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Posted: November 18, 2010, 6:24 PM
HI everyone ! Very new to this ,my first time so hope i do everything right, ive been on codeine for 4 years now , my doctor put me on it for problems with my back ,it was put on repeat perscription and then i was just left ,i didnt even realise i was addicted to them for 2 years ,because i needed to take them for the pain in my back ,then it just spiralled totally out of control i was taking between 30-40 a day , my body got used to the dosage so then i would up it because if i didnt i would get withdrawal ! , Ive stopped taking them now and have been on 12mg of suboxone daily for 3 weeks , i just wanted to reach out and see if there is anyone out there going through the same thing or who has and has come out of the other side ? ..... i dont want to be on this stuff i want to be free of it all , ive no codeine left in my system now ,ive had 3 clear pee tests , so why do i still need to take the suboxone ? surely i will now dependent on that soon if not already !...i find myself getting very stressed and edgy sometimes i have hot sweats everyday ,are these side effect ?....any help and info would be great...im in england ,i dont no anyone who is going through this...the clinic that i have to go to im the only one who was on codeine everyone else is on herion or crack ..etc and they all take methadone and then use on top of that so i dont have anyone to ask...the people there just shift you in and out like your on a conveyer belt,your rushed out the door,any help would be great ...thanks hannah x
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Posted: October 22, 2011, 11:24 AM
Hi, i just wanted to say that I know how u feel. codeine has ruined my life.
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Posted: October 22, 2011, 11:45 AM
You can be detoxed from codeine
see an addiction specialist. NOTHING CONTAINED IN MY POST(S) IS INTENDED TO BE, AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN TO BE, THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE, INCLUDING PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHIATRY, OR PSYCHOTHERAPY, OR PROVIDING HEALTH CARE ADVICE OR INSTRUCTION FOR DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. This post has been edited by irab on October 22, 2011, 11:46 AM -------------------- Blessings, Dr. Irab retired psychiatrist freebaser of cocaine for 2 years +alcohol addict/alcoholic c/s 12 yrs thru 12 step. Former Medical Director: Methadone Maintenance Clinic. | ||
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Posted: February 3, 2012, 10:57 AM
hi my drug of choice was codeine also and put on a low dose of sub 5 yrs ago...stayed stuck..off to long term rehab next week
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Posted: January 14, 2013, 4:11 PM
hi mate, hope things are looking up, just wanted to say ive been some sort of heroin/depressant addict for 15 years and have honestly tried to sort my self out, the most clean time ive managed was two years abstinece, that felt great but i needed a hell of a lot of support. my experience tells me we as addicts use drugs like this because i know its obvious but because were sad, lonely, miserable, unable to relise our potential, etc. the list is endless. id say u need something to focus on or totally use all ur time. u need to avoid other users like the plague as well mate, or theres just no point, id suggest u taper down to the point u can possibly manage day 2 day and then look for an interest. what are you interested in, boys, girls, education, helping others. theres a million things u could do but they all must have one thing in common, they must make u feel good or forget it mate and die a junkie. good luck. if u live in london and are looking 4 someone to maybe go into education get back mate as we may be able to help each other. good luck bru.
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Posted: January 26, 2013, 8:25 PM
hello...im also from england and addicted to codeine i take nurofen plus thoor if i run out i cud get sum codeine phosphate off my doctor but not anymore...ive wanted to go on what your on suboex but not sure as ie heard it addictive....being on codeine is hell i often look around at other people in the street and think i wish i was like you not on anything but truth is you dont know whos on what these days....i really wish you well in your recovery and fantastic you have nomore codeine in your system :)
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Posted: June 15, 2013, 11:49 PM
Hi well this is difficult. I have been addicted to codeine for 6+ years now. It began when I kicked a speed addiction ironic really! The thing is they don't work by themselves now, I take 10+ and 10+ of phnergin 25mg that knocks me out for a bit but now doesn't work just has a bit of cloud effect. I am on thyroxine on valipro which is a mood stabiliser and laxelate which is an antidepressant. I don't know how much longer this can go on, I have separated myself from my partner as I don't believe he can be a support, I felt so guilty a few weeks ago I told him I was taking these regularly again because I didn't want to lie, he called me a drug addict and liar. I can't be honest with him I feel like curling in a ball and disappearing is the solution but then this voice that over time has gotten fainter says no and here I am. I'm scared of withdrawal I'm scared of admittance I am just so scared
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Posted: July 10, 2013, 1:51 AM
Hiya,
I too have a problem with codeine n was taking 700-800mg a day. I am now on suboxone 8 mg. it has helped but I still crave the codeine n want it, have been drinking up to a bottle of wine a day n feel like my life is spiralled out of control. I used to have £4,600 in savings - I now have £1000 left n owe £3000 as I was buying 112, 60mg codeine phosphate tabs roughly once a fortnight plus taking nurofen plus, codeine linctusn anything that basically had codeine in it. If anyone would like to talk further, please contact me at eveleivibe@btinternet.com It would be so very comforting to speak with others who are / have gone gone through similar. Hugs, Evey xxx -------------------- eveleivibe@btinternet.com Ignorance may be bliss but knowledge is power! | ||
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Posted: December 2, 2013, 10:38 AM
Hi everyone, I'm new to this but I see there you have all had bad experiences with codeine. I have had this to although its not me taking them, it's my mother. Codeine it the substance in neurofen plus that makes it addictive, much is what my mum has been addicted to for around 5-6 years. I am in England at the minute undertaking my degree while my mum is back home with my two younger siblings. I felt bad leaving them but I know I had to make a life of my own. Over the past year my mum has got worse, she is always in her bed, and lies a lot. I know when she is taking them it's so obvious and I feel that she is threatened by me because she has had too many chances with being in hospital twice and with what she has put my family through but I really don't think she cares. My main concern now is my two younger siblings and making sure they are ok. My little brothers dad does not know what's going on and I know that if I tell him he will take my brother to live with him, I feel it's the only way I can settle knowing that he is being looked after properly and hopefully give my mum the 10th and final wake up call she needs, if this dosnt work then nothing with. Her children or tablets? Please give me some advice on what you think it would really help
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