im am in virginia and fresh out of the military (won't say what branch but theres only 2 down here) i was clean from heroin for a few years while in the military but relapsed towards the end of my career on morphine and other pain killers,... and now im married..unemplyed and lost most of my veteran benifits even though i served in a time of war and expierienced awful things for my country..i think i need detox but i've been so many times i doubt anything will be different this time i'd rather just go do my drug of choice but i have a wife now and that stops me but for how long...please help or offer some advice..thank you. you can email me at bostonsfinest06@yahoo.com i am a 22 year old male
Boston, Welcome to the board. Curious as to why you are losing your benefits. What type of discharge did you receive? Shantel
bostonsfinest
i had been down the road of detox many times with no success until i did suboxone, sooner or later you do have to taper off of it but it has been a lifesaver for me and my intention of mentioning suboxone is for those who have given up on the possibility of a clean life. i thought at first sub was the magic cure but it is not, the only thing that i have achieved is the ability to withdraw from opiates painlessly and for that it put me in a state of mind to be willing to seek sobriety by going to NA meetings, getting a sponsor and starting 12 step recovery living. without sub i am a failure to seeking sobriety, i now know there is a lot of work ahead of me, but my hopes is that the taper off sub will be so slow my mind and body will not notice.
google suboxone, you know deep down inside that you just cannot go on using heroin for the rest of your life and if you want a healthy marriage, heroin has to go! as the NA saying goes and is so true, drugs bring jails institutions and death! those are the 3 things that surely comes with drug addiction.
welcome to this most wonderful forum, you will find hope and support and understanding here. dont give up! jewels/julie
i had been down the road of detox many times with no success until i did suboxone, sooner or later you do have to taper off of it but it has been a lifesaver for me and my intention of mentioning suboxone is for those who have given up on the possibility of a clean life. i thought at first sub was the magic cure but it is not, the only thing that i have achieved is the ability to withdraw from opiates painlessly and for that it put me in a state of mind to be willing to seek sobriety by going to NA meetings, getting a sponsor and starting 12 step recovery living. without sub i am a failure to seeking sobriety, i now know there is a lot of work ahead of me, but my hopes is that the taper off sub will be so slow my mind and body will not notice.
google suboxone, you know deep down inside that you just cannot go on using heroin for the rest of your life and if you want a healthy marriage, heroin has to go! as the NA saying goes and is so true, drugs bring jails institutions and death! those are the 3 things that surely comes with drug addiction.
welcome to this most wonderful forum, you will find hope and support and understanding here. dont give up! jewels/julie
Boston...welcome to the board. I'm confused, why would you lose your benefits? Did something happen? Having been through treatment, I'm sure you know the drill. Nothing changes until something changes. Stop putting the pills in your mouth and get your butt to a meeting. You can come up with all the excuses you want, but whatever you're doing right now, isn't working. Time to try something else. Hope you stick around....Cowgirl
Boston Start off with this premise "It sure is hell ain't going to be easy", then flush those pills and either get to a detox if needed or get some over the counter medications and prepare for the w/ds from hell for 4-5 days. You will have to tell your wife because you will be sick does she know at this time? This board is filled with some great people and great advise so if you can't start a meeting or counseling at the very least stick with this it will keep you somewhat accountable. We are here if you need us
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Welcome Boston...
Thank you for sharing...I remember those feelings you described and for me, I had to hit my own bottom (not somebody else's bottom) and basically my bottom was when I was sick and tired of being sick & tired, I no longer was living life but merely existing...even after I CT'd the pills, I still relapsed a few times....for me, once I hit my bottom and quite trying to do it my way, I had to get honest with myself and then be open & willing to do anything it took for my sobriety....stick around and read some of the other posts, keep sharing and we'll be here to help you and answer any questions you have...I'd also like to thank you for serving our Country...
Take care,
Stacey
Thank you for sharing...I remember those feelings you described and for me, I had to hit my own bottom (not somebody else's bottom) and basically my bottom was when I was sick and tired of being sick & tired, I no longer was living life but merely existing...even after I CT'd the pills, I still relapsed a few times....for me, once I hit my bottom and quite trying to do it my way, I had to get honest with myself and then be open & willing to do anything it took for my sobriety....stick around and read some of the other posts, keep sharing and we'll be here to help you and answer any questions you have...I'd also like to thank you for serving our Country...
Take care,
Stacey
Dear Bostonsfinest:
If you have benefits to go back to treatment, do it. Just because it didn't take before doesn't mean it won't this time. It takes whatever it takes. Lots of people have to go in more than once. I wouldn't recommend withdrawl without medical assistance though Does your wife know? Keep posting, this is an awesome forum with so much positive support..
If you have benefits to go back to treatment, do it. Just because it didn't take before doesn't mean it won't this time. It takes whatever it takes. Lots of people have to go in more than once. I wouldn't recommend withdrawl without medical assistance though Does your wife know? Keep posting, this is an awesome forum with so much positive support..
I just saw this thread and wanted to post before I am off for the day.
I am really glad that you are here! This is where you belong. You have taken the first most important step. I am sorry that you don't have any benefits. I couldn't imagine how difficult that must be. However, you sound like you are one tough cookie, you will not let something like that stand in the way of you getting the help that you need.
Can you do some research online to find something that is free?
Good luck to you and welcome!
Keep coming back!
Keep posting!
I am really glad that you are here! This is where you belong. You have taken the first most important step. I am sorry that you don't have any benefits. I couldn't imagine how difficult that must be. However, you sound like you are one tough cookie, you will not let something like that stand in the way of you getting the help that you need.
Can you do some research online to find something that is free?
Good luck to you and welcome!
Keep coming back!
Keep posting!
Boston, You didn't post back after your original post. Just curious how you were doing? Check in when you have time. Shantel
