methodone detox

[rabbit0531]

I have been taking meth for the last 4 months.  I only take about 20-40mil a day.  I stated taking them to get off of Roxies which I couldnt afford anymore. Anyway, I now know that was a very stupid move. But I have 6 suboxone. I was wondering if I took a sub for a few days, then a half, then a quarter all for a couple days,  if Ill be ok.  I have to go to work everyday. I cant miss work, and I cant be sick.....  Can I detox on the subs and still be able to go to work and not be really sick??    Any help with this will be greatly appreciated!

[rabbit0531]

Thank you!!!   I know what I have to do. I have done it before and know I can do it again!!   I know going through a little hell to reach heaven is soooo worth it!

[rabbit0531]

Isnt everyone on here playing doctor??  I havent heard from a single bonafide physian.   I cop my drugs on the street just like most people that I know.  I dont have the money to go to a doctor. And after years and years of dosing myself you do get pretty good at it.  I came here for advise from other adicts, not to be told to go to a doctor.   But thanks for your input

[gnarly_1]

well first off you shouldent be playing doctor dosing yourself its not safe with that said it sounds like you made the transition ok your not in precipitated withdrawals so your better off with the sub use only the smallest amount of sub possible and ether get into a program or get off it as soon as you can a program, would probably be best for your situation your going to need some time to get your life back on track the nmeetings will help with that where all about recovery here that why I recamend getting into a sub program you will have at least 90 days to work on your issues the pills are only a symptom of whats really going on as addicts we need to change the very way we think and reason to overcome our addictions I wish you all the luck in the world become pro/active in your recovery ans you'll make it good luck and God bless.....Gnarly  

[atthebeach]

You can make it. Stop allowing the demons to take you down that road of destruction. Get back to meetings. You are so worth it. That the smallest amount of subs you can. If not you will then have to detox from the subs. Take vitamins,eat healthy,exercise. Pray for the chains and bondage of addiction to be broken. Work your recovery everyday. Take control don't let the drugs continue to control you. Come on this site everyday for encouragement.
Hugs,hope,encouragement and prayers
Debbie

[rabbit0531]

update:   after taking 2 subs I feel alot better!!   Just hope I have enough to get me over this hell......I have been here too many times before, and I do not want to ever be in this place again!!!!  From having 4 and half years in the program, I do know what I have to do.  Plan on going to a meeting tonight....I stayed clean for 4 and half years attending a meeting every single day of the 4 and half years.  Stopped the meetings, started fooling with pills that brought me to meth, and now I am done with the hell........Back to the beginning, and back to what I know works!!!!

[rabbit0531]

I have had many many years of drug addiction. I was a herion addict for 7 years, on and off the meth program during that time 4 times.  I finally went to a medical detox for 10 days, then rehab for 10 days, then sober living for 53 days. I felt the best I ever had.  I was clean for 4 and half years and then starting doing the Roxies, and to stop that thought doing a little meth woulldnt be that bad, but its now turned into 4 months on meth, and I do different amount each day depending on how much I cop.  I just want to be done with it all.   Ive stayed home from work the last 2 days, but I have to make it tomorrow.  I just dont know if I should get more meth or keep trying to take the subs and hope they work???

[rabbit0531]

I but everything from the street. I cant go to detox or rehab I have no insurnace and my family doesnt know.  Its been 48 hours since I took meth, and I took 1 sub but im not feeling any  better.  I have legs kicking, and very restless.....   what should I do?? Continue on the subs or go and cop more meth??   I feel like hell and have to get to work tomorrow!!! I cant miss work,  If I dont work, I dont eat

[ready2bfree49]

I tried forever b4 methadone to detox myself...if you have any access to anything it's probably a loosing battle....I started taking methadone 7 yrs ago because of oxy's....I wish someone had told me then what I was getting into...I'm on 40mgs ( the clinic I go to it's the wafers) and wen I get to 20 i'm going to go into a medical detox......the suboxone i don't know much about but i do know that what the person above me said is true....if you take it with other stuff it can have a very bad effect...I don't know how old you are but i'm 40 yrs. old and I wish I would have gone into rehab when i was on oxy's and never taken the methadone..it'll sneak up on you and before you know it you're in a bad place....if you can go to rehab i would go ahead and do it now instead of waiting for 15 yrs. like i did....I missed out on alot because of drugs...even now I'm 40 but it my mind it's like i'm 28 because that's when i became addicted to opiates and that's when my life stopped and i'm starting  over literally...i don't even know what sober is...good luck :) i'm here if you want to talk to someone that's already been down the road it sounds like you are just starting to go down......

[atthebeach]

to try to use subs on your own for detox without a doctor is very dangerous. you have to be in active withdrawal before you dose on subs. you should  taper down on your methadone. are you medicating yourself with the methadone also? why does your dose change each day?