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Question from shocked wife of newly disclosed husband's opiate use/abuse.
Hello, My husband has just told me that he has been using/abusing opiates for over a year and a half without my knowledge. (I did wonder where the money was going but didn't think of anything like that.) Anyway, he is detoxing himself (allegedly) and is very weepy and has an answer for everthing. He is suddenly an expert on drug detox and withdrawal and everything related. He is almost 40 years old. We are upper middle class people, have 5 sons from toddler age to college......I am at a loss. Question - is it likely he can detox himself?
Wow 80mg x3-4 a day is a lot. His withdrawal must be hell!!! Tapering down is the best way. Cold turkey is the worst. Every minute feels like an hour and awful pains. Good luck. Didn't read all the posts
I'm in day 3 of my taper/weaning and it's awful. And I only took 50mg x3 a day for my back issues. My taper will take me 4-6 weeks to get off. That's a long time to feel awful for
keep us posted, I'm curious to see how he does and how he feels.
I'm in day 3 of my taper/weaning and it's awful. And I only took 50mg x3 a day for my back issues. My taper will take me 4-6 weeks to get off. That's a long time to feel awful for
keep us posted, I'm curious to see how he does and how he feels.
You're right about the money thing. No way could I have afforded to get myself hooked and the pills prior to having my business take off.
Danny: I think its more of a money thing. Those with money have access to doctors and they can pay for scripts and black market stuff on a whim.
I have about the same employees as you do. One of my biggest problems is saying no to me.
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I have about the same employees as you do. One of my biggest problems is saying no to me.
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Hey I own my own business too. About 35 employees, been in business 12 years or so. I wonder if this is a pattern? People who own businesses like drugs?
Glad you are feeling better and also glad you came back on. You will find a lot of helpful information here and you will also find members that honesty care.
As far as it being in the genes, that has been proven but if you ask me, I don't need scientific proof to know it is true. Talk to any addict and they will tell you that someone in their family had an addiction---of some form.
I know it is hard for him but the quicker he talks with his father, the better he will feel. right now he is harboring guilt which will keep him using. He needs to recognize his emotions and he needs to face them head on. He knows darn well that stealing from his father was wrong. It is over and done and he can't take it back. But what he can do is apologize and explain to his father that he is sick and needs help. that would be a huge step in the right direction. It sounds like his dad understands already and will support him. That is important. I know it may not seem like it but him admitting to you and admitting he stole is big, big , big toward his recovery.
I am concerned about the steroids. They are not good for the mind and body if abused and on top of everything else he does not need this right now, or ever. Hopefully it is not out of hand and it is something he can get under control fairly quickly.
How do you think you will approach this now?
As far as it being in the genes, that has been proven but if you ask me, I don't need scientific proof to know it is true. Talk to any addict and they will tell you that someone in their family had an addiction---of some form.
I know it is hard for him but the quicker he talks with his father, the better he will feel. right now he is harboring guilt which will keep him using. He needs to recognize his emotions and he needs to face them head on. He knows darn well that stealing from his father was wrong. It is over and done and he can't take it back. But what he can do is apologize and explain to his father that he is sick and needs help. that would be a huge step in the right direction. It sounds like his dad understands already and will support him. That is important. I know it may not seem like it but him admitting to you and admitting he stole is big, big , big toward his recovery.
I am concerned about the steroids. They are not good for the mind and body if abused and on top of everything else he does not need this right now, or ever. Hopefully it is not out of hand and it is something he can get under control fairly quickly.
How do you think you will approach this now?
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I guess for someone who is an insomniac getting off the opiates would probably really through their sleeping patterns out of whack. The ability to get a normal nights sleep seems to be the last thing that returns to normal as far as the physical withdrawals go.