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StrongR2Day · 09-12-2006, 04:59 AM

Check out the following thread (I hope I cut and pasted it correctly):

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...addiction.html (hydrocodone addiction)

It's a couple people just now dealing with their hydrocodone/vicoden addiction, supporting one another through their initial withdrawals. I think they'd love to have a newcomer jump in!

The physical obsession to use is only part of the disease of addiction. The mental aspect is the toughest one to overcome, that's where the 12 steps of NA come in to play. If you can, try to get to a meeting, or at least call their hotline in your area. Another option is to check out the websites for Narcotics Anonymous, there's online literature that may help you better understand the nature of the disease.

You are on a low dose, so it shouldn't be too bad to come off of the meds physically, but you should advise your doctor that you are going to do so, especially with the Xanax, before lowering your dose.

Just remember, you aren't alone with this anymore.

09-12-2006, 04:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
StrongR2Day Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere there is peace of mind Posts: 211	Check out the following thread (I hope I cut and pasted it correctly): http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...addiction.html (hydrocodone addiction) It's a couple people just now dealing with their hydrocodone/vicoden addiction, supporting one another through their initial withdrawals. I think they'd love to have a newcomer jump in! The physical obsession to use is only part of the disease of addiction. The mental aspect is the toughest one to overcome, that's where the 12 steps of NA come in to play. If you can, try to get to a meeting, or at least call their hotline in your area. Another option is to check out the websites for Narcotics Anonymous, there's online literature that may help you better understand the nature of the disease. You are on a low dose, so it shouldn't be too bad to come off of the meds physically, but you should advise your doctor that you are going to do so, especially with the Xanax, before lowering your dose. Just remember, you aren't alone with this anymore.