Heroin Addiction: Cocaine Facts

Question: How do i stay sober will my heroin addiction?

(Posted by: Allie V on 2012-01-22 09:47:16)

I'm 17 turning 18 in a month. Well it all started when I was 15 I started shooting heroin. After that day I stuck that neddle in my arm everything went downhill drastically. I've picked up 4 felonys 21 misdameaners. I've been in and out of jail and prison. And house arrest. I've almost died 5 or more times. I've done every drug you can think of. I have probley 200 dollers puls habbit a day. Right now I'm in a intensive drug treament rehab. I've been there since september 9 2011. I recently just relasped on christmas. And now I have a suspened sentance of 1 year min in prison if I relaspe 1 more time I go away. I going crazy all day I have cravings. If you could help me out on some tips to stay sober that would be great I'm not tryin to go to prison but heroin haunts me day and night. Will it ever get easier?

Posted by: Becky R on 2012-01-22, 10:00:32

I've never been addicted to drugs (unless you count cigarettes) I just wanted to wish you good luck. Sorry I can't offer you some words of wisdom but I think this is something you have to do on your own.

Posted by: Nicole on 2012-01-22, 11:56:51

Heroin is a dirty, dirty drug! Im sorry your hooked. Ive been there and done that. When I cleaned up I moved, i left all my sleazy friends and drug dealers behind. I moved 1500 miles away so I wasn't tempted to call my drug buddies. i talked to a family member and she let me live with her for 2 years. I used suboxone for the first 6 months then weaned myself from that. You got to get away from where you are now. get on a suboxone or methadone program. If i hadn't left I would still be using. the temptation is way to great. Sure I could have found the sh &t in the new state but its alot harder than calling the people you already know. I did think a few times about going out and looking but i never did and the feelings would pass. You def should use a substitute, suboxone is a Miracle drug!! Good luck and do it now while you are young!!! its already taken enough of your life dont let it take anymore!!

Posted by: Mary on 2012-01-22, 18:32:17

I am a recovering addict. I have been clean for one year and 6 months from vicodin/ oxycontin. It seems like you really want to be clean. Maybe you could try a different treatment program? When i was in rehab i was put on suboxone, and i dont think i would have been able to get through those first couple months without it. I was only on the medication for 4 months. ( I worked in a pharmacy and saw people become addicted to suboxone, so i knew that i only wanted to be on it for a short period of time). I would look into going on that and do the classic 90 and 90 (90 meetings in 90 days). And get a sponsor!! You have to have someone to watch over you and tell you things that you cannot tell yourself. Remember, it gets better, easy does it, and take life ONE DAY AT A TIME