addiction to norcos

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I'll mimic what the others have to say but starting with your doctor or prescribing physician and see if they can suggest a specialist. Even if you obtained the drugs through other channels, doctors are suppose to be there to help you - not judge you.

You made the biggest step by fessing up to your problem and asking for help to get off of your drug. When I began my search to got off of Oxy, I started with my insurance company and their addiction/dependency hotline. They helped me a lot and gave me some choices to consider. I got a LOT of help from people on this board that had already been through what I was about to go through.

Ask questions, or share your concerns and there is always someone here that can give you information to help you out. We've all been there - done that and can share our experiences and answer your questions.

Good Luck!
 
I am terrified that I have damaged my liver, so terrified that is the reason I havent called the doc yet. I have found an addiction specialist here in my area, but I havent called to set up an appt. Im so worried I am finally going to get myself clean and its gonna be to late. I am only 26 years old, but I know that something is wrong, and I have ignored it for almost 2 years. You know how you just know when something is wrong ? I have had that feeling. I don't know what to do anymore, ugggghhh, so sad all the time.
 
My doctor told me that the 2 week could be exactly what i need. He said I am addicted to norco's , not sub, so taking the sub while getting the norcos out of my system is what i will be doing. i should be on the sub's for actually 10 days. Long enough to get the norcos out, and short enough time to not get hooked on the subs. That is the plan . I am in n/a, and doing everything I feel I need to be doing to get MY LIFE BACK. So , I am really sorry that it didnt quite work out for you. I am doing this in a controlled setting, and I am doing it to avoid the w/d. I know i am ready to quit. So, in saying that, I am looking to talk with people who has positive things to say.... I don't expect this to be a "miracle" drug , its going to take a lot on my part to stay clean . I am using it as a TOOL in my recovery. Thanks for your input .... Jess
 
Kew....
Thanks for always having something positive to say. I am taking all of this one day at a time, trying to be strong..... I'm wondering if subs are so hard to taper off of, and give u years of depression, and are such a bad drug... why any doctor would prescribe them to anyone???? If its "trading one addiction for another" , why would any doctor set you up for sure failure if that were the case? I don't believe a word of it, I am listening to everything my doc has to tell me about it, and asking lots of questions . Ten days is our plan, and i am hoping for the best. I go back to the doctor tomorrow, and when I get home, I will get on and let you know how everything went. Thanks for caring to ask, and giving me advise that I will for sure be using. It means a lot. Hope all is well with you , Jess
 
Yes, well that feeling of "just know(ing) when something is wrong" is NOT to be trusted. IMHO, we're always better off NOT trusting our feelings. A little logic and rational thinking goes a lot farther in resolving issues.

You *are* only 26, and while that has given you plenty of time to abuse yourself, you haven't exactly been mainlining H. Although my crystal ball broke yesterday, I'm sure you haven't irreparably damaged your guts. Furthermore, you really weren't taking a huge amount of acetominophen, if I understand correctly. You are on 10/325, you break them in half, you take them every 3-4 hours. So, if my math is correct, that's about 6 times a day at 5 mg a dose, or a total of 30 mg/day of the hydro, and around 975 mg of the aceto, which isn't a toxic level according to this info I just pulled up:

>>Acetaminophen is extremely toxic to adults in single large doses of about 7000 mg (or 150 mg per kilogram of body weight). This large amount in one setting, however, is relatively rare. Instead, most cases of acetaminophen poisoning occur because people take smaller doses over a long period of time. In this setting, doses of 4000 mg daily can be toxic.
 
I agree with Movingforward. We have to pass through an often challenging, even frightening, dark tunnel. However, there *is* light that you will see even before you walk through that final portal. Its shining will encourage your commitment.
 
I am trying the subs, I believe that everyone is different, has different situations, and reacts differently to different drugs. While one person may have an easy time detoxing ct, another may have it terrible.
I KNOW I am ready to QUIT, I am talking taking subs for 2 weeks (at the most), not months or years. I am taking it to avoid withdraws that could possibly cost me my job.
I have already started n/a meetings, I am happy going the way I am going. I know I can do this, and I am ready for it.
People are so quick to jump on you for wanting to go the sub route. I understand it is very addicting , and some docs may want to keep you on it for a longer period than what may be needed. But, it also helps people , it may be just what certain people need to overcome this.
 
I think you have some good points there. I have had a few surgeries in the last 3 years, all tubal pregnancy's that ruptured.... but every time I had my blood work come back the doc said my liver enzymes were very high, and asked if I was an alcoholic ( I never drink ). So I always thought in the back of my mind it was from taking the pills ( along with mixing all the energy drinks ). I have such an addictive personality... I have a taste of something I like, and I can't get enuff of it.

Thanks so much for the info on the tylenol, made me feel much better. And thanks for talking to me, you are the only one who answers me lol. I appreciate it for sure. I am going to call that doctor tomorrow, get an appt. Do you know if it is true those addiction docs can only have 100 patients each ? I sure hope not because there are tons of addicts around here. So I cant wait to hear from you again, you make me feel a lot better about myself. hopt to hear from you soon. Oh, by the way ... what does IHMO mean ?
 
Jessica,
I'm proud of you and impressed that you are doing what you feel is the right thing for you! Yes, some people do think it's trading a drug for a drug or one addiction for another but my feeling is that the sub is a tool to use in order to help you get through the very difficult times, not just of physical withdrawl, but early recovery too. I think some folks go off way too soon and go right back to using their drug of choice. Jessica, I, too, am on Suboxone. This is my 4th month. I don't know how long I'll be on it but not only has it helped me avoid the physical withdrawls, it's allowed me to take the time to research different treatment options, work a full time job, take care of a 9 year old daughter and really be able to function unlike when I went to rehab 4 years ago and came home an absolute basket case. I couldn't function for months, just trying to maintain emotionally and psychologically....I had to leave work temporarily to go back into intensive outpatient, the cravings were horrible and I relapsed 6 months out of rehab. This time, I chose to do things differently and I'm glad I did. For me it was the right choice. I hope it is for you also. Don't feel bad about an informed choice you made just because some people will judge your decision to use a medically assisted recovery program. I thank god buprenorphine exists. I do think it's saved many lives and helped folks to avoid much unecessary suffering and move on with their lives. Best of luck to you and please keep us informed on how you are doing!

KEW
 
Just take it one day at a time honey and you'll be ok....go in there with a plan but not expectations for the plan. Let it ride out as it will and if 10 days/2 weeks works well, great....if not, you can always alter the plan as you and your doc see fit. I'm glad you are going into this with your eyes wide open....especially with your liver stuff, you have no time to waste in getting off the norco!

Take care & keep us posted, kay?
 
Suboxone prevents the withdrawals and that is the reason to take it. If you have a plan right from the start on how much you will take and for how long, you won't get addicted to it. Most doctors plan out a prescribed schedule for taking the suboxone that tapes you off of it, without any withdrawal symptoms. So, you're not trading one addiction for another. When suboxone is abused and people take it for longer perioRAB of time, that is when they have the problems tapering off of it. Be educated when you talk to your doctor and make sure they have a planned tapering off of the drug in a 2-3 week period. Your doctor may have a different tapering schedule, but you should taper off of it a few weeks after starting the plan. Good Luck!
 
Hello everyone,

I have my own story. To tell you the truth I don't know I started this addiction. My roomate had shoulder surgery and was prescribed 180 10/325 with 4 refills! I had never even heard of norco before. At the time I was bartending. The first time I took them I got sick and never wanted to take them again. Oh how I wish I hadn't. For some reason I found myself bored I guess. The first time I took them I took 2 at once. I think thats why I got sick. The second time I took only one and was hooked from then. I am now a paramedic and have been for 4 years. My addiction is not as high as most I have read but I am still addicted. I take 4 or 5 per day for the last 4 years. I was disciplined enough to never let it get out of hand. Now for the last month I've tapered myself off. Started off taking 5 one week, 41/2 the next, 4 ect...well I am now down to 2 a week and am WDing pretty bad. I have the crazy temperature change and anxiety. I am on here trying to gather mental strength. I don't drink alcohol or do any other drugs and have never had a problem with addiction. But somehow got myself caught up in this mess. Well I took a week off after my tapering gets down to 1 a day, when I start being pill free. I guess I am here to also gather advice. And remedies or anything you guys can help me with? Should I take Xanax or Ativan? I have in the past and never even been close to be addicted.
 
Jessica, glad you're feeling better! You're right -- I would've never been able to go to work every day while I was tapering, despite the fact I took 8 weeks to do it. The important thing is that you've got help and you're motivated. Whatever works for YOU, honey! Keep us posted on how your'e doing.
 
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