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Re: Opioids as a treatment of last resort. » Declan

Posted by JahL on July 12, 2005, at 17:43:35

In reply to Re: Opioids as a treatment of last resort., posted by Declan on July 11, 2005, at 16:03:36

> I didn't understand clearly from your post whether you were on methadone or had tried it. At any rate I wouldn't recommend it.

Hi Declan.

I've taken 5ml daily (I have tried a range of doses and that appears to be optimal) for some 5 years now. The benefit is not massive, but it is enough to warrant the dependence I have no doubt aquired by now.

I have a history of exhibiting atypical responses to drugs and so it is with Methadone. It actually infuses me with (a degree of) vitality, to the point where I can lift weights and work out on my beloved punchbag, when I otherwise couldn't.

Essentially though, Methadone has never been anything more than a stop-gap/stepping-stone. Things are just taking longer than anticipated... :-(

> most people I know on it are a bit depressed

I tend to agree. However I believe that a significant proportion of addicts have undiagnosed depressive issues. Injecting heroin is the ultimate form of self-medication. Why would anyone want to become beholden to such a destructive drug if they weren't already in need of the relief it provides? (rhetorical Q)

> I've got a soft spot for hydrocodone/dihydrocodeinone (Dicodid here), I remember (it's a long time ago and body chemistry changes) that it had a nice lift to it.

You have no idea how jealous I am of you. No such fun for us over in good ol' Blighty.

Jamie.


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