JOB, HOWEVER I HAVE A REALLY BAD CODEINE ADDICTION. IVE BEEN ABUSING PAINKILLERS FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS ON AND OFF NOW BUT THIS IS THE WORST ITS EVER BEEN AND IM STRUGGLING TO STOP. I JUST FEEL I HAVE VERY LITTLE HELP AND SUPPORT AND A **** AMOUNT OF WILL POWER. MY MUM STARTED GIVING ME CODEINE PHOS FOR HEADACHE/PERIOD PAIN ETC WHEN I WAS 11, I WAS NEVER ADDICTED BUT BECAME ADDICTED TO MORPHINE WHEN I WAS 19 AS I COULD EASILY GET IT FROM WORK. IM NOT TAKING ANYTHING ELSE AT THE MOMENT JUST CODEINE BUT NEED TO BE AWAY FROM THESE DRUGS FOR LIFE. MY MUM DIED SUDDENLY 2 WEEKS AGO SHE BECAME A CHRONIC ALCOHOLIC AND OPIOID ABUSER, SHE WAS USING CO CODAMOL AS THE DOC STOPPED HER CODEINE PRESCRIPTIONS SHE WAS THEREFORE TAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF PARACETAMOL WITH ALCOHOL WHICH I THINK KILLED HER , SHE WAS ONLY 40.  IM TAKING 25-35 CODEINE PHOSPHATE 60MG PER DAY AND KNOW ILL END UP THE SAME WAY.  I DONT KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM AND FEEL NO BODY UNDERSTANDS. HAS ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS OR EXPERIENCE OF THIS? ..............PLEASE HELP  

[debzy]

Hi can anybody help me? I have been taking some form of opiate drugs for 24 years since a motorbike accident in which I lost my boyfriend. I have reduced from temgesic, MST, pethedine and dihydracodeine to codeine phosphate but have been on these for many years. I have realized that although I am taking 28 tablets a day (28x30mg) they are doing nothing at all. I haven't had any for 3 days and I need someone to tell me how to make it easier and tell me how long I can expect this to last. Thanks Debbie

[green eyed lady]

I haven't commented on this site in quite awhile but I wanted to talk to you. First off, you are a very intelligent person and I've read some of your responses to others and I feel that you are very sympathetic as well. Secondly, I am very sorry about your Mother-I can't imagine the pain you are going through right now....losing your Mother and detoxing as well. You are stronger than you realize! And I know you can do this and come out on the other end a victor!

I believe that things happen for a reason...and maybe this is your Mother's final gift to you-a second chance at a great life...not to follow in her footprints but to become the person you are meant to become! I hope I haven't offended you by saying this but I truly believe that there is a reason why things happen and maybe your Mother's death will not be in vain....You know what you need to do and now you just need the support...know that you have a friend in New York who is sending you the best every day! God Bless!

[10356]

good morning and welcome to the forum.. first I'm very sorry to read of the death of your mother.. how very sad and tragic... You have come to a good place for support.. although codine was not my doc it is still a addiction... as with any addiction you have to be stronger then it.. have you anybody to hold your pills as it would be good if you can taper a bit.. Others will be along that know more about the wd effects of this drug as it is I'm hesitant to advise as I have never had to come off this.. Please stay for support as this makes all the difference... read gain knowledge about your addiction and come out fighting for your life.. as this is what addiction is a battle for your life.. If you ever need someone to talk to please feel free to contact me.. addiction can be a very lonely place.. I wish you well.. lesa