going to detox

[chris011369]

im going to detox on mon sept 20 to try and beat this oxy addiction. I know there is going to be numerous w/ds. My question is what should i bring to make the w/ds a little more bearable? so far  ive got immodium advil, gravel,  sleeping pills, clonadine, gatorade or water. i was told i should get hylands leg cramp but i live in canada and cant find it anywhere so what can i buy that works just as well. i was told to get vitamins and other stuff but im stuck. dont know what else to get or what kinds of vitamins or supplements. i want to bring everything possible to ease w/ds. im fighting for my life and forgeting 1 thing can make or break me

[bmdad]

Below is the amino acid protocol from the health pages. Didn't know if you found it. The supplements really do help. Just be sure to let them know at detox what you are taking to make sure there are no adverse side effects to anything they decide to give you. You might want to print it off so they can keep a copy of what you are taking in your file.
You are making one of the best decisions of your life. I wish you nothing but the best.

Most of this program is from the book END YOUR ADDICTION NOW.. the doctor who wrote it ran a treatment facility in UPstate New york where they gave patients amino acids and vitamin via IV during treatment.. He also counsels patients individually.. All of these things are meant to rebuild activity in the major neuro transmitters.. as addicts our neurotransmitters have been disrupted by our use of drugs.. even stuff like cigarettes and eating alot of sugar can disrupt them.. with drugs however it can be more damaging.. I will list the aminos maily used for addiction, their dosages etc.. everything should be taken on a empty stomach... an hour b4 meals.. Take all of them together with lots of water... I have added stuff as I have done more research on this...

**Please check with your doctor or pharmacist for any interactions with any meds you may be taking.


B- vitamin Complex  100mgs, needed for absorption of aminos, rebuilding of the liver, reducing stress,  If you can get injections from your doctor that is even better.. I would buy the sublingual for best absorption

Multi mineral vitamin high potency formula , just good to take all around, addicts are using lacking many of the right vitamins and minerals, and alot of prescription drugs rob our bodies of nutrients.

5HTP-- this is what tryptophan gets turned into prior to being turned into serotonin in our brains. Serotonin is what is usually depleted if we are depressed and anxious.. Taking this will help with PAWS ( post accute withdrawl syndrome) or eliminate you suffering from them all together      DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTI DEPRESSANT
Dosage-- up to 300mgs a day 3x DAILY ( I take 100mgs 3x per day, start with the lower dose and move up if needed) IF YOU ARE TAKING THE 5HPT PLZ DO NOT TAKE SAM E AS WELL. IT CAN BE DANEROUS

L-glutamine--amino acid required for GABA production, that is the relaxing part of our brain.    up to 2000mgs 3x per day.. ( I take 1000 mgs 3x day, again start lower and work up if needed)

L-Taurine-- another "relaxing" amino  up to 1000mgs 3x daily

DLPA-- helps restore the function to the pain receptors working with the enporphins/enkephalins, can also help with pain if you are someone that suffers with some kind of legitamate pain. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE TAKING A SSRI OR TRICYLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT or if you have DIABETES or HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Dose-- up to 2000mgs 3x per day (again you can start lower like 1000mgs 3x daily)

Sam-e-- aids in stress relief, depression,eases pain, and produces antioxidant effect that can improve the health of the liver 200-400mgs per day   YOU ARE TAKING THE SAME PLZ DO NOT TAKE 5HPT AS WELL. IT CAN BE DANEROUS



Vitamin C-- use Ester c buffered form, detoxifies the system, and lessens cravings for drugs. Supports many body systems. Take 2,000mgs every 3 hours. Start with 1,000mgs and work your way up. Can cause loose stools, body will adjust.

Calcium 1,000mgs at bedtime Magnesium 1,000mgs at bedtime  nourishes the central nervous system and helps control tremors like RLS and other muscle spasms calms and relaxes the body, helps sleep.

If you find yourself really struggling with energy after being on the aminos you can add L-tyrosine to the mix in the early part of the day.. up to 1,500mgs..  This is not usually used in the treatment of pain pill addiction and can over stimulate some people I would say only take it if you are still struggling with energy after starting everything else..

If you find yourself having some anxiety the amino L-theanine is like natural valium.. It has helped me so much I no longer need to take xanax at all for my panic attacks

As far as sleep.. in my early days off of pills I took a sleep blend from GNC with a L-theanine and calcium magnesium liquid everynight and slept like a baby.



Another aid to help with sleep is melatonin.  This is a hormone released from the pinal gland in the human body at night time for sleep...this is essential for those coming off opiods. As little as 1mg to 30mg have been effective.  Start low and add 3-5 mgs every half hour till sleep.  Reasearch on healthy volunteers using up to 100mg of melatonin in a single dose shoes little side effects.  Melatonin is also known as a very strong antioxidant with 1000x the potenecy of vitamin E.  Take only at night right before bedtime as the hormone is released naturally by the body when it is dark.


I suggest GNC to purchase this stuff they are pretty cheap (some stuff is only 4.99 a bottle)  they were also super helpful and knew alot.. I got a gold card to save some bucks in the future..

After a few months if you are feeling good you can taper the aminos back to once a day... then a few months after that a few times a week.. the best part about taking aminos instead of drugs is you don't have to take them forever to get the benefit.. the FIX the problem not put a band aid on it.

Protein shakes can be of great benefit.. protein is needed for rebuilding of nearly everything in the body.

[Htownnofrown]

Hey man congrats on making the decision to get professional help, it takes a man to admit we need help. I was using about 500mg of oxy a day when I went to treatment but throuh rehab and working the AA steps with a sponsor it has been 501 days since I've used or drank. It really does work if you are willing to stay open minded and take suggestions. Good Luck!!

[ang_811]

eat lots of fish and chicken up until ur jump. i read somewhere where they r good for antidepressants. plus drink green tea. it has antioxidants n it. try to excersise alot b4 the jump. sitting n saunas will help if u have access to one. it will help u sweat the toxins out and might even speed the withdrawl process up.
dont fear the withdrawls. just know u will b uncomfortable for awhile. pretned u got the flu. having a positive attitude will go a long way. think about all the postitives u wil have n ur life now that ur clean. ur gonna be so happy n the end. i know.
good luck to ya and keep us posted.

[chris011369]

thanks for the advice. i am going in with an open mind. i really want to beat this. everybody says to bring in some supplement and vitamins but i forgot what i need

[chris011369]

thx 4 your help

[gnarly_1]

HI....just thought I would give you my 2 cents....first of all try not to let fear into the equation its always worst in our minds then it actually turns out to be....second go into it with a positive attitude this is a win win you wont be chained to a pill bottle when you get out
be open to new ideas ...you will probably be out of your comfort zone on some of the things they do..you can get a lot out of rehab if your open to the ideas and help they offer
I tell everyone about to detox get comfortable with the saying...''you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile""......this to shall pass...remember they will keep you as comfortable as possible but there is a certain amout of discomfort you have to go threw to get to the other side....just know what your doing will be so so worth it in the end....I wish you all the luck in the world keep posting to build confidence in yourself where here for your support with any luck you may be able to come on line and visit us I hope this goes well for you theres no shame in asking for help if you need it ....God bless....Gnarly    

[jstntime]

Hey Chris,

You can use tonic water as a substitue for the hylands because it's not available here in Canada.

As for vitamins, check out the Thomas recipe which you can find listed at the bottom right of this page.

Good luck and post back when you start so we can help and encourage you,

bob