Question 1

how can someone kick an opiate addiction?

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N.A.: Addiction treatment is complicated.  It needs to be designed for the individual.   I would suggest you either go to narcotics anonymous or contact an addictions counselor to learn you options.

Question 2

can you tell me how someone kick an opiate addiction?

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Many : Ways to help someone get off the opioids.  I would talk to your doctor and get on a weaning program.  Also there are non addicting meds to help with the withdraw symptoms.   Ask questions so you are prepared for what will happen.   Good luck

Question 3

opiate addiction. how can i get help?

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Contact an addiction: hotline or call a mental health clinic near where you live. They will meet with you or refer you to the proper level of care with specialists who deal in opiate addictions. Don't delay, they can help you fight the addiction.

Question 4

what is a good drug for opiate addiction ?

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Addiction Medicine: You need to work with your addiction medicine physician on this. I see you're already on subutex, which is an effective medication.  This isn't the only option though -- Methadone and others are also possible. Discussing your entire medical situation with your own addiction medicine doctor can help you develop the most viable plan for you.

Question 5

where can i get help with opiate addiction?

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AA: Find a detoxification specialist.  Sometimes alcoholics anonymous can help. Good luck.

Question 6

what can i do bout my opiate addiction and wd?

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Many kinds of help: Short-term treatment and detox with methadone, Buprenorphine (suboxone) or Clonidine can help you get off the opioids with much less withdrawal. Depending on length/severity of habit, relapse is common. Long-term therapeutic community treatment, the use of an injectable narcotic antagonist (vivitrol) are treatments, as are long-term Methadone and Suboxone treatment. Treatment includes counseling.

Question 7

what's the best way to treat an opiate addiction?

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By a specialist: This is a sophisticated specialty that is always advancing with newer drugs to help with withdrawal.  
Your local er or narcotics anonymous should be able to guide you--and your family doctor might be a good resource too.

Question 8

can i tell me how i can hide an opiate addiction?

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I would not : Recommend hiding an addiction.. It is a very dangerous life threatening illness and you need help. Get professional help as soon as possible. They will help you overcome the addiction.

Question 9

how do you get help for a severe opiate addiction?

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Suboxone: Opioid detoxification with Suboxone or Methadone is an option.  You need to get into a support group setting.

Question 10

for what length of time does it take to recover from opiate addiction?

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Lifetime: If the addiction was acquired during a painful illness, recovery can be very fast aided by humane protocols such as used by the military in burn units. If it was a recreational use or from ill-advised prescribing, the person will never be fully normal or able to approach opiates again without having terrible things happen in the mind.

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