2007-07-25 21:06:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
methadone doesnt work it is old
2007-07-25 21:19:11 · update #1
If someone is serious about coming off heroin, there are treatment options open to them, some of which can be assisted to some degree by things like valium to help with the first few days of reduced dosage / abstinence, then when all the heroin is out of the system, products like subutex can then be used - which not only give the user a mild buzz but also BLOCKS the users ability to get a "hit" from heroin. It simply does nothing for them.
An implant (naltrexone) can almost guarantee that an ex-user will remain clean (at least with heroin) for months at a time - after which they either need to have a new implant - or need to have chosen to lead a different lifestlye.
One of the hardest things seems to be people needing to "move on" from old friends and contracts.
The only catch really is that the implants are very expsneive - and way beyond the means of MOST heroin users - unless they have friends / family helping out.
Mark
2007-07-30 14:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am actually on a prescription right now from heroin addiction. I was in the methadone clinic for a couple of years, but relapse for me was a problem. Once you are down to at least 20-25mg of methadone, there is a medication called Suboxone (sa-box-in). Methadone made me tired very early in the day, and it adds up in dollars. Suboxone can be prescribed by a doctor, and if you have insurance, it could only cost a co pay. Suboxone dissolves under the tongue and works within 20 minutes. The one GREAT thing with suboxone is that if you do ANY opiates while on this medication you will get sick. Suboxone is mixed with some other med that interacts with opiates, so it helps you stay away from drugs. Only certain doctors can prescribe this medication. I'm sure you can find someone looking through the Internet or by calling around. If you need any more info please email, I'll be glad to help out.
2007-08-01 17:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by John W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right on the methadone, it is old treatment and almost as addictive as the heroine in my opinion.
There is a new drug called Suboxone that is an "Office-Based Treatment for Opioid Dependence." It can only be prescribed by doctors with a certain DEA license, though there are many around.
I sell it to a few customers of my pharmacy who aren't even under court order for it and they voluntarily come in for refills because they say they do notice it helping even if just a little bit at a time.
It may take a small search to find a qualified doctor, but it would be worth it IMHO.
2007-07-26 08:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not up with the most current necessarily.
The last advance I heard was a place in Israel where they would give people a "deep sleep therapy" withdrawal - voluntary intubation, paralysis, sedation for some days while the patient would undergo withdrawal - treatment with naltrexone in the interim ...
And then intensive psychotherapy.
The issue isn't so much getting over the withdrawal (although admittedly, that's a nasty speed hump to go over) but more along the lines of having your patient STAY clean.
This involves giving them some coping strategies and some self esteem - not very easy to do if you already have a "great" coping strategy and instant self esteem you can inject!
2007-07-26 05:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After withdrawal one can take methadone. This is distributed by specialty centers typically on a daily basis.
2007-07-26 04:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by esquelaso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Suboxone works the best check out suboxone.com and that should give you some great information and good advice.
2007-07-26 10:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by marylandmeadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of people getting complete blood transfusions.
2007-08-03 01:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋