methadone addiction

[NewDaze]

How long does it take for addiction to begin after taking methadone?  A week, two,three,four weeks???

[mrmichael67]

I don't see how a healthy debate about a very relevant topic has anything to do with one not having peace in their life.  Can't say I see any correlation.

One thing I would like to add after a discussion with my mom this morning, who is a nurse (RN).  She was taking prednisone a few years back and when she stopped taking it, she had nasty withdrawals.  Is she a prednisone addict?

[RobynBanks]

teehee...that's funny.

[suzneedshelp]

Hey!  I am impressed with your knowledge about addiction.  Gained from long hard gut wrenching experience i am sure.  I am now on day 75 and really doin well today for the first time.  I am experiencing some real glimpses of experiencing serenity for the first time.  My pain is manageable and my cravings have been nuts...but... now i believe i am finally gaining the tools i need to beat em one day at a time.  Whatever works for anyone is worth seeking.  For me it is NA.  I am blessed to have an awesome sponsor and some great friends in Na and AA to help me to see the light from my temporary dark places.
Anyway...e-mail me if ya like:  anyone feel free to...
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Peace to you search for life...
Suzie

[suzneedshelp]

It is so clear the people who have gained some peace in their life and those who have not.  Yes, i am not one there yet by any means.. but i am struggling to grow and learn and would never think i have all the answers about ANYTHING!  The program of recovery is by necessity, a time of breakthru growth in our lives or it ends in jail, institutions or death.
My dear Hippee is an example of one who is definitely attaining higher energy spiritual heights.  I use him as an example from which to learn.
May we all be more patient and helpful to each other.
Peace and love to ALL of you...
Suzie

[mrmichael67]

I forgot to mention that hypothetical person in the first sentence of my last post never took one extra pill and NEVER deviated from his treatment plan.  He took the pills when needed and when they weren't, he got rid of them.  Sorry, but you can't sell me on the fact that person is an addict.  You just can't because he's not an addict.  If you take them for long enough, you will become physically dependent on them.  That is just the nature of the beast.  They don't differentiate.  And mrs rat, it was your lack of funds that did that to you, not the methadone.  If you were able to afford treatment and come off of it right, that wouldn't have happened to you.  Being able to sustain treatment is a must for being on any opioid, not just methadone.

[mrmichael67]

So, if a person gets hurt, goes on pain meds, gets better, gets off the meds and then now, two years later, are med free, are they still an addict?  Hey, once an addict, always an addict, right?  And, I do believe that once one, always one.  Once the withdrawals disappear, you are still one.  EVERY chronic pain patient on chronic opioid therapy is an addict?  That is exactly what you are saying.