Addicted to Roxicet

[Daniegirl1986]

I am 24 and i have a 3yr old daughter. me and my boyfriend have been together for 7 years now and he is addicted to roxies the last 2. he has stole from me and lies right out to my face about doing them and stealing from me. i dont know what to do i feel like im going crazy i dont know weither hes lieing anymore or not and i also think i can tell when hes on them but he swears hes not. I dont know what to do for him i have told him if he didnt quit i would kick him out and i have twice. he says he'll never do it again and 2 or 3 days later hes up to it again. i dont know what to do please help.

[pillguy]

Some more comments:  Roxies are highly addictive.  I moved from oxycontin (roxies, etc) to hydros because the withdrawals were not as bad.  Then I started to taper down some.  Many failures while doing this but the general trend was towards less usage.  It got to the point of just using to maintain at work.  Then, when I was emotionally and psychologically ready, I stopped.  I called my dealer and told him I wasn't going to be getting anymore.  Days 4-6 are about the hardest.  After that you start feeling a little better.  Very little better, but better.  Each week seems better  compared to the week before it.  It's kind of like any difficult project, the hardest part is getting started.

[pillguy]

IBKleen's answer may seem pretty harsh, but she's right on.  I have a wonderful woman in my life.  She came into my life after my last wife intentionally OD'd on methadone.  I lied, stashed money to buy drugs, you name it.  A sober person would have difficulty understanding how someone could do these things.  The drugs are in charge.  You will do almost anything to get them.  The sickness addicts talk about is not just a physical sickness, it's an emotional and psychological sickness.  It's like emotional torture while in withdrawal and all you need to fix it is a pill, every 3-4 hours, for the rest of your life.  Or you can quit.  And for some, the only option is in-patient rehab.  That's not a sure thing, but for those who just can't break away, it may be the only option to have a chance for a narcotic-free life.

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

Addicts are liars and thieves. If you think he is doing either, he probably is. You are not going crazy. The drugs are controlling him now and he may not want to hurt you but he cannot help himself as long as he continues to use.

If he does not admit he has a problem and does not want to quit, there is nothing you can do for him. I am so sorry.

I will suggest that you get help for yourself to understand addiction. You can do a google search and find either a Nar-Anon or Al-Anon meeting in your area. There you will find people just like yourself who you can talk with and have coffee with.

I wish I had some better news for you but until he is ready to quit, it will only get worse.

Please take care of yourself.