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Methadone: Does it Block the Effects of Heroin / Opiates?

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options / Methadone
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Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) is a legitimate medicine assisted treatment (MAT) for helping heroin users conquer their addiction  It is said to have three major benefits.   So what are the reported, alleged benefits of methadone treatment?

1. Methadone significantly minimizes and even possibly eliminates withdrawal symptoms associated with heroin and/or opiate dependence, use and abuse.

2. MMT reduces/curbs cravings and urges to use heroin and/or opiates

3. Methadone blocks the effects of heroin and/or opiates making it extremely difficult to experience that feeling of euphoria/elation or getting “high” associated with them

The first two are found in pretty much all literature and information about MMT both online and offline.  But the third alleged benefit is found in only some of the literature while other informational resources deny the existence of the third advantage. So what’s the deal?  Does methadone block the effects of heroin and opiates or not?

Methadone is a long acting opioid with a half life of approximately 48 hours.  Some …

Shoot Your Local Heroin Dealer? The Danger of Promoting Violence in Recovery

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options
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You may have seen it on Facebook or elsewhere on the internet.  You might have seen or even own the T-shirt.  The message is loud and clear, “Shoot Your Local Heroin Dealer“.  And while this community is serious enough to “Kill the Heroin Epidemic Nationwide“, is violence against anyone really the answer?  Should heroin dealers really be blamed for someone’s addiction?  If so, what’s a suitable punishment?

There’s no doubt that heroin and opiate dealers are part of the heroin epidemic.  Thus, this community feels strongly that drug dealers selling illegal substances on the street should be stopped and punished.  Heroin dealers need to be held accountable and need to be responsible for their actions.

However, extreme dogmatic statements like “Shoot Your Local Heroin Dealer” serves to breed violence and may even support the liberal movement to take away America’s guns because “guns” rather than “individuals” kill people.  Now should gun …

The Role of Responsibility and Accountability in Recovery

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options
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Those living in active addiction often blame someone else for their affliction.  Instead of taking responsibility for one’s actions, addicts will often play the victim card and accuse the rest of the world for abandoning them and blame others for using drugs.  However, those in recovery soon begin to learn that recovery is a lot more than stopping all drug use.  It’s  about reinventing one’s self.  It’s about taking control of your life rather than allowing addiction to make poor lifestyle choices.  It’s about being accountable for your feelings, your actions and your happiness.

The Publisher of Kill the Heroin Epidemic Nationwide™ recently posted content on the heroin addiction & recovery discussion forum about taking control and true happiness.  See “Taking Control of Your Own Happiness” for more information.  He also published a video related to the role of responsibility and accountability in recovery.  Click here to view …

Heroin Addiction? Declare Your Freedom Over Heroin This July 4th

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options / Methadone / Naltrexone / Suboxone
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Today is July 4th or what is referred to in the United States as “Independence Day”. Today is the celebration of the day we declared our independence from the tyranny of Great Britain (July 4th,1776).  But those living in active addiction are still living under tyranny of heroin, opiates or their drug of choice.  While it may feel like slavery, those suffering from heroin addiction have a choice and can declare their independence from heroin, opiates or other drugs at any time.

I’m not going to lie, it’s not easy.  In fact, it may be one of the most difficult and challenging experiences of your life.  But today, as you are celebrating Independence Day in America for our freedoms, why not make today your personal Independence Day by breaking the bonds of addiction and choosing a life of recovery and freedom.

Breaking the bonds of heroin addiction isn’t easy.  But unlike …

Heroin Addiction Before and After Photos: WARNING Graphic

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Heroin Addiction
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Both men and women spend hours a day grooming themselves in an attempt to look the best they can. Women in particular will take a lot of time doing their hair and putting on the most expensive makeup in order to make the best impression in the real world. So if outer beauty is so important to people, why do they indulge in heroin and/or opiates, an ugly drug that while it’s slowly robbing you of all the tangible things you’ve acquired in life, it is also slowly stealing your beauty and good looks?

Heroin an evil drug that promises euphoric feelings in exchange for everything you hold dear to your heart. This includes the tangible (valuables we can see and touch) and the intangible (the untouchable valuables like love, faith, hope, etc.).  See “Dangers of Heroin Addiction” to learn more about loss associated with heroin abuse.

Below we’ve included a …

Depression from Heroin? I’m 23 Months Clean and Still Depressed

Category:Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options / Withdrawal Symptoms
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I’m 23 months sober from heroin, still suffering from depression and hate my life half the time even though my life is good today, I wish these feelings would go away.  What can I do?

Thank you for sharing your concerns and reaching out to us. Are you experiencing any of the symptoms described in the Post-acute Withdrawal Syndrome article or are you struggling more emotionally? Why do you hate your life and why are you depressed? Are you going out and doing things? Are you surrounding yourself with people?

People are designed for community, they are not meant to isolate themselves and be alone. Thus, if you are spending too much time by yourself and staying behind closed doors, this could be contributing to your depressed or sad feelings.

Most people simply can’t become a hermit and be satisfied. We are designed for community and purpose. So get out there, …

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) – How to Cope

Category:Heroin Addiction / Withdrawal Symptoms
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome also known as PAWS or P.A.W.S is the prolonged and persistent withdrawal symptoms that occurs after the initial “acute” withdrawal symptoms that’s typical from using heroin, opiates or other drugs such as benzodiazepines and even alcohol stops. PAWS can continue for months or even years after heroin use stops. So why does this occur and what can be done to stop it?

Almost everyone who has used heroin or opiates has experienced some kind of Post-acute withdrawal.

The length of time that Post-acute withdrawal syndrome occurs varies but typically lasts for 2 years from a recovering addict’s clean anniversary date.  It can be intense at times, but with patience and perseverance, symptoms can be overcome and recovery can conquer addiction.

Post-acute withdrawal can be compared to a roller coaster.  Post-acute withdrawal is an “on again, off again” experience full of hills and valleys, ups and downs.  The above referenced …

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