As an opiate, regular use of methadone causes physical dependency - if you've been using it regularly (prescribed or not) once you stop you will experience a withdrawal. The physical changes due to the drug are similar to other opiates (like heroin). If you are a woman using methadone you may not have regular periods - but you are still able to conceive. Methadone is a long-acting opioid; it has an effect for up to 36 hours (if you are using methadone you will not withdraw for this period) A personal story of methadone withdrawal: “I've been on both ends of withdrawals, heroin and methadone, every patient of methadone will always tell you the same, as I do; I can kick heroin anytime, but methadone that is something else. In 15 yrs of heroin addiction, I've kicked 3 times, 'cold-turkey'. In 10 years on methadone I've never kicked methadone.”
Treatment Center and Substance Abuse
My father is in prison due to his substance abuse and will be getting out next year if he makes it that long. What can I do to get him into an treatment center center when he gets out on parole? I don't want him to have a substance abuse relapse once he is free. If there an treatment center center that will take him straight from prison?
Substance Abuse Rehab and Chemical Dependence
Substance abuse rehab is searched for by millions every year either for themselves or for a loved one. Chemical dependence is one of the most horrible addictions for a family or an individual to have to recover from. Chemical dependence takes the lives of it's abusers and turns them into something they never thought they would become. Luckily, for them and their families substance abuse rehab is available to handle these abusers to the drug and restore them back to their normal selves.
My brother and his wife have alcohol problems and they need help. My family doesn't know what to do for them. How can they be helped?
Treatment For Meth Addiction
In my search for treatment for meth addiction I feel completely lost at all the options I've ran into. Can you help me find the best treatment for my son?
Rehabilitation Center
Is there a rehabilitation center I can go to for help? I have no insurance nor do I have any money.
Alcoholism Treatment
Alcoholism treatment is needed for my daughter in law. Can we help her find sobriety before she hurts one of the children? I don't know what to do.
Heroin Addict
This heroin addict is ready for help! How can I get through the detox though with out going crazy?