If there's a will, there's a way!

[Casey429]

I think this is a very helpful sight and Tom seems to be very informative of his experiences.
I live with an addict, and he is a miserable person off percocet or vicodin. I see however if he knows he has a pill, and takes it, he is immediately better.Does this not seem that infact if that pill-percocet or vicodin-was replaced  with a sugar pill, the addict may not know? I also found that natural sleeping pills with Valerian root extract help him.
I agree that NA is also a must, but I know that some people are not addictive people. I am one of those. I have had 2 MAJOR back surgeries and am totally fused. I still have rods that stick out of my spine, and severe arthritis in my neck, and whenever I go to the doctor, they have no problem prescribing me ANY pain med. I just don't like feeling out of control, and rarely will take them. Maybe 2 or three times a year. I do use aspirin, and take a hot bath every night. I can however recomend some natural detox meds-charcoal is excellant. Cranberry is another as well as eating blueberries, and drinking alot of water. This would help with flushing the body. Would love to hear your thoughts!

[kim715]

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[Casey429]

Thanks for the response-this is helpful for me! Do you think you would know if someone replaced it?

[kim715]

I don't know about the pill being replaced with a placebo.My doc was vicodin and I know at times when I had run out and started feeling the slight w/ds ,that when the phone would ring and I knew I was going to have some soon before I even got it in my hands I was happy.However I wouldn't have been happy if 20 minutes after I took it I didn't start to feel that warm and fuzzy feeling all over.I think when your in the midst of your addiction the happiness comes from knowing you have enough pills to get you through so that you don't have to be dope sick.At least I know thats how it was for me.Peace.