I have pretty much come to terms with myself that I have a drug addiction.
I am addicted to Vicodin(Hydrocodone). I've tried to stop taking it, but then I just turn into a horrible person, I start yelling at peole, and getting irritated, and I get really upset, and I am just like a monster.
The other thing is that I have suffered from addiction before, I was dependent on a post operative pain-killer percocet(Oxycodone). I received counseling for my addiction, and I was clean for many months, but I had Vicodins left over from dental surgery, and now I am hooked on those.
I am so scared to tell my family that I have a new drug problem, since they already knew I suffered from one before. I am afraid that they will look down upon me and put me down about my drug habits, and how I bring disgrace upon our family.
My parents think I am clean, and fine, and if I tell them, I am afraid everything is just going to be horrible, and my parents will never trust me again.
What can I do?
2007-12-01 11:04:25 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well Vikes are a step down from oxycodone. Don't ever go back to them.
2007-12-01 11:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Tyrone Biggums 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being someone who has fought this same addiction (Hydrocodone and Oxycodone), I really recommend that you find a support group. Find an NA meeting somewhere near you and talk to them. If your afraid to tell your parents about it then your gonna need to address the problem with someone else, maybe a sibling, cousin, uncle, any loved one that you trust.
Being angry and irritable are very common to someone coming off opiates and I promise if you quit it will get better once you get all the opiates out of your system. Hydrocodon addiction is almost as hard heroin, you have to be motivated, if you have already noticed that you don't like the person you become on the pills then make an effort to fix it. I don't know how old your are, but if you don't live at home with your parents you can battle this without them, however having them, your biggest fans, there to support you will only make it easier.
I hope you can find the strength to kick this habit like you did the first time (by the way percocets are even harder to kick than vicodins due to the way oxycodone affect the opiate receptors so you know you can do it this time and it'll be easier). The withdrawals won't be difficult either.
You can kick it. I did and so did a lot of people I care about.
2007-12-01 11:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, maybe you should consider going into Rehab if it's that bad. You already know you have an addiction, which is a good thing. But a big part of the problem is that you sound like you don't want to stop. Abusing drugs like that is very dangerous, and it's stupid, because if you really wanted to die, you'd jump in front of a train. Drugs is just a cry for help and attention. The smart thing to do is to tell your family so they can help you. If they're good people, they'll love and care for you and accept the problem and most of all, not put you down about it and make you insecure. If you want help, you should go to your parents and maybe consider Rehab.
Best of luck to you and God bless!
2007-12-01 11:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gaga<3Love 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact is that everything now is pretty horrible. You have an addiction, you can't control your emotions and behavior, and you have to hide things from other people, believing that if they knew the real you, they would look down upon you. If you were to get help, while there would probably be an initial period of disappointment and difficulty, you stand a chance of resolving it all. You could get over your addiction, start regaining control of your behavior, and have an honest relationship with those around you. While there will probably be some initial mistrust, the fact is that there would eventually be a lot of admiration for you for being able to overcome this.
2007-12-01 11:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must understand that you likely have an addictive personality. You are learning about yourself, not necessarily failing. You only fail by continuing not to learn from your mistakes.
Your family's reaction is the consequence of your actions, but any loving family is bound to embrace you and help you.
Face it. You are imperfect. If you didn't have addiction problems, you'd probably have money problems. Nobody is free from problems, and nobody should have the right to judge you simply because your problems take on a more sinister stigma amongst your peers...
Get help now, and with your chin up. You are the example of a civilized, mature, intelligent and evolving man, if you are able to ask for help and identify when you need it.
2007-12-01 11:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get some help just because it is a different painkiller doesn't mean it is not the same addiction. You relapsed, the only thing you can do is quit again and come clean unless you want your life to be ruled by this substance. People in rehab relapse it is part of the process don't hide this from your family. Good Luck.
2007-12-01 11:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stop taking the pills and suck up the miserable weeks of pain without them. It's the only way. Who cares if you get mad or irritated. Eventually the pangs will go away. Get outside and immerse yourself in nature. It can be pretty healing.
That or take some ecstasy and ponder how stupid it is to be addicted to drugs. Not that it's better to do than the other, but if taken correctly it can actually help with realization. Just once though.
2007-12-01 11:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hmmm how old ar eyou exactly?
if your parents are loveing and stuff, (i know now a days the idealistic loving brady bunch family is nonexistent) then they may give you more credit for accepting responsibility and trying to get help.
I actually am 17 and have an Eating disorder
and im sort of in the same position as you..
i wont tell my family for the smae reasons but my parents suck anyways so i dont care. i actually told my lil sister who i am tight with and i am finding help on my own. i went to my school guidence counsler and got information on support groups.
you could do that find NA meetings around where you live, and some schools like mine have that teenage AA group, i dunno why i cant think of the exact name atm, im having a brain fart...
but ive been to some of those (my dads a druggie)
and the internet!
oh so helpful
you can find tons of self help **** there and groups.
good luck!
2007-12-01 11:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Casey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kids are influenced by drugs mainly because of peer pressure. If one can rise above the tendency to follow groupthink and strive to be an individual who lives beyond the chains of conformity then a drug-free life will be possible.
2016-04-07 02:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your the bigger man for admitting you have a problem if your parents want to turn there backs on you witch i wouldn't think so go get some help it only takes about 5 days to withdraw stick it out i know it is hard but you can do it just do not be around anybody mind over matter then you do not have to tell your parents.
2007-12-01 11:10:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋