Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Has Opiate use permanently ruined my enjoyment of alcohol?!

I have a strange question that i cant find the answer for. I took Tramadol/Zydol for around 7 months. ever since i stopped taking it i cannot get the effects of alcohol e.g the buzz, euphoria.

please note it is NOT a tolerance issue, i can drink and drink until im sick and not feel anything. (it was just to test how much i could drink/prove it wasnt tolerance)

i have been in abstinence from Tramadol for about a year now, im really worried im permanently damaged. any help or ideas why this is happening?

thank you
11 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
thank you for that. i never knew it could take 2 years! i know the brain can recover from lots of things, afterall things like caffeine - is one of the most abused drugs yet people recover from it
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
IMO, i don't think your permanently damaged. With trams, it can take anywhere from 6 months to two years for your brain to rewire itself. I know exactly what your going through, I know your probably thinking it's never ending, but it is. It will only get better from here.  Best wishes!!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
so you recovered? its been 13 months of trams for me and still no buzz from alcohol, im scared im damaged for life
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi!! Congrats on getting off those trams!! I was addicted to them for years, very hard to come off of, to say the least. In my experience, it took a while for my brain to "rewire" itself. I don't drink that often (once or twice a year), but shortly after detoxing from trams, it seemed like I had to drink a lot to even get a buzz, however, that changed, so be careful. Me and Jose Cuervo are no longer friends, lol!!!  Take care!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
thank you, that was powerful, i definitely had some dark times on tramadol, i feel ever worse now knowing its done something to my brain
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I'm good thank goodness!
Helpful - 0
7282682 tn?1397237735
At the top of the page look under communities and you will get a drop down which lists  all the diff groups. I hesitated telling you because I dont want you to go away. But hey you could be a member of both. Please dont be put off by the previous response. M H saved my life and I hope you will feel the same way in the future.

Keep posting and progressing.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
i have just posted in the alcoholism forum, thanks. im ok, how are you?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hey I'm so glad you came back!! You are more than welcome to stay here and talk. The alcoholism forum is the one I was referencing. You don't have to be an alcoholic, just thought they may have an answer.  This forum is probably the best for you so please don't be put off. How are you feeling today?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
thank you for that. where is the alcohol forum? all i can find is alcoholism, which i dont have
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi, this is a substance abuse forum. No offense but it's not for finding one's lost buzz.

If you think you have a problem w/ substances, this is the place to find help.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the General Health Community

Top General Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
19694731 tn?1482849837
AL
80052 tn?1550343332
way off the beaten track!, BC
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.