you know, Ive asked this question here a million times and no one wants to answer!!WHY??

Question

CAN anyone give me any advice on going through opiate withdraw?? how to get through it any better??? IM not sure why I've asked and asked this same question and it always goes unanswered, I take my time out to answer a lot of the questions on this site, so why is it I cant get the same courtesy? If no one answers, then I quit this site, its not fair

Answer 1

Withdrawal therapy
The goal of withdrawal therapy (detoxification) is for you to stop taking the addicting drug as quickly and safely as possible. Detoxification may involve gradually reducing the dose of the drug or temporarily substituting other substances, such as methadone, that have less severe side effects. For some people, it may be safe to undergo withdrawal therapy on an outpatient basis; others may require placement in a hospital or a residential treatment center.

Withdrawal from different categories of drugs produces different side effects and requires different approaches.

Central nervous system depressants. Minor side effects of withdrawal may include restlessness, anxiety, sleep problems and sweating. More serious signs and symptoms also could include hallucinations, whole-body tremors, seizures, and increased blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature. The most serious stage of withdrawal may include delirium, which is potentially life-threatening. Withdrawal therapy may involve gradually scaling back the amount of the drug.
Central nervous system stimulants. Side effects of withdrawal typically include depression, fatigue, anxiety and intense cravings. In some cases, signs and symptoms may include suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, paranoia and impaired contact with reality (acute psychosis). Treatment during withdrawal is usually limited to emotional support from your family, friends and doctor. Your doctor may recommend medications to treat paranoid psychosis or depression.
Opioids. Side effects of withdrawal of opioids, such as heroin, morphine, oxycodone or codeine, can range from relatively minor to severe. On the minor end, they may include runny nose, sweating, yawning, feeling anxiety and craving the drug. Severe reactions can include sleeplessness, depression, dilated pupils, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, high blood pressure, abdominal cramps, tremors, bone and muscle pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Doctors may substitute a synthetic opiate, such as methadone, to reduce the craving for heroin and to gently ease people away from heroin. The most recently approved medication to ease withdrawal from opiates is buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex). Buprenorphine is a milder opioid that was approved in the United States to manage cravings in individuals who decide to stop using stronger opiates. This drug is the first narcotic medication used for the treatment of addiction that may be prescribed in a doctor's office rather than a treatment center.
Continuing treatment
After detoxification, therapies such as counseling, addiction treatment programs and self-help group meetings can help you stay sober.

Counseling. Individual or family counseling with a psychologist, psychiatrist or addiction counselor may help you resist the temptation to resume using addicting drugs. Behavior therapies can help you develop ways to cope with your drug cravings, suggest strategies to avoid drugs and prevent relapse, and offer suggestions on how to deal with a relapse if it occurs. Counseling also can involve talking about your job, legal problems and relationships with family and friends. Counseling with family members can help them to develop better communication skills and to be more supportive.
Treatment programs. Treatment programs generally include educational and therapy sessions focused on establishing sobriety and preventing relapse. This may be accomplished in individual, group or family sessions. These programs are available in various settings from outpatient to residential and inpatient programs.
Self-help groups. Many, though not all, of these groups tend to use the 12-step model first developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Self-help groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous, exist for people addicted to drugs, such as cocaine, sedatives and narcotics. The message is that addiction is a chronic disorder with a danger of relapse and that ongoing maintenance treatment — which may include medications, counseling and attending self-help group meetings — is necessary to prevent a relapse. Your doctor or counselor can help you locate a self-help group. You also can find listings for self-help groups in the phone book, at the library and on the Internet.

Answer 2

There are a couple meds that can help. Check out www.crazymeds.org when their talk boards are back up. Next week maybe. They're having technical difficulties. (Don't get put off by the name. There are very knowledgeable people there that provide links/references to real science. Much more credible than Y/A!) Anyway, there are a couple people there that could give you med names. I just can't remember now and don't want to punt with what'd probably be the wrong med. You will, however, have to see a doctor, maybe a psychiatrist, to get a prescription. (I'm not thinking of methadone, btw, but that's also an option depending on the type of opiate you're withdrawing from.)

Heheh - so, ta da. At least some direction to an answer. :-)

Oh yeh, you can also try www.crazyboards.com. Not sure that anyone there will have an answer, but maybe. Ha. A lot of bipolars had drug problems before dx'd (some after). That's why the 'crazy' sites.

Answer 3

Opiate withdrawl sucks and there isn't a blanket answer for everyone. Treat it like the flu, you're sweating= drink lots of water. How bad is your withdrawal? Are you bedridden, puking, shitting your pants? Can you go to work/school? Many different levels to it. It sucks, it's gonna suck for a while. 7 Up, peppermint tea, saltines.. Don't take niacin to "flush" it out, you'll just get worse. I don't know why you're withdrawing, could you go to a Dr? Is it something you need to look at, your drug use? Not going to preach here.. Also, there are naturopathic flu remedies, I'm not a believer, but some people swear by them. Acupuncture may help. Try to sleep a lot, OTC sleep pills are generic Benadryl (diphenhydramine), they might make you feel weird though.

Answer 4

I don't know which opiate you take (or took) but it is a rough thing to go through. I take an opiate (Rx) and when I do not take it for a few days I develop muscle aches, stomach ache, dry mouth, tremors and it becomes very difficult to live with these symptoms. There must be something that you can take as a substitute for opium derived medication but I frankly have no idea what these substitutes could be. A doctor know I am certain. I try to sleep a lot when I don't take my medicine.

Answer 5

I think you would do best to call a rehab facility and talk to someone there. I know with some drugs it is advisable to be in a facility with at least a nurse because you can have seizures, you may be recommended to a hospital for detox.
I don't know a lot about opiates but short of seeing my family doctor these are the steps I would take.

Answer 6

Probably because no one has experience going through opiate withdrawal, so they really can't help you out. the best that they could do is give you some websites or phone numbers to try and help you out. Go to google, and research a few things.

Answer 7

Life is not fair. Get a grip! As for your problem i would turn to God. Pray for Him to give you the inner strength that you need to get through this difficult time. The reason no one has answered your question is because it is a hard one. When people go through any type of withdraw, it is hard. There is no physical way to make it easier. Prayer is all you have left. I would suggest frequent praying. God will listen. He is your friend. Go to Him for comfort of spirit. Give Him your burdens and anxiety and depression. Believe me, you can't do this alone, you need Him. Good luck and God bless you.

Answer 8

Again, you probably don't find a lot of people here going through it, and no one wants to answer if they don't know. Maybe some sort of support group would help. Then you can talk to people who understand what you're going through, and they will really know best what sort of advice to give you.

Try doing some internet searches. You're bound to find some advice, and advice that is based on some actual research instead of the types of answers you'll find here. Good Luck.

Answer 9

yeah well you dont really describe what kind of opiate withdrawall it is that your having. is it heroin or pot or prescription pain killers? all i can tell you is you should excercise to keep your mind off it and that'll help your body ajust better. and the withdrawal will be **** but once you get through this you will feel better.if you go back it will be twice as worse a feeling next time you try to stop again so just stick with it.

Answer 10

Probably no one's ever gone through opiate withdraw. It's not that common a problem! You might be better off checking some medical websites.

Answer 11

I think an opiate detox at a drug rehab center would work? Sorry, but I don't know much on Opiate Withdrawal.