why would i ever use methadone?
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Methadone is a synthetic version of heroin. You don't have to be any level of "bad" before you can use it. If you are currently addicted to heroin and want to get off it, then you could use methadone. It doesn't matter how much heroin you're using right now, even if you only use a little bit, but can't stop doing it, you could use methadone.\n\nMethadone works in the same way as heroin, it acts on the same receptors in the brain. If you see a doctor who agrees to prescribe you methadone, you would start on a small dose and gradually increase it. You take it every day, usually first thing in the morning, but it's supervised daily consumption for a while to start with, which means you'd have to go to the pharmacy every morning for your dose. Your dose will be adjusted until you're on a dose which gets you through 24 hours without having any withdrawal effects when it's getting close to your next dose, and most importantly, you'll be on a dose which is high enough that you don't get any "hit" if you use heroin on top of it.\n\nMethadone IS addictive, and it's hard to get off in itself. But the advantages of using methadone are HUGE over using heroin. Firstly, methadone is safe. You never know what your heroin might be mixed with. Secondly, you take methadone orally. So you don't have the risks of infection and clots from injecting heroin. Thirdly, think of the money you'll save if you're not buying heroin every day. Fourthly, it's easy to overdose on heroin. You don't know what percentage of your bag is heroin and what is talcum powder etc. You won't be able to overdose on methadone because you only get one day's worth at a time until you're over the worst of it.\n\nI'd strongly recommend methadone if you have a problem with heroin addiction.
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Most try them out of curiosity.  Good thing now is that the side effects are advertised everywhere, so young people are less likely to try them for that reason (unless they are idiots).  However there are also things such as stress and depression that lead to drug use.  \nDrugs make you feel good.  They provide a feeling of happiness that the person most likely isn't getting from the real world.  Sometimes you feel like you're on a cloud, not worried about reality at all.  Which is the escape most addicts are looking for.\nFor soft core drugs (which I'd say are alcohol and marijuana) it's more of a relaxing feeling that is being sought.  Of course this is just from my experience, and I'm sure there are those who wish to abuse even those drugs.\nThe world is undoubtedly a harsh, and cruel place to live.  Some people just don't have the coping skills to get by within it.  Which is why rehab and therapy are so valuable.  They can teach those people who are addicted ways to feel happy naturally, and to deal with their problems without using drugs.
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Unfortunately and shamefully, I did do drugs in my past. My drug of choice was Cocaine. I regret it, and I am ashamed. It makes you turn into a completely different person. A person who steals, even from your loved ones! Makes you more aggressive and unreasonable, foolish acting, you lie,  you sneak and hide, you jeapordize your relationship with others, do things that you never thought you would do, you become unbelieveably selfish, your health is effected, etc...I know! And let me tell you it's not worth it! Not worth it at all. So if you've never done drugs...do you and your loved ones a favor and don't start. You will regret it. And if you're currently going through problems with drugs, seek help, and turn to God. Take care and God bless.\n\nJesus loves you.
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It's a combination of life stressors that makes a person give in to finding a way to, what's called in the psychology field as 'self-medicating'. A person tries to find a way to get rid of pain/memories/events/thoughts, and the thing that does it are drugs, whether they be in the form of pills, heroin, cocaine, meth, etc. \n\nI know, it's sad, isn't it?
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Methamphetamine, street name, Crystal Meth.  And now is converted into Ice, like Crack, just made from Meth, not Cocaine.\n\nThe high is intense, you don't eat, barely sleep, crave SEX and your brain is in high gear, your heart will race.\n\nThis is so addictive.  More addictive than heroin.  When it first hit the scene back in the late 80's I tried it. and craved it, and if my dealer wouldn't have got busted probably died from it.\n\nIt dehydrates your body, the lack of sleep makes you nuts, you can lose teeth and your hair and skin looks and feel awful.\n\nBecause it is made using lovely things like chemicals and petroleum products in addition to the speed used (like sudaephidrine) it is also inherently dangerous.  You never know when the backyard chemist that cooked it has screwed up until you are dead from it.\n\nI would never use it again, nasty nasty stuff.  Do yourself a favor and stay away from it, or be prepared for it to take over you life.
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sometimes trying a new and better drug might work differently.  Your body isn't used to it the way it might be to something you've been on 10 years but the best person to ask is a trained PSYCHIATRIST who knows your history.  If you can't afford it, call your local MHMR...Mental Health Mental Retardation for discounted or free facilities.  You can afford a computer so your not helpless.  Take control of your life.
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She needs to go a methadone clinic where they will monitor her better and taper her off. I have heard many stories similar to this concerning suboxone. I think it should be banned methadone is much more effective. Just be aware that methadone is also a ssri so adding antidepressants could be deadly that and anything else that would raise her serotonin (St John Wart, dxm/coughsyrup) I wouldnt recommend any type of sleep medication at all. Also you can make lemon poppy seed tea to curb the withdrawls (maybe thats why she sleeps so much, shes taking to much at once and then withdrawing). Just mix poppy seeds with lemon juice...filter with a coffee filter and drink. This has been know to work even though many would disagree. In my area they have programs that will pay/reduce for rehab or treatment. Its called CARE I dont know maybe thats available in your area check it out.
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Those are common side effects.Reduce the amount and it won't affect you so badly.Use only if necessary,they are a narcotic and therefore very habit forming.
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In larger cities you can probably find pain clinics.  Typically, methadone isn't used for simply pain management any longer, there are newer treatments that have been widely studied as being more effective with a lower risk of long term dependancy-  the pain clinics or pain management centers can determine from your medical past what has not worked and formulate a new and hopefully effective care plan for you.  It may be something as simple as a fentanyl lollipop or patch or it may be a drug combined with biofeedback therapy.  \ngood luck
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IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC PAIN YOU NEED TO SEE A PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST. MY FATHER WHO ALSO HAS BEEN TAKE METHADONE FOR PAIN RELIEF WAS JUST TOLD HE NEEDS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO HIS HEART  DUE TO USING METHADONE. HE NOW ALSO HAS ADDICTION ISSUES FROM INCORRECTLY (SELF-DOSING) TAKING PAIN KILLERS  I.E. CODEINE,MORPHINE, METHADONE, AND OTHERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR BODY WILL BUILD UP A TOLERANCE TO   ALL PAINKILLERS, UPPING YOUR DOSAGE WILL ONLY MAKE YOU AN ADDICT,
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You might try asking your doctor about Buprenorphine.  Used for many of the same uses as methadone but maybe wouldn't be as bad with the side effects.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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My number one reason - To get high.\nsome people take it for spiritual journeys, some think its got evil spirits with it. lots of things to be said about this thing. People didnt take it to make the world "weird" the world was weird then just as much as it is now. I know lots of old hippies that will tell you point blank that it was for them to feel connected or normal and not tainted by the negativites of society around them. \nThat would be their form of prozac then. Its all a matter of perception and the fact reality is subjective. If you have this hole in your soul that you cant heal on your own from understanding, and dealing with it in your own way, you are addicted in the basic form that you "need" something to make you feel whole or normal. Kinda the same withdrawl that leads to marrage break ups, people think this person makes them feel like they are supposed to and eventually the feeling fades and that loneliness and feeling of being isolated and not understood in the world returns. So... why people take it? Better only take some ones answer with a grain of salt if they have done it, and not at all if they havnt. Do it yourself and ask why they do it would be a better way to figure this out. :) Sell fufilling prophecies are extreme on this drug. do not do it if you are depressed, or not able to overcome adversity, or think negative, draining, hateful, angry thoughts. Its ok to be assertive and aggressive in doing tasks. you can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially if its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye. Yep, take it, and say, what is their to like about this, and invision being in the mind set of other people who like this and prozac. Try to see the world with different eyes. Difficult as this maybe. If anything can help with this task, this drug definately could. Eventually this drug leads to a door that you have to walk through without the drug. You can find it with out the drug, but thats no fun. But ya gotta walk through it to understand why ya do it.  Dont be beavis and butthead
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I don't know how much it is.  But here in the UK the most commonly used method is Methadone which you take every day and then gradually the amount is reduced.  The taxpayer pays for it so at the moment it is receiving a lot of publicity, but perhaps you could find out if there was a programme in the states that offered methadone detox.
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What? Why would you be doing this other than to make methamphetamine?
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dude, been there, done that. if you're on here talkin bout it, you aren't gonna do it. i tried, and failed, twice. once with asprin and paracetamol, the other time with ecstacy and ketamine. both times i was found and had my stomach pumped before it worked. i always wonder why i tried it, wether it was work, family, friends, drugs or some other factor that made me want to kill myself. sometimes i wish they had just let me die, other times i am glad they didnt.only you can make the choice kid, are things really as bad as they seem? are u doing drugs? do you need this girl to live? or is it just teenage angst against the world, like everybody goes through? think about it.
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Careful !!  Ana Nicole's son mixed Methadone with Anti-Depressants.  My husband's Cousin's Son mixed Cocaine with Anti-Depressants and was pronounced Brain Dead !!!   Maybe you should ask a Pharmacist, call the pharmacy, they'll let you talk to him/her.  You may be putting yourself in harms way !!
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I worked for me but I was usuing it 10 times per day and was constantly stoned. Basically it just temperarily masks symtoms and is not the best choice. Its effects arre too short lived and its wayyyyyyy to expensive. I now take lexapro (10mg once a day) and xanax (1 mg as needed). I was recently put on Depakote 750mg becuase once I detoxed for 3 months, my dr. and I found that I had an underlying mood disorder. I can honestly say I'm much better off not self medicating and taking only what my dr. perscribes.