Connect
How to talk to somebody with a morphine addiction?
My neighbor has a morphine addiction.
Like
Helpful
HugInterested in more discussions like this? Go to the Addiction & Recovery Support Group.
My neighbor has a morphine addiction.
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Addiction & Recovery Support Group.
ConnectConnect with thousands of patients and caregivers for support and answers.
In most cases PPOs/HMOs/all 'networks' treat patients like guinea pigs and keep switching and swapping treatments until they find the right one.
Is Hydro morph one (Dilaudid)drug addictive?
VJ
@vijay26, to answer your question, yes, Dilaudid is highly addictive.
All opioids should be considered high risk for physical dependence and/or addiction.
I was just in the hospital for 6 weeks. Because I did not have a fever, they would not give me Tylenol. Only Oxycodone for pain.😡😡😡. Makes no sense.
@tia8marie
Did you have pain, but pain?
Like in my case, my vitals are all normal, meaning no fever or high blood pressure or low Oxygen level,etc., but I have cancer pain.So, I take stronger meds for constant pain.
Hope this helps.
VJ
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 Reaction@tia8marie
Did you have pain, but no fever?
VJ
Yes!!!
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 ReactionThat's why they gave you Oxycodone!
How long did you take Oxycodone?
Are you still on it?
@kelseyt
@gseaborn This is true. Suboxone or sublocade can help. Sublocade is expensive but worth it if it saves one's life. I was on suboxone for years. It is not something that is easy to come off of and needs a taper. That being said, it does stop the cravings and the naloxone prevents opioids from having any effect if used while taking it. I will say, that it is so important to get a doctor that knows addiction, even better, if the doctor is in recovery. I also suggest offering to go to an open meeting of narcotics anonymous with your neighbor. Neither of you have to say a word. I have been clean and sober for several years now and it is possible. People die from this disease. I know this first hand as many of you probably do. It is also vital for me to remain in the present as much as I can. As human beings, we tend to future trip. I think it is a part of being human, but I am able to recognize when I start feeling fear or anxiety, I am usually thinking about some scenario that hasn't happened. YouTube has some great meditation videos, breathing exercises that are calming. Some are long, some are only 5-10 minutes. Hang in there. Also, Kelsey, thank you for what you do here.