How long does Vicoden Stay in System

[Paulcalif]

My wife is an Vicoden addict, she is trying to quit. I tested her and she just failed. She also failed on Friday. She swears she hasn't had anything since Thursday when she said she took Soma with codiene. I told her that was not acceptable, and she said ok. I read in different posts that opiates can stay in your system anywhere from 2 to 7 days. What do you guys think, you are the experts! Am I just being played again?

Thanks

[flmagi]

Have you ?or her concidered Suboxone? It has worked wonders for so many people. She will also need some other support like N/A or counseling. But maybe if she got on the Sub. she could start thinking clearly and without so much pain and would then agree to go for counseling.

[Paulcalif]

I know I shouldn't blame myself, but I have been an enabler for all these years. I have made idle threats so many times that she doesn't belive I will follow through. I am afraid, she may have to find out the hard way.

The last thing I want to do is give up on her, but my family and sanity are at stake.

I was hoping this time was going to be different, but then, I hoped that every time.

I'm glad this community is here, there aren't many people out there that understand.

Thanks to all of you.

[avisg]

I can tell how much you want to help your wife it sad that she does not want to help herself .From the sounds of it she is going to have to hit rock bottom before she wants to quit ,which she may find happens if you deside you have had enough.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I hate how these pills can run your life. I do not envy your position here. We are here for you.

[Paulcalif]

I think an in-house treatment center is a great idea, and yes, I have mentioned it. She won't go. Yes, I have asked to to join the group here, but she won't. I printed out several posts for her to read, and she read them, that was the best I could do.

I agree that she doesn't need the meds for the pain.

She thinks she can beat it on her own, but that won't work, it never has, she has tried dozens of times.

An intervention is a good idea, but I think the only one left in her life willing to intervine is me. Her family, immediate and extended has pretty much given up trying to help her.

She really doesn't want help, that's the bottom line. When I ask her if she wants to quit, she says no. The only reason she ever agrees to, is to keep our marriage together.

That's not really a very good reason in my opinion.

[toxictome]

Welcome...this is a tough one. You said she was in a detox program, but left  early, after only 2 days. I would check out an inpatient treatment center. It sounds like she doesn't want to quit...which is the main problem...SHE has to want this..so if you do an intervention and get her into a tx center...she might? come around.....

Can you get her to come on this forum and read some posts?..
.it may help her decide.,    give her ...some hope??.

Keep posting..we're here for you.