Originally Posted by
OhBrother 
Thanks for the info on suboxone. I know my sister doesn't really like methadone as a treatment, though it definitely eased her cravings in previous attempts at detoxing. But she claimed it also made her groggy all the time, which wasn't good for being able to keep working while getting clean.
I'll definitely ask about suboxone.
I have a question for you: I can't get her into this specialist for another 2 weeks or so, and am really concerned about what might happen between now and then. Do you think its better that she just not try to start detoxing until she can have the professional help? She's working at least, and I don't know if dragging her down to some addiction centre or hospital for immediate treatment will throw the stable parts of her life into chaos before the proper doctor can see her and do it in a controlled way.
Brother--that is a tough question that I truly cannot answer. By waiting she may get herself into deeper trouble in the next few weeks (ie accidental overdose). However, if she is stable with her job that's a tough one because you don't want to mess that up. Maybe she could talk with her doctor and get the comfort meds she would need to detox at home and try to take Friday off so that she has a full weekend to detox. Whatever you decide to do you need to be in touch with the doctor. I don't know how many she was taking a day, but there is always the risk of seizures with detox; however, many people detox at home with supervision and with the 'permission' of their doctor in case anything happens they are aware of what is going on. I will post your question on the other website I use and as soon as i get an answer, I will send you a message. The users on the other site are extremely knowledgeable and have helped several people through detox. I'll let you know ASAP. In the meantime make sure to take some time for yoursel as well!