Home detox ideas for 24 yr old on percocets

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The nuraber of pills doesn't tell me how much oxycodone he is taking - that will determine a lot. Is he taking the 5/325's or the 10/325's Percocets? There is a big difference coming off of 80 mg/day oxycodone than 160 mg/day. Also, if he is taking 16+ - 10/325's a day, he is doing damage to his liver from the acetaminophen in the Percocets. He should probably get a liver function test when he's clean.

I was taking between 60-80 mg/day to control my pain level and it took me 2 months to taper down before I went cold turkey and I had withdrawals the entire time. Clonadine is suppose to help with the withdrawals and your doctor or the emergency room and prescribe it. You're in for an interesting time, but if you can get him to taper it will go easier on him. I also agree with what the other people said about NA meetings. The NA meetings will help him stay straight during those difficult craving times that will follow for a few months after he stops. Good luck to you and him!!!
 
Hi all, I'm recently remarried and my husband's 24 yr old son is addicted to percocets. The son called last night and says he wants help to home detox, and told his Dad that he takes 16 or more a day. My husband wants to bring him to our home to do this, which worries me as I have no idea how to help him. In my past I have dealt with withdrawls with two other addicts. One who was an Alcoholic and the other was a crack addict..But I've no idea how to help detox from percocets. I have suggested methadone and a physicians help but this 24 yr old says he has kicked it twice before and can do it again. I figure if you walk down a road and trip twice in the same spot the third time you'd try a different route..Does anyone have any advice? I understand withdrawals give bone and muscle aches, but what should he take to help with that other than more percocets.[
 
thanks for the support and ideas. Like I said I'm all for the detox and physicians help, as I also think we have taken on too much. The 24 yr old is resistant to this idea. My husband agrees with me in principal but says what can I do if he wont go, and no the hard love routine isn't in my husband soul lol. I'm the hard line person in this relationship. I'm not convinced this person wants to be clean, as I've been through this with an alcoholic and a crack addict. Hopefully he can prove me wrong for his own health. Turns out he isn't addicted to percocets like he told his Dad, he is addicted to oxy..tells his dad last night what he takes in one pill would be equal to about 8 percocets, but hasn't said how many oxy he takes or what strength. I called the Detox here in my town and they said they would take him but a Dr would have to prescribe the medication. Well he doesn't have a Dr here and the urgent care clinics wont deal with this, so I'm kinda in a catch 22 with this. If he agrees to go sometime this week how do I find a Dr who will help? But as it turns out no need to even worry about the Detox, he very conveniently forgot to bring his health card
 
Welcome ontariolinda!

First and foremost if I were you I would read the thread above the home paid that says SAMPLE HOME DETOX... That should give you a LOT of information that you need.

Withdrawals from 16 perc's a day is going to be tough for him but it can be done. He can either wean down or go cold turkey. Addiction is a nightmare and unless you have walked the road of it yourself you will probably never be able to understand how he could have kicked it twice before and be in the same boat again and I say that with a large amount of respect. This is a lifelong battle unfortunetly. Just because we can get ourselves clean does not mean all will stay clean. Between the cravings, anxiety and mental issues that come with this it's very overwhelming! I think it's great you and your husband are so supportive! Your son is VERY blessed to have you.

Ask any questions you want! Someone with hopefully be able to help! Keep us posted and good luck! You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers!
 
i am kinda stumped on that one i was under the impresion that detoxes have full time doctors . but to be reffered. get out the phone book again an find a doctor that will help . hope this helps . he could be takeing 40 mg oxy wich is the same as 8 5mg percs . it is a 12 hour control realeace tablet . the tolerence could grow fast . i have worked with some addicts that took 10 of those a day . they are expensive on the street so the less he has accsess to $$ the better. this can become an expencive habbit. good luck too you an your family , an tell you husband. his life could depend on him being to soft .some times they sell them to get there own . do whatever it takes :)
 
Definitely read the home detox. However, I was on 10-12 a day and there is NO WAY I could go CT (although many people do it on this board, I am just not strong enough).

I think he can do it at your house but maybe with the help of some meRAB from a doctor? I hear clonidine is great for restless legs and that crawling out of your skin feeling. Also, try to get some valium or other benzo to *try* to help with sleep.

I went into a 5 day detox center and had a 5 day course of suboxone and it is a miracle drug IF you take it for 5-7 days, anything beyond that will result in having to go through WD's from that and I hear they are worse....

(for the record - I am not knocking anyone on suboxone longer....some people really do benefit from it)
 
Just giving a final update.. we got through the week I thought fairly easy..which made me a little suspicious, but some people are stronger than others. Then getting closer to the day he was to return to his house I overheard a phone conversation.." Ya you got some stuff? I haven't had anything all week, I've been at my Dad's. Ya I'm bringing a 28 of Coors".. so I asked my husband how much money did you give him..he said nothing, but I bought him a Gift Cert for beer. ( insert big sigh here)
When my husband took him to catch the bus home his son told him that he 'needed' something and thought that maybe he would now do cocaine instead of percs, or oxy, since you cant get addicted to cocaine... when I heard this I was so angry. I feel that he came down here with no intention of getting clean! I'm also angry at his attitude of well now I'll try this drug, and thinking that you can't get addicted to cocaine..No you might not get addicted but you will soon find that a line doesnt last long, so you'll do more, and then well lets try crack. I buried a guy who I lived with for well over 10 yrs. He couldn't get off of crack and committed suicide..Let me tell you that identifying a body of someone you have cared for is so life altering and heart breaking that 5 yrs later I still have some pretty bad moments. But ..thanks for the ideas and support you all gave. Looks like this kid isnt ready to grow up yet
 
if this is the third time an he is useing them to get high . i suggest mandatory meetings . counsleing. an a taper persribed by his md. this is no time to let him tell you how it goes. take the wheel . you can help him by leading him to the right people . na is in you local phone book. an there are detoxes. if you keep letting him do it his way it could lead right back. an worce . but that sounRAB alot like what an addict would take, so i suggest you put your foot down . this is not easy but it may save his life. tough love we dont give up but sometimes we have to let them go . sending him to detox may be what he neeRAB. home detox does not seem like the way in your case as 16 pills is alot . an if it was for receational use , he just may be an addict looking for a spin dry to head back to another bender . i am a recovering addict an we can be some slick trickey people to deal with .good luck scott:)
 
i feel for you, but you are smart . keep talking to us for you own sanity. he will need to continue to learn the hard way alot like myself. it sounRAB like his father is enableing him ,instead of helping him , pray for total abstinence. i will keep praying for you family . keep us updated , an hang in there scott, an remeraber you dont have to keep putting yourself threw this , you have to live too:):wave:
 
First and foremost this is not a good idea for you guys to be involved no matter how much you love him and want to help..however if you feel you must do this you should absolutely insist that if he be involved with DAILY Narcotic Anonymous meetings and have a sponsor he can call 24/7. There is no excuse for him not being there right now if he is serious. He neeRAB the wisdom of those that understand his excuses and call him on it. If he refuses then he is not serious nor will he benefit from any of this. I would never suggest this be done cold turkey unless he is an inpatient where they can monitor his medical and mental health status. Good luck.
 
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