Addictions

People usually develop drug addictions because they are unhappy, and are self-medicating to feel better. They might be clinically depressed, or something horribly traumatic may have happened to them, which they cannot get over.

Other people just have what is called "an addictive personality." There is evidence to suggest that this addictive personality may be hereditary. Studies have shown that 75% of alcoholics or drug addicts have at least one blood relative who is an alcoholic or drug addict.

The purpose of methadone maintenance is to treat opiate addiction and in some cases pain management. Methadone is not meant to produce an euphoric effect and if a buzz feeling results after taking methadone, that usually means it is too much.

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Y our not recommended to inject them it can be fatal Ha...so isn't everything else you inject. That wasn't my question. Intravenous is just another method to use it, and is in fact less dangerous than heroin for instance. You always know exactly how potent it is and never have to worry about bunk stuff. But again that wasn't the question.

It's very euphoric when you take it. Well, depending on the strength, really. If you take a Percocet 10, you'll feel the effects after only one pill. But a first time user of Perc's might want to take an anti-emetic (anti-nausea) medicine with it. When you start to itch, you know you're about to be in heaven. Anything could happen in front of you and you won't give a flip about it. For me, the best thing to do when a Perc high begins is to sit or lay on my bed, watching TV. Also, playing a video game makes you feel great because you feel like you can beat the game with ease. Be careful if you choose to walk around somewhere. If you're a first time user of Percocet, then you will feel dizzy and may feel a little nauseated. But after about an hour, you feel just the high. The best part about being a first time user is that the high lasts longer. A first time user will have a high that will last up to 3 1/2 hours. One that has used before will have a high of only about 30 minutes to an hour. Try not to get too addicted to them or the high won't be as good. Alternate drugs. If you stop feeling the same high off of Percocet, change it up and start taking Vicoden or Lorcet 10's. They're different medications. Perc's are oxycodone and Lorcet's are Hydrocodone.

Just to be clear for those who may be unfamiliar with these medications. Percocet's have oxycodone as the main chemical in it for pain not Codeine. Oxycodone is a stronger medication than Codeine.

yeah that's a good answer would you?

Umm how much are you planning to eat?

If it has already happened how much did you consume?

Oh how I hope you're kidding on this one but srsly no prbly not.

Stop eating it for the love of all that is holy and replacethat part of the meal with like a vegetable, maybe some leafy gren stuff like kale. yeah I know kale sucks, but it's high in iron and might actually help. Liver is also high in iron but srsly who eats liver on purpose... that might just anger your baby.

Synergism, in reference to drugs, means that one drug, Tylenol for instance, has the usual pain relief effect. Another drug like Oxycodone, also has the usual pain relief effect as well. But when you combine the two drugs you get Percocet, which is much stronger than the individual drugs are. Kinda like saying 1+1=3. When you combine them they have a far greater effect that they would alone.

Morphine HCL = Oral rat LD50: 335 mg/kg. I realize that morphine has no effective top to its painkilling effects, and patients in extreme pain may need to escalate, and therefore must know when safety becomes a problem. Note however that the LD50 of MHCL is so high that it's easy to be safe if you're very careful. I strongly urge you to discuss any dosage changes with your doctor before testing it out yourself. Note also that sub-lethal dosages can increase the chance for respiratory depression to set in. Again -- talk to your doc. Note please I'm not a doctor and a friendly chat with a fellow over the Internet is no substitute for real medical support. This most certainly isn't to be contrued as medical advice.

1. Peer Pressure (excuse that "everyone else is doing the same thing.")
2. Impress those friends that are taking the same drugs (i.e., makes you "look cool.")
3. Drugs quickly become addicting.

A drug is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being. Drugs may be prescribed for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders. Recreational drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system, such as opioids or hallucinogens. They may be used for perceived beneficial effects on perception, consciousness, personality, and behavior. Some drugs can cause addiction and habituation. Many natural substances such as beers, wine, and some mushrooms, blur the line between food and drugs, as when ingested they affect the functioning of both mind and body.

It can be different from one person to the next, but my experience is as such: I had to detox from methadone to start a Suboxone detox, my last dose of methadone came on a Monday at 10AM, I was to start Suboxone on Thursday morning, the cold turkey off the methadone became a bit much by Wednesday. I shot 2 bags to curb the withdrawals at 4PM on Wednesday and was dosed with 16 mgs OS Suboxone at 8:30AM on Thursday as planned and was not feeling great but was safe from the sickness that comes from taking suboxone to soon after your last push off. Hope that helps a bit.

I want to know can I take percocets after not taking suboxone for three days and will the percocet work effectively? A: It depends on how long you've been taking Suboxone, and how many mgs. If you have been taking a low dosage(less than 8mg a day for about a week), three days should be fine. If you've been taking upwards of 8-24mg a day for a week or more, three days may not be enough. I would wait until you feel "the need" to take opiates again.

It is not a good idea to mix drugs unless your doctor or pharmacist says they are OK together. It does not matter what two or more drugs we are talking about. Even over-the-counter medications and supplements have interactions, so you should always check with a trained professional.

That said, WikiAnswers does not give information about illegal acts, such as using methamphetamine.

Drug abuse can have a huge effect on an individuals life, depending on what the drug is. Some drugs cause permanent damage to the brain such as mental retardation. Some drugs cause people to do things that they would not do if they were in a sober state of mind. Some drugs can lead to a life or death situation. Last but not least drug abuse not only effects the individual but it effects that individuals family and Friends whether it be financially or emotionally.

Addictions are treated by a variety of people with differing skills. A full treatment staff often includes doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, counselors, nutritionists, and both medical and mental health aides.

Alcoholism is an incredibly large part of drug abuse, yes, but right now in the United States opioid abuse has surpassed all other drug addictions. Alcohol IS a drug, glad you pointed that out!

It is important to inform the medical team (especially the surgeon) that you have been on Suboxone (and at what dose). By doing so, the appropriate amount of anesthesia and pain medication may be administered in order to compensate for this.

For what? It does work for both killing pain (for non-opiate addicts) and getting over an addiction to painkillers. I know several people who have successfully completed suboxone treatment and are very glad they chose it, although it is still hard for them.

yes it only takes 30 days or less. yes it only takes 30 days or less.

if you got caught by law inforcement then mabey jail or drug rehab, if not then depending on how much and how long and what it was you may be able to go home and suffer threw the withdraw for a week or two and be done with it. Im only experienced with opiates. Some meds require a doc to be involved and the dose to be gradually reduced. I know barbutiuates can cause severe problems and even death if abruptly stopped.