Is there hope for me?? Really...

[4way2long]

Been taking narcotics for 13 years! Is it even possible to stop? I want so badly for my life to b my own!

[jifmoc]

Whoa hold on. This isn't a "convenience" thing. You HAVE to be willing to do whatever it takes to transform your life. That includes taking the time to withdraw. The thing about addicts is that we always want comfort and convenience. You need to be willing to give whatever it takes to do this.

That 24 hour detox has not only caused fatalities, it has proven to be ineffective. And it's outrageously expensive. Why not do it the old fashioned way, which is effective and free. Your changes don't stop after you detox. This is a whole life change. You'll need to address your addict that is still alive and well after you put down the drugs. You've been on a very significant dose for a long time. It's going to take TIME.

[4way2long]

My husband has permanent nerve damage that gets worse w pain & an ECG is done every yr which shows the damage getting worse. He's on a lot of diff meds so he really doesn't notice what I e taken. I'm the sole bread winner & I can't b w/drawing at work, especially w the kind of work I do.  Does anyone kno around how much it costs for the rapid 24 hour detox that I've heard about? And does it really work?

[Coperniki]

There's always hope. I'm only 7 months in a mostly sober state. It's still rough, but there are good days where I feel more than amazing. And they continue and more good days come. If you do quit I would suggest a taper, it will most likely be hard and you will probably feel rebound pain coming off such a high dose, but if you take more than your taper regimen it will only delay your healing process. You have to be strong and really want to quit. I wish the best of luck to you.

[jifmoc]

Hi welcome. Your dose is higher than some and less than others. That doesn't matter.

Why would it be too late? If you are still breathing and want to quit you are in the game.

The VERY first thing you need to do is remove all access. You must be getting them other places aside from you husband, right? First you have to tell your husband. You won't get clean if you can still find them. Any doctor or dealer needs to be cut off, too.

Are you willing to do this?

[Seanimanadict]

Yes mam its definitely possible and thus is a wonderful place to get support . You have taken the first step by wanting your life back now its time to follow through. It will be hard but you can do it as most of us have or are. Just keep posting how you feel and there will be others to come help. I know its scary but that's the addict side of the brain, let me ask you this is it more scary to die BC it happens to us "addicts" everyday. You can do this if you really and truly want your life back. The first week is hell but starts to definitely get better. Im proud of everyone  who wants to regain control of their life again. Please stay strong and imbpraying for you, Sean

[Kristen2015]

That is a huge dose.  I recommend a taper or rehab.  What is your motivation for wanting to quit?  Your husband doesn't notice that many pills missing?