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02-21-2013, 09:03 PM

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MZLM

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Help?!!

I am currently taking subutex .5 mg per day to wean off of morphine, and luckily have not relapsed on that, but, I have been drinking about 5-6 drinks of wine/vodka per day (drinks measured as normal- one shot, 8 oz wine, etc). I have had a history of drinking for years without withdrawal, but now, after drinking this much every day for about 3 months, I am having wd each day. I want to stop drinking already!!!! But the anxiety is killing me!! I don't have medical insurance so seeing a dr is out of the question. Please help.

02-21-2013, 09:10 PM

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Dee74

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Hi MZLM

There are a lot of free or low cost clinics around - if there's one in your local area you might get some medical advice there?

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02-21-2013, 09:20 PM

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artsoul

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Welcome MZLM!

I was really surprised when I stopped drinking to find that my anxiety actually got a lot better (my depression, too). I'm sorry you're having to deal with pain while you're trying to make these changes - I'm sure that makes it harder. Have you talked to a pain management doc?

I'm glad you've joined us - this is a great place for inspiration and support!