Posted by Caleb462 on July 3, 2003, at 2:13:55
In reply to Methadone, posted by Elm on July 3, 2003, at 1:59:38
> I have been on Methadon for some time now'and I would like to know what is the best way to come off it? and is it as hard to give up as I have been told. Please if there is anyone who can help me I would love to here from ya.
> thanks and all the
> BestYou'd probably be better off asking this question in a drug addiction group. I don't believe many people here have experience with methadone.
I've heard from a number of ex-heroin addicts that meth withdrawl is much, much, worse than heroin withdrawl - due to the fact that it lasts a lot longer. The key is probably tapering slowly.
There's no rush, you know? Just take it slow, very slow if need be - so that it is as comfortable as possible.I'm no expert though... search around for some herioin/opiate addiction online support groups and things of that nature, and you may get some better answers.
By the way, have you considered switching to buprenorphine?
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