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I was(am addicted to oxycontin)using opiates, and seeked methadone treatment. I quit taking methadone and now I am substituting with alcohol, has anybody been through this before, HELP!

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Do not substitute, It makes recovery extremely hard!

Kris

Phinneas

Yes, I totally agree. Being in detox from one substance makes it really tempting to try to dull the pain with something else.

Are you working a program of recovery, Kris? AA and NA has helped me more than I can say. I have tools and the support of people who really understand because they've been there.

For me personally, I am not sober unless I am clean and I am not clean unless I am sober.

Keep reaching out, Kris. We can do this TOGETHER.

BLESSEDAGAIN

Substiting Addictions Is Common For Us We Must Be Aware Of What We Feel, Think, Do At All Times Remember Alcohol Is A Drug...you Are Never Alone(na) Make A Meeting

namommy

kshow,
Welcome to SR. yes, many people have been through this. I was on a methadone program for over a year. It really sucked to try and come off of it. I ended up using again. Eventually, you will become dependant on what you substitute with.

Once I finally decided I had had enough, I kicked heroine cold turkey. It's hard, but it can be done. You just have to white knuckle it and perservere for a few days. If you want to talk or need to vent anything, keep posting or PM me.

Get to a meeting, and start meeting people who you can call to help you through.