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detox from home.. somebody help before i go over the edge

two years ago i started using Oxycodone HCL 5 mg pills i wouldnt use everyday but by a year ago i started taking them everyday.. i take anywhere from 30 mg - 60 mg a day. i have a couple methadone 10 mg tab (5 to be exact) can i use them for a couple days to detox off this medication? or can you tell me what to do to detox of this stuff?
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HI first off flush the methadone it wont help your best bet is to ether slow taper get your doctor involved or just C/T and jump you will be sick for about 4 days but on day 5 most people feel a lot better let us know witch way you think will work for you tapering requires discipline and perseverance you dont beat the withdrawals but rather spread out a milder version over a months time its not as ez as it sound and most addicts su ck at tapering jumping off gets it over with quick your sick with flu like symptoms for a week then you done kinds like ripping a band aid off keep reading the posts and learn as much as you can
look up the thomas resipe on the lower right of this screen *** willll give you supluments to help you threw to do this you got to want it bad there is no 1/2 a s s ed approach to doing this we can help you along the way we detox people here everyday you will be in goood company your habit is not that far out of control yet its time to do something about it will wait for your reply good luck and God bless........Gnarly  
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Welcome to the forum, our members are unable to post a tapering plan as you should always consult your doctor as they are aware of medical history and other medications that may impact your treatment.  We are certainly here to offer you support though with your recovery.
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