A member asked:

Can you tell me how someone kick an opiate addiction?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

With help: Firstly, i admire you. It may be easier (or harder) than you expect, but it's a good thing to do in any case. There are resources to help. Withdrawal can be serious and it's wise to have medical support thru that stage. Maintenance is also easier with support. There are groups as well as individual therapists for that. Best wishes on this effort. A good link: http://www.Addictions.Com/opiate/.

Answered 6/29/2020

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Various ways: Short-term detox with methadone, Buprenorphine or Clonidine can be effective, especially when combined with an intensive treatment program, but the relapse rates are high. There are "blocking" agents like naltrexone, also available as a long-acting injection (vivitrol), which protects the person from "getting high" on opioids. Maintenance therapies with methadone/buprenorphine have best results.

Answered 6/24/2014

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