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were does he need to go

ok if your addicted to painpills and have been for the past 2 years and want to go get help do you go to the methodon clinic or rehab?? what? i have no idea
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1895503 tn?1332373374
There are many suggestion to get off pills.  The ones listed above, a rehab if you can afford it, and some doctors offer help for opiate detox (just make sure you taper quickly off those meds from what I have read).  Going to a rehab is a great, great choice.  
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welcome...we need more imformation...what was the person taking how much? and why a methadone tratment? why not detox at home or taper? please provide more background info...
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822153 tn?1333062995
Hi there and welcome to the forum!! It depends on you. Are you able to be off work and be able to financially able to afford in-patient rehab? What are you taking? How much and for how long? A little more info please so we can help!! Methadone is a whole other thing.....there are also the tapering and cold turkey methods. First and foremost,you have to want to quit for good. In any case,we're here to support you!!
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