I have looked into 2 different detoxes...the first one where I was initially...they used ultram and clonidine to detox me and I really hated the place but it did the jobTwhich is the point) The second one is a detox in a hospital but they only use methadone(which scares me) when you leave you are completely tapered off. I am concerned about tapering with methadone because of all the bad stuff I've heard. What do you think. I prefer the hospital setting because of my other medical problems....what do you think about the meth taper? Thank you so much...Love, Sharonn
I only have a second. I went to a meth detox. I only stayed for 7 days they recommend 18-28 so when I left AMA, I was in wd from meth and I relapsed the day after i left (7 days up the cow's a*s) I felt like hell the next day at home. how long do you plan on staying? IMHO that is the answer to your question. you can't just do the detox part with meth or like me you will go home in wd period the end
Sharon states-"they used ultram and clonidine to detox me and I really hated the place but it did the job(which is the point)"
..........there's your answer.
Who cares if you hate the place? It's not Club Med.I would be leary of methadone no matter how it's presented.
Whatever choice you make Sharon,it's important you are comfortable with it.
I know you will listen to your gut.
I'm pulling for ya.
Later
..........there's your answer.
Who cares if you hate the place? It's not Club Med.I would be leary of methadone no matter how it's presented.
Whatever choice you make Sharon,it's important you are comfortable with it.
I know you will listen to your gut.
I'm pulling for ya.
Later
Sharon-
When I admitted myself into Detox a few years ago, they would not use any type of opiate to ease withdrawal.
Basically they kept our BP and anxiety under control with Valium or Klonopin and also I wore a Clonodine patch.
It wasnt pretty, but after riding it out a few days got much much better........
Be careful with the methadone, I know you know this already though........
I would look into as many treatment center's as possible, until you find the one that will be suitable for your needs.
Big Hugs...........Take care.
When I admitted myself into Detox a few years ago, they would not use any type of opiate to ease withdrawal.
Basically they kept our BP and anxiety under control with Valium or Klonopin and also I wore a Clonodine patch.
It wasnt pretty, but after riding it out a few days got much much better........
Be careful with the methadone, I know you know this already though........
I would look into as many treatment center's as possible, until you find the one that will be suitable for your needs.
Big Hugs...........Take care.
It makes no sense to detox with something more powerful than what you started with...I will stick to the original...if I must detox ultimately off the ultram so be it...thanks guys. S
I don't think I would go anywhere where they used opiates to get off of opiates. When I went to treatment, they detoxed me with Clonidine patches. Period. They made me sleep too much so I asked them to stop them the next day and I did it cold turkey. When you're in a closed, safe enviroment, it's a lot easier to do it cold turkey.
You're not taking that much Sharonnn, you've been pretty controlled in your use.
I would just get it over with.
Big hugs
Lisa
You're not taking that much Sharonnn, you've been pretty controlled in your use.
I would just get it over with.
Big hugs
Lisa
Sharon I was weaned off my opiates/barbiturates/benzos in 2001 with methadone. and Phenobarbital. 3 days low dose and I was high as a kite., Yes I did walk into the rehab after snorting drinking and eating a whole bunch of stuff as i entered.
They tested me got a high level and put me on methadone 10mg-I spent the first night enjoying one of the best highs I ever had.
2nd day still got high and even the third day at 5 mg--I wanted more. that stuff is DANGEROUS.IMO--
I would stay FAR AWAY from that Methadone. I am amazed at all the people who kicked Methadone.
Just read any of Rae's thoughts or JR? Anyway Sharon good luck with the Detox.
How long a program? Meetings Therapy?
Do you have a plan on your future in how you will deal with your chronic pain?
Feel good--Jeff
They tested me got a high level and put me on methadone 10mg-I spent the first night enjoying one of the best highs I ever had.
2nd day still got high and even the third day at 5 mg--I wanted more. that stuff is DANGEROUS.IMO--
I would stay FAR AWAY from that Methadone. I am amazed at all the people who kicked Methadone.
Just read any of Rae's thoughts or JR? Anyway Sharon good luck with the Detox.
How long a program? Meetings Therapy?
Do you have a plan on your future in how you will deal with your chronic pain?
Feel good--Jeff
Jeff made a real good point.........Rae post some of the best stuff about Methadone I've ever seen.
