As an opiate, regular use of methadone causes physical dependency - if you've been using it regularly (prescribed or not) once you stop you will experience a withdrawal. The physical changes due to the drug are similar to other opiates (like heroin). If you are a woman using methadone you may not have regular periods - but you are still able to conceive. Methadone is a long-acting opioid; it has an effect for up to 36 hours (if you are using methadone you will not withdraw for this period) A personal story of methadone withdrawal: “I've been on both ends of withdrawals, heroin and methadone, every patient of methadone will always tell you the same, as I do; I can kick heroin anytime, but methadone that is something else. In 15 yrs of heroin addiction, I've kicked 3 times, 'cold-turkey'. In 10 years on methadone I've never kicked methadone.”
Drug Alcohol Rehabilitation and Dipsomania
It's hard for a parent to grasp the fact that their child is consumed by a dipsomania or any other addiction for that matter. It's even harder to not do something to help that child in their suffering but, the hardest thing is loosing the child completely do to addiction. Many parents have lost their children to dipsomania and they can not get them back. There are also still many parents out there that have a chance to save the life of their child by finding the right kind of drug alcohol rehabilitation for their child before it's to late. If you are a parent who even thinks your child is abusing drugs of any kind please contact someone who can help you help your child and answer your questions and your prayers.
Drug Rehabilitation Center and Chemical Dependence
When is drug rehabilitation center needed? Does an addict have to get drug rehabilitation center in order be free of chemical dependence or can it be done on ones own? My father has a chemical dependence and I really want to find him a good drug rehabilitation center center to attend. I don't think he can break loose from this on his own even though he says he can. How can I make sure he gets the help he needs?
In an attempt to help my brother with his addictions I have found a lot of information. I'm still looking for the right program for him though. I need help for him. Can you provide me with some answers?
Treatment For Crystal Meth Addiction
I need help finding treatment for crystal meth addiction for my little brother. He needs to be in treatment now. How can I get him there today?
Pain Killer Morphine
Can the pain killer morphine cause a person to have black outs? My sister is on morphine and she keeps blacking out.
Alcohol Treatment Program
I need an alcohol treatment program for myself. Can you help me find one?
Drug Alcohol Rehabilitation
Regarding drug alcohol rehabilitation my question is how does it work? I need some information so I can help a friend.