Posted by JohnX2 on December 3, 2001, at 20:45:47
In reply to hydrocodone addiction ADHD, posted by jscottb on December 3, 2001, at 20:29:36
I assume you've tried the non-addictive routes
to treating stimulant addiction/adhd?
The gold standard is the anti-depressant Wellbutrin.
Next in line is Effexor, possibly Zoloft.-John
> I have been dealing with narcotics addiction for about two years and have been in some low places. Rehab twice, jail twice (prescription fraud), loss of job, auto, shelter, bank account, etc. My problem with hydrocodone began a couple of years ago. I had been a "casual" user of pain medication for a few years and was seeing a psychiatrist for my ADHD when the prescription fraud began. The insanity of calling in prescriptions as a doctor fed my addiction. I actually got a rush from pulling off this insane stunt and before I knew it, hydrocodone had its hooks in me. Eventually I lost my job and could not afford to continue seeing my doc who was prescribing Ritalin. Now that I have been clean for about 4 months I am considering going back on Ritalin. While I abused Lortab, I took my Ritalin as prescribed for the most part. I would go through a month's supply in three weeks, but perhaps my doseage was not high enough. I have been told by many people and fellow addicts that I should not take drugs like Ritalin if I have a history of substance abuse, so I must decide what to do.
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