I have tried to get help and hit every road block, I was told the MMT is not for me, I been on pills since 1985 I have been busted 4 time in N.J 3 times for writing 100 of prerscripions, posecion of CDS. and one time here in Bur, NC for altering a RX , and accused of writing over 1200 10mgs methadone, If i had insurance I sure they would have taken me, Im the later no insurance, any way a week of 4 canced appts, and 1 long a** appoinment with a rehab person taking my life back to when I was 12 years old; 5 hours ,told to come back thursday to see intake nurse between 2 vists and 2 piss tests 3 blood draws they tell me I dont fit in I would have to see there Doctor next thursday. This all started on this past monday, so I did it right up to thursday when the nurse said I must see DR ON NEXT THURSDAY THIS IS WHILE i AM IN WITHDRALS, i TOLD THEM THURS THANKS bUT i DONT WANT TO WASTE ANYMORE OF YOUR TIME AND WALKED OUT i WENT THEW ALOT AND REALLY TRID, i ASK WHAT SHOULD i DO NOW i AM IN WD HE SAID DO WHAT EVER. I LEARNED FOR ME I WILL NEVER NEVER DOIT AGAIN, YES I AM USING I TOOK 6 ROXICODONE 30 MGS TODAY I FEEL GREAT BUT LOST. IWILL BE DRUG FREE BUT THAT WILL BE WHEN I DIE IF YOU DONT HAVE THE CASH THE SYSTEM DONT GIVE A DAM, JUST LIKE THE USA IS LETTING ARE MEN AND WOMEN DIE FOR THOSE TOWEL HEADS,
Roger,
Who cancelled the appointments, you or the doctor's office?
Who cancelled the appointments, you or the doctor's office?
THE OFFICE I TOLD YOUALL I DID EVERTHING I COULD F THE SYSTEM
there is relief..
once you get clean (UNLIKE MY STUPID a**) you have to make sure you don't go back.
hugs to you ..
and I feel your pain.
kerry
once you get clean (UNLIKE MY STUPID a**) you have to make sure you don't go back.
hugs to you ..
and I feel your pain.
kerry
Can anyone offer concrete advice for Roger? He needs help and has no financial resources to get it. What do people do?
My oldest sister has done (and is still doing) every drug imaginable. She's 56 and doesn't have a pot to pi$$ in. She told me there is a very long wait for free rehab, so she just gives up, like Roger seems to be doing.
What can we do to help???
My oldest sister has done (and is still doing) every drug imaginable. She's 56 and doesn't have a pot to pi$$ in. She told me there is a very long wait for free rehab, so she just gives up, like Roger seems to be doing.
What can we do to help???
gosh roger,
i wish i had something to offer you, i can give you my prayers tonight, i can listen to you for a while if you need an ear. i know someone will come along soon with something that will be of better help. i feel your frustrations. i so wished i could do something more. just know i am here praying.
terrianne
i wish i had something to offer you, i can give you my prayers tonight, i can listen to you for a while if you need an ear. i know someone will come along soon with something that will be of better help. i feel your frustrations. i so wished i could do something more. just know i am here praying.
terrianne
When Sirch entered her plea for help for her son and said oxy's are being taken by young people at an alrming rate, I get scared for us (addicts).
The addiction monster is strong. We cannot lose the fight. We cannot lose Roger to this beast. I hope someone can help.
The addiction monster is strong. We cannot lose the fight. We cannot lose Roger to this beast. I hope someone can help.
nope
dont give up hope roger, hope is all we have sometimes and you are way worth it. someone will be by soon with something helpful just hang in there.
terrianne
terrianne
Roger,
Just by coming on the board and posting tonight, it shows you have an iota of hope left in you....
Can you take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day with the help of NA and this board???
Will they take you in at the ER?
Just by coming on the board and posting tonight, it shows you have an iota of hope left in you....
Can you take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day with the help of NA and this board???
Will they take you in at the ER?
Roger, ur in SC? The south seems a lot tougher then ny to get help with no $. tHAT IS A SAD TRUTH, BUT I THINK ONE PLACE THEY WILL HELP YOU IS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. I think, im not sure. When i was in alabama i wasnt in as bad a situation as yours, but in some ways similar. I think (again im not sure) i would try going to an emergency room at a different hospitol, maybe even call first. It's imprtant to try to play it cool, which it seems you have been. I dont know if ull end up in a detox, but u should get at lest clonidine, (which helps a lot) and a referral to someone. If u got an ol lady or even a girl who is a friend, u might want ot have her make the call, acting desparate, & maybe somehow getting across the idea , without saying it, that u are in a possible 'life threatening' (not suicide or anything like that , cause then u create more problems) situation as a result of wd's. But play it careful, and it might work. Sorry u have having such a rough go of it, the south can be pretty cold when u have no money. If all else fails, cant u pick up some darvocet? BUT DONT EVEN THINK OF playing Dr with a pen, especially not down there.
daa da THE board there is little hope for anyone taking pills over 20 years I am going to try to keep my meds as prescibe so i dont withdrall, my livein girlfriend of 10 years who dont have any addictions is going to help by holding the last 2 weeks of a months rx and give me 2 30's aday till see doc each month , I have done everthing I moved from NJ to NC thinking that would help daa the devil is everywhere just like GOD
Dog thanks but ng I do have alive in girl friend of 10 yaers, She is no dope head I would not but all this on her she will hold some pills and save for end of month I see my new Doctor wedsday it will be my second appt. He got me off the methadone switching me to roxys 15 , it worked but I ran out in 2 weeks
Dog's right about the south Roger, or at least from where I'm sitting. It's a joke. Close to six months ago I was feeling your frustration. Sadly, if you don't have money and insurance, the system turns up it's nose at you. It can be done though, Roger. Don't give up. I wish you luck and strength. love, Kat
Please excuse my ignorance but, what is MMT?
Are you or have you tried the Suboxone program?
Are you or have you tried the Suboxone program?
hi there,
try rehabs out of town. if you are using couldn't you have at least waited until thursday, roger to see the nurse?
have you also checked in your area for help with medicaid, free medical clinics etc...
don't give up roger. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
a friend of mine got caught writing his own rx and is doing time. a longgggggg time.
hang in there. there is hope!
try rehabs out of town. if you are using couldn't you have at least waited until thursday, roger to see the nurse?
have you also checked in your area for help with medicaid, free medical clinics etc...
don't give up roger. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
a friend of mine got caught writing his own rx and is doing time. a longgggggg time.
hang in there. there is hope!
Hey you,
Seriously, what state are you in...do you mind telling me? I live in WA. and there are tons of state funded programs and everywhere gov. funds. I would be happy to help you find the resources you need to get you started. I know how you feel I've been there. I am currently on Suboxone and for me it's been a miracle. It's actually saved me money because I was spending so much on the street for pills. I'm way ahead money wise now. As far as physically, I feel great!!! I sleep better than ever and have energy and it also helps with my chronic back pain.
Please, anything I can do to help in anyway just let me know.
D
Seriously, what state are you in...do you mind telling me? I live in WA. and there are tons of state funded programs and everywhere gov. funds. I would be happy to help you find the resources you need to get you started. I know how you feel I've been there. I am currently on Suboxone and for me it's been a miracle. It's actually saved me money because I was spending so much on the street for pills. I'm way ahead money wise now. As far as physically, I feel great!!! I sleep better than ever and have energy and it also helps with my chronic back pain.
Please, anything I can do to help in anyway just let me know.
D
Roger, I tried the geographical cure myself, they say it doen't work, but it helped for a while. I moved from NY, to Alabama then further south. Like I said, I think i ended up going thru something similar to u in good ol alabama. Was on methadone (legally ) for over 6 years (my initial intent was to get on about 2 months or so) & had at times a double & if what some saymight even be a triple habit. BTW , there are a lot of people here , or at least a significant handful, that have been fighting what u call :the devil , of more then 20 years.
Anyway, as far as what ur doin, if you have enough 'meds' to keep u straight till u can get in some detox, thats the way to go- no doubt. I hope ur ol lady has a lot of strength if u think shes gonna be able to keep them pills from u when Mr. Jones starts callin. I'm not tryin to be a wise a** here, but c'mon man, u know better.
Anyway, as far as what ur doin, if you have enough 'meds' to keep u straight till u can get in some detox, thats the way to go- no doubt. I hope ur ol lady has a lot of strength if u think shes gonna be able to keep them pills from u when Mr. Jones starts callin. I'm not tryin to be a wise a** here, but c'mon man, u know better.
here ya go roger - here's a place in burlington that you can get help for drug addiction that will base payments on a sliding scale of your income.
http://www.acmhddsa.org/
i went to my county's mental health and substance abuse program, which sounds very much like the one in your community. they can help guide you through detox then have an outpatient program for recovery.
i hope this helps.
namaste'
sammy
http://www.acmhddsa.org/
i went to my county's mental health and substance abuse program, which sounds very much like the one in your community. they can help guide you through detox then have an outpatient program for recovery.
i hope this helps.
namaste'
sammy
Hey Rodger, (or anyone else) if you want to email me about any recovery issues : Browndog113@yahoo.com
I'm pretty good at gettin clean & even stayin clean for a while. But I'm one sorry example when it comes to long term. But seriously, if i can be of help, i'm here, but I must warn you, I know longer consider myself a 'Yankee'
I'm pretty good at gettin clean & even stayin clean for a while. But I'm one sorry example when it comes to long term. But seriously, if i can be of help, i'm here, but I must warn you, I know longer consider myself a 'Yankee'