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Thomas's DeTox Reciepe

Would anyone know where I can find his formula. Also, thanks for the replies. For the last two full weeks I have reduced the "doses" I take per day. Going from at least 5 and usually 7-8 per day, I am now just "needing" to have some in the morning, afternoon and before bed. I also have reduced the amount per dose by a few pills. I have been reading alot of info on some Narcotics Detoxification Under Anesthesia clinic. Seems to me in a nut shell, they put you under for a few hours, and prescribe a drug such as Naltrexone for a week or two and thats it? Well, thanks for listening. P.S. Wiz, thanks for the support...Peace Out...Doc
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GJ
Kick ass Schlub! The world can now be your oyster eh? Today is day 7 for me and it might be the FIRST TIME in 6 months that I feel like myself again! The sun is bright, the air is fresh, the birds are a-singin'. I feel like writin' a bluegrass song, even though I hate bluegrass!!! HAH! Truly it is the LITTLE things in life that make it worthwhile...one can never deny the "appeal" of drugs, but the freedom without them is so much more boundless and beautiful!

Innocence is the best fix of all - a high that can never be bought or sold!

Cheers to you and your success my friend, you are an inspiration...

-G
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6 days into detox and I feel really good.

For the first time in 2 1/2 years, I felt the morning sunshine on my skin unfiltered by any dope and I was so deeply grateful for that small pleasure. I feel like I've survived and now have a chance at living life like a real human being again.

Thanks all of you (especially Kip) for your kind, generous-hearted and wise support. I simply could not have come this far without you.

Now the protracted phase of the struggle -- staying clean -- begins. But I have no cravings and I'm so goddamn motivated (I've got a wonderful wife and newborn baby) that I'm actually confident I will make it with support from friends and folks like you.

Bless you all, and thanks again.
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WOW, i admire all of you so very very much... keep going, it will get better (not from personal experience -- just what i've heard... i'm still being a whimp)
You are all such an inspiration to me!!!
I tried detoxing when my hub returned from rehab (he's using again :(  )  and i was awake at night, creepy crawling feeling, and i couldn't stand it...
something weird is going on now... i've been trying to cut back, lower dose was working, but the past two days, i've been in such a state of withdrawal even with the dose that was working on prior days --- what's up with that... not making it any easier that hub is using, but no excuse... just having a hard time caring for my three young children and working full time and going through withdrawals, i always give in, like i said, i'm a whimp.  I have a sense of fear now, meds are running out, and i don't have as much control anymore because dose seems unpredicable now -- what's going on!
Ugh!
Valium helps a little at night, just a half of a 10, i feel it most of next day... and i've noticed that once i get my ass out of bed, and move move move, the energy comes back at least, and i feel better in my head... but then the withdrawal creeps up!!!
Good luck to you all, and many many prayers, and i know you can do this!!!!!  I will get strong one of these days, it's not a choice anymore!!!
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Hey, thanks WW. You're so sweet to say such kind words.

So you're all for Naltrexone? But what are the side effects?

Also, I've just done some research on Bromocriptine, originally used to suprress cocaine cravings but now used also for nicotine and opiate cravings. There are potenbtial side effects -- nausea and confusion -- but there are also some interesting POSITIVE side effects. To wit: Bromocriptine appears to enhance sexual responsiveness to a similar or even greater degree than Viagra (only it acts on the brain not on the sexual organ). It also reduces obesity and seems to promote weight loss.

Gimme that drug!

Just kidding,  but I would like to know what anyone else things of either Naltrexone or Bromocriptine.

Thanks again to you all.
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Schlub!!!!
Gods I'm glad you posted..I was wondering how you were doing.
I'm so glad to hear you are through the worst of it! Good good job..now I guess is where they say the real work begins, huh?

I do have an opinion on Naltrexone, I'm all for it.
If I had the money, when my time to detox comes, I would definately take Naltrexone for a while after. I know myself too well. I know that my addict voice would try to convince me to "do it just this once", and the Naltrexone would be an ally in my quest to recover. I've looked into it, and in my humble opinion, the side effect risks are not that high, and the risk of living a half dead life due to narcotic abuse are extremely high, for me at least.

That is my opinion...I'd also like to hear the opinion of others who may think Naltrexone is not a good idea, to give me the other side of the story.

Take care Schlub and please stay with us. You've really done a wonderful thing for yourself and for those of us who will be able to detox someday, you and all who have gone through it bring hope.

lots of love,
WW
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GJ
Kristen,

Today is now day 6, since I stopped last Saturday. And now I think it's time for me to endure what you went through: the days of lethargy and not wanting to do ANYTHING. It must be some sort of "post-withdrawal fatigue syndrome" or something? Last night I had a bit of a breakthrough though in terms of those headaches, it was weird, I started to get the WORST headaches thusfar, so I laid down on the floor in my room and it seemed that in about 30 minutes, the "core" of the headaches was nearly GONE! But strangely, DURING those 30-or-so minutes, my eyes were twitching uncontrollably, I was hallucinating (seeing "frames" and trails), and was completely disoriented...after that I guess I just went into "idle-mode"???

Today has been virtually headache-free, but now something else has entered into the equation: I don't feel like DOING a goddamn THING! I feel like laying down and doing nothing - ZERO motivation. I can barely walk to the sink for a cup of water! My muscles feel like gelatin and my head (while it's not aching) feels like a lead balloon.

But I'll take this to those headaches ANYday! Hopefully they won't be rearing their ugly heads anymore. I'm from Albuquerque btw, so I don't envy you living in Houston in the middle of summer (one of THE worst places to be in the summer imo).

Thanks everyone for the support and all fellow detoxers, keep at it and we'll all conquer this **** for good!

-G
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