My wife has a problem with the drug and i don't really understand the best way to help her get off it, her doctor doesn't deal with drug users and i am not sure what other help is available to her. Neither is she i should state, she really wants to get off it but doesn't know what to do.
I am in edinburgh if this helps.
p.s Any help is greatly appreciated.
2007-03-05 13:15:23 · 8 answers · asked by chris d 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i think the best way to get off anything is cold turkey then your wife wont be relying on anything which will save on embarssing trips to the chemist every day.harsh as it sounds and it will not be easy it will hurt herand you but i wish you all the best whatever you decide.x
2007-03-05 14:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by easty90210 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems you are saying either that she is on non-prescribed methadone, or perhaps a methodone maintenance program.
Methodone is an extremely dangerous drug, more addictive than heroin. When I was working as a senior prison medical officer some years ago, it was responsible for more deaths than heroin!
If she is on non-prescribed methodone she should ask her GP to refer her to the drug rehabilitation unit, if she is on a program already she must tell her supervising councillor/doctor that she wants to withdraw.
There are 2 ways to do this. The first is by supervised reduction, and the second is to use either subutex which is an opiate like drug to gradually take over from the methodone and then be stopped itself, or lofexidine. Here the methodone is stopped at once and this drug is used to reduce or stop the withdrawal symptoms.
All I would say about Edinburgh, is that like all big Scottish cities it has a big opiate problem and large numbers of drug rehab clinics.
2007-03-05 17:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 06:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr Frank is dead right on all counts. I would just like to add, for your info, that the addiction is psychological as well as physical. Your wife has to WANT to end the addiction, and in this she will need a lot of help and support from you, also after she stops taking the drug. Get as much information as you can - from many different sources because there are various ways to a cure, and you want the one most suitable to your wife's plight.
2007-03-06 06:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by Londo Mol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont understand. Was she perscribed this medicine for pain? How much does she take in a day? I am on methadone, but I am on it to help me stay off of drugs.I take 115mgs a day. If I was to want to come off of it they would have to wean me real slow because I have been taking it for 6yrs.They would start like 2mgs a week. My dr said it would be a year at least before I was off completely. It sure isnt something I am looking forward to. They say it is hard as hell getting off of merthadone.But its like I said, I dont know how much your wife is on, or how long she has been on it. If you need someone to talk to about it e-mail me at kllinedarlene@yahoo.com anytime. You both are in my prayers.
2007-03-05 13:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Leneki 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to find a doctor who is used to dealing with drug users. There are lots of agencies and organisations dedicated to helping people get off drugs. Have a look in the Yellow Pages or ask your doctor to refer her to to a drug misuse service.
2007-03-05 21:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should be gradually reducing her dosage. That is the starting point. Once she has reduced to a minimal level, then she has to go it alone and choose to be dry. It won't be easy. You both need your doctor's support, and he needs to find out what he's doing - not too hard for him, given his connections in the health sphere.
2007-03-05 13:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
then you need to get another doctor who deals with drug users there are plenty out there she needs to come off this in a controlled way look in your local phone book for centres that deal with this problem
2007-03-05 13:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, dont let her go to Glasgow.
Its easy to get off it.
Just dont take it or buy it.
What can be more simpler.
2007-03-05 13:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
cold turkey
2007-03-05 13:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by tra 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋