addicted to oxycontin

[jibbs1]

i take about 80mg about once a day but i really want to quit without goin to a clinic because i dont want my family to know that there 19 year old family member is addicted to it if anyone can give me advise i would deeply appreciate it THNX

[bandnmom]

Well you are off to a good start. Admitting it to yourself and reaching out for help is so important. Not sure if you want to do CT or a taper? Either way everyone is here to help. I did it CT. You will feel like you have a bad flu for a about a week but after day 5 things do start to get better. Keep yourself busy even when its the last thing you want to do. Excersise helps alot to. Watch a funny movie..read a good book andthing to keep your mind elsewhere. You will find what works for you. In the health pages here look up the Thomas Recipe. It has helped many people here. Post, post, post. It really does help. There is nothing that would shock us. We have all been right where you are at. Its a hard battle but one that is totally doable. Just stay strong. Remember you didnt get here over night so it is gonna take time.

[worried878]

Well...fortunately ur dose is no higher than that...some take that amount several times a day...oxycontin is time released so it is hard to split them in to pieces and taper...oxycodone would be easier to taper with...or u could CT...may feel bad for a few days but u r young and u will pull thru..tell everyone u have the flu...what is it that u want to do?

[jibbs1]

thanx i appreciate the addvise

[Baby327]

Hi ya all' my name is Jackie. I am married to a man who I just found out was addicted to oxy to the past ten years. He has been clean for 17 days now and doing great. But how did I not know. I mean Iknew something he is 150 lbs, and 6'2. Will he go back? He's doing treatment at home with a little clanazapam. WHat should I do? I love him, and want us to stay together, but what can I do for my husband?

[joann1975]

Hi there welcome to the forum! You have posted on an older thread. You will get so much more help & responses if you click back to forum and post question and start your own thread. There are a lot of people here who can help.....this could get passed by easier b/c of the original date.

You will get lots of info & support here!

JoAnn