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Heroin and soboxone
I have been using heroin for about nine months and supplementing my usage during the week with a small sliver of 8mg box. I have been clean from dope for 22days and subs for 7 days tomorrow. Like everyone else I just wanna have energy again..I was bummed to hear it was taken 90days .... Guess since a full 8mg of sub was lasting me a week I hoped my withdrawls would be far less severe. But day 6 and I do not wanna do anything but sit and do nothing. I have a job but can barely function. I have lost more weight being clean than when I used..no appetite or motivation to make food. This is far worse then I anticipated. Any input with my similar scenario? Thanks!!'n
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
When you take opiates for a long time like you have, your body's physiology has been altered. Your central nervous system has created a multitude of opioid receptors that all are screaming for endorphins (opiates) to fill them, but your body has now forgotten how to make them by itself.
It will takes time for your receptors to down-regulate (for the brain begin to heal) and to start making its own endorphins. Brain heals pretty slowly, so it may take months to get rid of feelings of sluggishness, restlessness and depression. The best thing you can do is take good care of yourself, eat healthy food, stay hydrated, keep active and busy. Stay away from sugar, soda, and simple carbs. Do not consume caffeine at least 6 hours prior to bedtime.
This is the nutritional information I give to our patients after the go though the intensive detox at our MDS clinic:
Multivitamin with a strong mineral component is absolutely necessary. Vitamins and minerals are cofactors/coenzymes for repair, healing, and normal function of the body.
Vitamin C – 2000 to 3000 mg per day in divided doses is also beneficial to your general health.
Fish oils, primrose oil or flax seed oil are necessary for repair and for proper function of cellular membranes and have anti-inflammatory properties. These need to be a of mix omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9 oils—4000 to 6000 mg per day in split doses. They can be purchased as liquids and mixed with your smoothies.
Rebuilding neurotransmitter production and function: S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine— (SAM-e) SAM-e is a necessary cofactor in the production of most neurotransmitters—serotonin, dopamine, adrenalin, and noradrenalin. It is especially important for you at this particular time and should be taken at a dose of 500 mg to 800mg twice per day.
Do not bother to take GABA as a supplement, it is naturally produced in the brain and when in the blood stream, the molecule is too large to cross the blood brain barrier.
Adrenal Support: research shows that there is a profound negative effect by opiates on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. This is why those who withdraw from opiates have protracted fatigue and problems with anxiety, libido and insomnia. Natural supplements for adrenal support are found under names such as Adrenal Plus, or Adrenplus. The starting dose is around 1000 mg per day in split doses.
Make sure you eat healthy, concentrating on whole grains, raw fruits and veggies. Make daily exercise part of your routine. Take good care of yourself.
It will takes time for your receptors to down-regulate (for the brain begin to heal) and to start making its own endorphins. Brain heals pretty slowly, so it may take months to get rid of feelings of sluggishness, restlessness and depression. The best thing you can do is take good care of yourself, eat healthy food, stay hydrated, keep active and busy. Stay away from sugar, soda, and simple carbs. Do not consume caffeine at least 6 hours prior to bedtime.
This is the nutritional information I give to our patients after the go though the intensive detox at our MDS clinic:
Multivitamin with a strong mineral component is absolutely necessary. Vitamins and minerals are cofactors/coenzymes for repair, healing, and normal function of the body.
Vitamin C – 2000 to 3000 mg per day in divided doses is also beneficial to your general health.
Fish oils, primrose oil or flax seed oil are necessary for repair and for proper function of cellular membranes and have anti-inflammatory properties. These need to be a of mix omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9 oils—4000 to 6000 mg per day in split doses. They can be purchased as liquids and mixed with your smoothies.
Rebuilding neurotransmitter production and function: S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine— (SAM-e) SAM-e is a necessary cofactor in the production of most neurotransmitters—serotonin, dopamine, adrenalin, and noradrenalin. It is especially important for you at this particular time and should be taken at a dose of 500 mg to 800mg twice per day.
Do not bother to take GABA as a supplement, it is naturally produced in the brain and when in the blood stream, the molecule is too large to cross the blood brain barrier.
Adrenal Support: research shows that there is a profound negative effect by opiates on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. This is why those who withdraw from opiates have protracted fatigue and problems with anxiety, libido and insomnia. Natural supplements for adrenal support are found under names such as Adrenal Plus, or Adrenplus. The starting dose is around 1000 mg per day in split doses.
Make sure you eat healthy, concentrating on whole grains, raw fruits and veggies. Make daily exercise part of your routine. Take good care of yourself.
Perhaps like my withdrAlws I was hope for some quicker answers....I am such an addict!! Lol
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