norco addiction

[Chase479]

how do you suggest tapering off 20 norcos a day?i would appreciate
anyone who could give me some sugg.

[Sunnyd210]

Hi and welcome to our forum! Have you talked to your dr about wanting to get off the pills?

[liscamdave]

In order to complete a successful taper, you have to drop your dose by 10 percent every 3-4 days. You have to let your body get used to each dose you drop to. You should have someone help and give you the meds. If not, then your will power will have to be at an all time high. A successfull taper should keep you completely OUT of w.d but also not be enough to get you high. If you need help, just ask..

Lisa

[ochooked]

Oh, almost forgot the most important thing.  Very important and very difficult thing to do but absolutely essential if you are serious about quitting -- - cut off your supply.  The hardest thing I had to do was to tell my doctor  - knowing that she would cut off my supply of refills - no more possibilities ---- You MUST slam the door shut back to the dope -- you must not leave it open for that "just in case I change my mind" moment.  All the best.

[ochooked]

Number one -- is to get someone to hold and dispense your pills.  You may think you can do it but the sad truth is most of us addicts cannot do it alone.  Next, find someone to be accountable to  - then go to NA meetings -- Share what you are doing with others who love you--- do not try to do this alone -- the shame of our condition often keeps us silent when that is the opposite of what we need to be.  Depending on how many norcos you have should determine the slope of your taper.  But do NOT find reasons that you need to cheat - that is why you need someone to hold your pills  - they must be told to not give in to you no matter how much you plead later.  Next is to continue to visit this site and post, post, post - then read as much as you can.  Get the Thomas Recipe and The Amino Acid Protocol (bottom right of your screen) and get ready for some pain - you cannot do this without paying a price--- you can reduce it but there is still some suffering that must be done.  Let me tell you though that getting and staying clean is the best thing you can possibly do for yourself.  You will like the 'new' you.  All the best.