Addiction Recovery Stopped Cold Turkey Day 2-Last night was hard but I made

Last night was hard but I made it, legs were kicking, sweats, fatigue, diarrhea, and runny nose. After waking up at 4am for 1 hour, I took some more nyquil and fell back asleep. Woke up today and I do...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery Alcohol controls my life and im only 19-Hi, im only 19, an

Hi, im only 19, and i drink everyday. ive gotten to the point to where i am afraid if i dont have alcohol, and i cant think of how anyone would be able to live without it. i know its bad, and i know i...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery Another cut in the taper= another baby step-Hi EveryoneJust

Hi EveryoneJust a little update on my progress in the Guiness World Record Book of the longest damn taper in the history of mankind off of Oxycodone.Chuckles.Well, today I made another cut and now am ...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery Going Crazzy-Sorry I am so embarressed abou

Sorry I am so embarressed about this , I feel horrible , I find it hard to sit upright in my chair without feeling like I'm going to fall over.Walking down the steps is scary.My heart is going hundred...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery Chronic pain and addiction weaning off and in so much pain-

I'm an addict because I abused the painkillers while going through two surgeries on my back.I am still in chronic pain but decided to save my marriage and get off.I have been off of 20 to 30 vikes a d...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery What A Battle This Is-This is the most terrible thin

This is the most terrible thing I have gotten into my whole life besides tobaco and it wasn't as hard to quit.I can't even think straight and forgive me if my letter's get tangled up here.Today will b...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery How long does methadone stay in your system-I am having iss

I am having issues w/ a person in my life who has been on methadone and is trying to get off.... I am aware of the tapering effect but was wondering how long it takes to come out of your system, ie if...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery boyfriend gets angry when drinking-hi all.Me and my boyfrie

hi all.Me and my boyfriend are both 20 years old and in a nine month long relationship.We love each other very much and have a great time together and support each other...except for a few times where...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery Advice for wife of a drinker-I am married to a great man wh

I am married to a great man who used to drink 12 Buds a day - he stopped and completely quit drinking all together to prove to me he wasn't an alcoholic.Fast forward three months - his doctor told him...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery How can I help my MOM -I know that when you have an a

I know that when you have an addiction you need to quit on your own but I need to find some way to help my mom.My mom has been in pain management for over 4 years because of back problems.I'm so scare...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery still have chills-I was wondering if anybody has

I was wondering if anybody has quit percs and had cold chills for 2 weeks. I have stopped using 10 to 15 10mg percs a day and sub when I run out.c/t has been awful but starting to feel alittle better ...  [Read more]

Addiction Recovery Quitting pain meds need help -Quick recap, Idet/failed,

Quick recap, Idet/failed, fusion with cage getting stronger, PT 2x a week and started weight 3 weeks ago. I am 5 months post op and want to be off my 7.5/325 mg percocets 5x a day. I feel that I do no...  [Read more]