Notices

I'm new and need help

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-12-2013, 05:11 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: California
Posts: 5
I'm new and need help

Hello, I'm a 20 year old man struggling with an addiction to opiates and I could really use some advice. I have been trying to stop by myself for the past 2 years almost and I have had very little success. Come to think about it, I've had no success. If any one has any advice for me it would be more then welcomed. Thank you.
TheLostBoy92
TheLostBoy92 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:13 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,432
Hi and welcome

I have no experience with opiates myself but I know you'll find support here

You might also be interested in our substance abuse forum:
Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:20 PM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: California
Posts: 5
Thank you, I will check that out
TheLostBoy92 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:20 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
~sb
 
sugarbear1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 15,964
Please see a doctor for proper detoxing from those opiates.
sugarbear1 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:23 PM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
Posts: 5,731
Hi Lost, Welcome, I went into a detox, they made my withdrawals more comfortable. I have also quit cold turkey before and had a seizure.

I go to NA regularly. I have found great support. You will to, it may be something you want to check out. Lotsa young folks your age too.


Here is a audio NA Basic text. Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text Audio 5th edition Scroll down on page and maybe listen to Step 1

Linked with Permission of NA World Services, inc
deeker is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:33 PM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: California
Posts: 5
Thank you sugar and deeker, I will contact my doctor tomorrow about what he thinks my best option is. Ive been hesitant to see my doctor about my problem but I agree it's time. And thank you deeker for the NA audio. I have been looking up local NA meetings and I am planning on checking a few out soon.
TheLostBoy92 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:35 PM
  # 7 (permalink)  
~sb
 
sugarbear1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 15,964
listen to XA-Speakers - The lights are on!
sugarbear1 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:52 PM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Community Greeter
 
Hevyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,560
Welcome to a great place, LostBoy. I hope you'll find the support & encouragement you need here. Glad you reached out for a better life.
Hevyn is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 05:55 PM
  # 9 (permalink)  
bona fido dog-lover
 
least's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,776
You'll find lots of support here. Please do ask your doctor for a safe way to get off the pills.
least is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 06:00 PM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: California
Posts: 5
Thank you Dee and least
TheLostBoy92 is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 11:16 PM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
Posts: 5,731
Originally Posted by TheLostBoy92 View Post
Thank you Dee and least
Morning Lost! You'll be in my prayers next few days. chin up!!

deeker is offline  
Old 04-12-2013, 11:55 PM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Faith and reason
 
Louise82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Posts: 941
Welcome Lost, and thanks for reaching out for help.
Louise82 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off





All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:53 AM.