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My friend is addicted to hydrocodone.  Under Doctor supervision she is trying to come off but is resisting.  As her friend what can I do to help her get through this?
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you can support her in ways. She has to want your support. If she does come off or wean down it will have to be her and you more less pat her on the back..i,m tapering myself of low dose of perks..I got very lucky I found a friend on here we helping each other threw it.shes knows it wont be easy but she can do it..BLESS YOU FOR WANTING TO HELP YOUR FRIEND!!
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