husband addicted to tramadal.

[sedona2008]

My husband is taking anywhere from 18-22 pills A DAY, and is highly addicted to these pills. He physically can not stop taking them.. what do I do to help him??

[FLaddict]

He really should see a doctor that is specializes in addiction medicine to help him plan a taper... quitting tramadol cold turkey is really not recommneded.. It raises the serotonin levels so stopping it can be tricky.. under a MD's care would be best.

For you, look up alanon or naranon meetings in your area. they are support groups for family members of addicts/alcoholics.
Welcome to the site.

[josh231]

im sufforing from the same thing tram has a halflife so it stinks geting clean  no energy for a long time ive quit 3 times but went back because work/ w.e. else  and the pills suck cause it seems like everymornin you wake up with a hangover feelinh/ hard to get outa bed.
all i can say if he wants to do it stick to it itll b hard but worth it in the longrun

[Avalancheblanche]

  Let him know that you want to help him.  Send him here.  Be his biggest support. Be loving and let him know what it does to you to see him destroy himself.  He can and will be ok without the pills.  He has to want it too.  
I dont know if he knows you know, or how concerned you are?......Get educated, let him know what you know. He may be defensive. Does he want help?
I am 53 days clean from Tramadol.  I know what it does.  I know he is not himself.  It will get better if he wants it too.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I would tell him to get on here and learn. Tramadol needs to be tapered off of. Seizures can result if you quit cold turkey.