addicted to opiates

[rubieredstarr]

I'm hoping you can help me.I am addicted to pain meds and I really  need to come off of them.I don't have anymore left and I'm going to detox myself cold turkey,It has to be this way,I can not taper myself off of them,I have tried and it doesn't work.I cannot go to the doctor and tell them either.I need to know what to expect and how long it will take.I have been on them for 2 years. What can I do at home or over the counter meds to help relieve the symptoms.I have three wonderful boys to  care for and a job.I don't want to have anyone see me go through this.Help Please.

[stacey892]

oh im scared for you cold turkey is gonna be really tuff and im sorry to say i dont see you going to work or caring for your three boys im just being honest and real.. You need to get honest with your donctor he can and will help I will pray 4 you keep us posted stacey

[J T Junig, MD PhD]

Please see my prior answer to the heroin addict-- the answers are exactly the same.  

I left my three kids behind for over 3 months of residential treatment 8 years ago-- in retrospect the time was a tiny drop of nothing-- and the most important thing I have done in my life.