my husband is starting his withdrawl from his vicodin/percocet addiction. he was taking on average about?
15 every 2-3 days…
we have cut his bank card were closing his bank account we took away his car from him im in control of all finances now, and we took his cell phone away from him, and im going to give random drug testing..
is there anything else you would reccomend? i guess i’m wondering about no alcohol.. etc..
im also wondering about possible withdrawl symptoms.. and just general advise
its hard since this is the start of the long road and we wont be able to see a psychologist for a few weeks.
thanks for all your advice
he decided it was time to tell me.. he said he needed money to borrow and i didnt understand and i asked to see his onlne account.. which i never have looked at… at first he said he didnt know his passwords and i said bs everyone knows their passwords… so he then said… i have a pill addiction.. and i was like what??? and then he said i need help and i want to find a rehab or detox place that will accept me.. and as much as ive seen on all the intervention shows when they admit they have a problem and say they want help its time to step in and do what is in their best interest.. he told me last night that he just wants me to watch him and make sure hes around people at all times.. i know he needs help.. i just am tryin to research whats in store for me and what i can expect from him with withdrawls.. i have noticed him being very irritable already and its only been one day.. any comments welcome
he was spending 500-800 a month on them .. i dont even know how many that is
physically should he stop working out? he would work out at the gym 5 days a week.. i dont know how he didnt have a heart attack.. sigh.. but should he physically stop doing everything like working out or stay busy with things like working out… everything im finding is contradicting
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the_only_solorose posted: 08 Jun at 11:42 pm
well goodness, hope you are prepared to do this for the rest of your life. You have taken on the responsibility for his addiction, and he will not learn any discipline or internal fortitude as a result, you will be taking care of him for the rest of your life. Have you consulted a doctor? They can often help with this sort of withdrawal.
Linda B posted: 10 Jun at 12:17 am
I must say that I agree with the RN’s answer previously….I see that YOU have pretty much taken over and are controlling the situation…..But, is your husband addicted because of an injury?,are these prescription meds.?.. What are HIS thoughts about all of this.?.. I am sure that this is very difficult for him… A person HAS to WANT help first and foremost… Have YOU decided for him, or did he ask you to help.?… You can not force the matter…. you MUST seek help with this in order for it to work… You can be a help to your husband, but it is HIS work to do….It will not be easy hon, but I wish you all the best….Be patient, be willing to accept help, and be there for your husband…… Good luck!!!!!
Carlin for Pres. posted: 13 Jun at 2:43 am
i am a recovering opiate addict as well. i can tell you that his withdrawals are going to be hard. he will have chills and sweats at the same time. nausea, headache, the feeling like he needs to move around constantly. he will be very irritable.
i detoxed in a detox center and then was transferred (by the facility in their van) to a rehab… because even after detox you are still going through psychological and physical wd’s… and it was easier for them to take me so i didn’t feel like running or going out and getting another fix.
you are right…. this is a long and hard road. and you didn’t mention that he wants to do this on his own. when you say that you took his card, his keys, shut down his acct… to me this is all well and good… but, when there is a will, there is a way.
Does he WANT to quit or have you given him and ultimatum? When an addict is forced to quit… chances are they won’t stay clean for very long. When an addict has hit their rock bottom, or if they are WANTING to quit then they have a much better chance of staying clean and in recovery.
Now, with all of the above said… i suggest going to an NA or AA meeting… both do the 12 steps and he is going to need the “tools” to learn to stay clean. There is such a thing as a dry clean and a sober clean.
In my honest opinion… if he really wants to quit and you all can do it… send him to detox and then rehab. It was the best thing i ever did. you can look in your phone book for some local rehabs or do an internet search… no need in waiting on a psychologist… at least see what the rehabs have to say.
Good luck.
btw: i do NOT recommend methadone treatment. the friend that i used to drug with (use with) took that route, while i took the completely sober route. she now abuses methadone as well as our old d.o.c’s (drugs of choice) i always recommend a person if at all possible get totally clean without the help of methadone.
(sorry to keep adding: but, seriously… i agree with the below poster… and this is going to be difficult for you to do on your own. you can’t be around him 24/7. if he is ready and wants to quit, see if he will go to rehab)
he’s not going to FEEL like working out during the wd period.
O.W.R. posted: 13 Jun at 11:31 pm
I am an alcoholic and a former drug abuser, i’ve been 100% clean and sober for more than 10 years. the question about alcohol is easy to answer. Substituting one drug for another is not a step forward. No one can stop his substance abuse but himself Definitely see a professional if at all possible.The cravings will subside in time but it will take a genuine decision to stop on his part.Withdrawal without professional helpcan be very dangerous even fatal if he has been using very heavily. Narcotics anonymous can be a lifesaver for most people. tell him to be strong and realize what he has to lose. I did a great deal of damage to my Parents my children and anyone whose path I crossed.I sincerely wish your husband and your family sucessin this battle it is not easy but it can be done!
spnkysparky posted: 16 Jun at 2:02 am
Im a struggling pill addict myself.Yes withdrawls will leave you bed ridden for a few days.Here is a link to help with withdrawls