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Question by ciarag94: How long does opiate detox take?
I have a friend who’s been addicted to OxyContin for almost two years now and he’s willing to stop for good. We had gotten together with his parents yesterday and decided for him to detox at home. We got rid of all the pills in the home. Took away his car keys, money, computer, and cell phone in case he changes his mind. After the chemicals are completely drained out of his system. We’re considering sending him to Havenwick in Auburn Hills, Michigan. I’d just like to know how long it’ll take to detox and what are some things to help alleviate the withdrawal symptoms. Thank you! 🙂

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New alcohol dependence drug for Scotland
… nalmefene work? Nalmefene works by blocking opiate receptors in the brain, reducing cravings in alcohol-dependent drinkers thus reducing alcohol consumption. … and domestic violence. In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 9% of men and 4% of …
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Cleveland OH Drug Detox Center Announces No Charge Drug & Alcohol …
Citizens of Cleveland understand that getting involved with drugs like barbiturates, Darvon, heroin and prescription drugs are not a healthy way to live. Drug detox offers a better solution. Detoxing from drugs and alcohol alone is tough. Support is …
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Los Angeles CA Drug Detox Center Announces No Charge Drug & Alcohol …
Yet hope lies ahead when choosing a road that offers healing, hope and recovery. Anyone attempting to detox from opiates and alcohol on their own discover their results aren't always spectacular. Getting much-needed help and support for long-term …
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Live Inspired Now blog: Why aren't American schools more like dog training …
I took my toy poodle, Lucy, to puppy kindergarten many years ago when she was a curious young puppy. The trainer worked with each of us "Dog Mommies" and taught us to focus on our pup's strengths, not to compare our dog's abilities to other dogs, and …
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At school with a guide dog
"The first day [with Rory] was quite scary, I didn't know what to expect," she says. "I had only been out on training routes with him on streets – I didn't think he'd just flop on the floor and sleep for ages in my classes like he does. His first day …
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Question by Cricket: In a few weeks I’m going to detox from opiates at home. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. HELP!?
I have been battling this addiction for over 4 years now. I started out taking a 1/2 of a 500mg vicodin once a week, just when I got a really bad tension headache. I quickly realized I felt “good” when I took them, so gradually started taking more often. That continued for about a year & a 1/2. Then I got pregnant. I was able to stop cold turkey, however I did take a total of about 5 pills throughout my whole pregnancy when aches & pains were really bad. I have always had a high tolerance for pain medications, so otc tylenol DOES NOT help me. So the minute you deliver a baby, guess what, they prescribed me a shiny new rx for darvocet. So since the day my baby was born in Aug. of ’07, I have not had 1 clean day. I have extreme depression, & little to no help or support from my husband. The pills make me feel not so sad, & gave me the energy I needed to “handle my business”. Over time my habit has increased tremendously..& I’m now taking at least 20 10/325mg Norco daily. I do have my own rx, but that lasts me all of 4 or 5 days, so then I start my “hunt” for a score. I buy 4 different peoples rx’s & am spending over $ 700 monthly on just the pills. Not to mention that while I’m on pills I smoke a pack a day, drink red bull & Starbucks like there’s no tomorrow, & have manic shopping habits. I have NO self control. My habit is costing my family everything we have. We can longer pay our bills, & my kids don’t have a mommy. The energy the pills used to give me went away a long time ago, now I barely have the motivation to shower. I can’t live like this anymore.
I have hit my bottom, & I HAVE to quit.
We can’t afford rehab, & my husband makes to much $ $ to qualify for any special “scholarships”…so basically I’m screwed. The other night I decided to talk to my G’pa about helping us to pay for a detox program. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. My G’pa thinks so highly of me, & to tell him that I’m a drug addict was so painful. He has bailed us out sooooo many times financially in the past, he just can’t afford to pay for it. I should’ve asked him for help a long time ago…but…woulda, coulda, shoulda isn’t going to help now.
So I basically “told on myself” so now I have no other option BUT to quit. Since I can’t afford to pay for rehab, I have to do this at home. The plan is, my mom & husband are going to take a week off work & basically nurse me back to health…but I’m SCARED!!! I’ve heard so many horror stories.
I’m writing this in hopes that someone out there has some advice for me. I’m terified of the pain, diahrrea, nausea, bone aches, insomnia…all of it. I’ve read all these “recipes” that are supposed to help with wd symptoms, but believe it or not, I’m scared of taking drugs…I know funny right. I would like to be able to do this with ibuprofen, tylenol pm, immodium, & hot baths….but is that just ridiculous for me to even think that possible?? I don’t want to use suboxyn, or valium or any other substance to wd because my addictive personality will become addicted to them..I just know it.
If anyone out there has any advice for me..PLEASE help. I’m planning to do this the week after Thanksgiving, I would like to be back to my normal self by Christmas.    Read more...

Question by Datura: How long can an alcoholic go without drinking before they begin to detox?
My father is a severe alcoholic and it has recently come to my attention that he is more than likely abusing prescription medications (opiates) as well. On average I have seen him drink a 6 pack of bud and 2 22oz bottles every day, sometimes starting as early as 10 am and never waiting till after 5 pm. The other day I noticed that he didn’t drink at all but showed no signs or symptoms of withdrawal, seeing as how he has had this habit for well over 15 years I am wondering how this was possible or what else he took to keep from exhibiting any signs of detox. I am concerned for him but have long since learned that I cannot control his abuse, and now I am 9 months pregnant and living with him due to the recent loss of my mother. I am more concerned about how out of hand his addiction overall is and what harm this could bring to my daughter once I bring her home. I have already started looking at alternate living situations due to these concerns but in the mean time I would really like to know about how much danger we are in. I have caught him using “bath salts” that he purchased online and I know he gets a prescription of hydrocodone on a regular basis, on top of all the medications he has stolen from me (I was on xanax and percocet and am still getting prescriptions for them due to my own disability, I have discontinued the frequent use of these medications under a doctors supervision but am still prescribed them as needed- which he steals). I am fortunate that I can control my own addictions as well as I have been and not take the medications habitually to the point of addiction, but I can clearly see this is not the case with him. I am pretty well educated on substance abuse issues after having been on such highly addictive medications for over 10 years and also have a degree in social science with a minor in chemical dependency. I just don’t have first hand knowledge of alcoholism to this extent and am still an undergraduate so I don’t know what the chances are that this wouldn’t affect him greatly (going without the constant heavy usage of alcohol unless under the influence of another substance) or what could possibly hide the withdrawal of the alcohol that well. Any help is appreciated.    Read more...