Going to a hospital or a rehab clinic is not an option because of money and I refuse to stick her in a state program because she doesn't want to be alone. The free health clinics will not help her until she is clean. I would like to know what I can give her to alleviate the symptoms of withdrawals? She has been addicted for 2 years.
2007-07-27 06:52:45 · 6 answers · asked by malasunas 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I'm so sorry to hear of her pain. I've had a great number of friends who have done a home-detox and let me tell you: it takes WILLPOWER and strength above anything. First off, pray. This is an often overlooked tool no matter what or whom your higher power is. I know of a guy who prayed to his doorknob to help him open the door to his recovery... and it worked, although he is now working with NA for support.
Anyways, back to the issue at hand:
H2O/water flushes have been reported to help
cranberry juices
exercise
if she has access to a sauna to help "sweat" the chems out, these always help
sleep
try to have a friend nearby for the first week for the ever present DT's ... and really: these will make her demons escape in record numbers so make sure you're truly supportive before you commit, because she will be rather irritable
deep breathing techniques to chill the nerves
walking
high cardiovascular activities to get the blood "pumping"
I hope these tips/suggestions help. I've helped some old friends off substances, so... feel ya. It's hard to watch your friend hurt themselves, and even harder to watch em kill themselves... but if you're really into helping her out?
give her a hug. No one gives these out anymore.
2007-07-27 07:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I want to know how to help my friend detox off painkillers at home?
Going to a hospital or a rehab clinic is not an option because of money and I refuse to stick her in a state program because she doesn't want to be alone. The free health clinics will not help her until she is clean. I would like to know what I can give her to alleviate the symptoms of...
2015-08-06 23:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor or anything but I do know that there are serious risks involved in what you are thinking about undertaking. When a person uses a drug continuously over an extended period of time the body becomes dependant on the substance. Quitting cold turkey can result in severe health problems like seizures. People often need to be weaned off the drug so their body can adjust. Maybe you should look into more rehab programs there are several that use work exchange to pay for the treatment and other ways to get help if you cannot afford it. Check with your local government branch of human services.
2007-07-27 07:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Angela W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, I am gonna go out on a limb and say that its either vicoden or perks, and it sucks. The only way to really help her is to stay with her 24/7, make sure she has water and make her eat. Its not goin to be pretty but after about a week, they will be completely out of her system. You have to make sure she doesn't associate with anyone capable of gettin her the drugs she is on, even if they say they won't. Just seeing them will envoke a possibly violent episode in which she will demand drugs. also, make sure to keep an eye on her, often the pain of withdrawl often leads to suicide. I commend you for wanting to help, but you may want to enlist the help of a few other concerned peoples, just to help. Good luck, and best wishes.
2007-07-27 07:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by rarebreed1982 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very dangerous to do at home she could have a seizure or even worse, I know we tried with my husband.. You have to have the right meds to detox a person from pain killers. She needs to go to a hospital , they will monitor her there, hospitals have help for people with no money. Please consider a hospital. God Bless.....Dianne
2007-07-27 07:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dianne L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, I think that if she really wanted to get clean she needs professional help or just fight out the withdrawls. I guess she has to decide if she wants to be clean and do it in a state facility or chance killing herself by using. No offense but nothing about getting clean is going to be easy, being alone as you put it is the least of her battles. She will have people there to support and help her.
2007-07-27 07:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by brunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-04 06:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋