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The How Cannabis Has Helped Get Off Your Opiate Addiction/Dependency Or Other Meds

Dakine

Dakine

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Hey you guys! So After finding out why the last opiate thread was closed.. I wanted to find out where A new thread should be placed and if it was ok to do so..

I really found that old thread to have some good information hidden behind most of the junk post lol.. But again the old thread was just about Opiate Addiction in General, and not how cannabis in any form was able to help us battle opiate addiction..

Alot of current Opiate Addicts are trying to find new ways to battle there addiction. Cannabis wax/extracts have been shedding new light on some of us.. Even though it cannot get rid of the physical withdrawals, it can help A little bit. That little bit might be the push we need to stay strong and clean from opiates or our other meds.

I am in my mid 20s. I have been an addict for more then half my life already. I got clean, but then got into an accident at work and have been injured for 3 years and counting from it.. I have been on some of the strongest and most abused opiates pharma made. IR Oxy 30mgs, 75mcg Patches, 3mg Dilaudid, 500mg Somas, and some other strong abused meds not for pain but my anxiety and insomnia.

I know 2 people that have turned to cannabis in order to battlee there heroin addiction, and know of many others. I want this to be a thread where people can find out if any other users have had success using cannabis and/or extracts against there "Opiate" Addiction.

Please dont be ashamed and not post.. You could have some valuable information to share about your history that may help one of us now, or in the very near future..

I need to get off of these opiates/medications. But I have yet to find anything that will help with the pain,muscle spasms,anxiety, and insomnia that isnt in the form of another pill or Heroin..

Please Post what medications you where on, how long you where on them, what form of cannabis was used, how strong the dose of cannabis was, how long you took those doses for, and any info on how cannabis helped with your addiction, and any info you think should be shared with others..

It might save someones life!
 
Weird

Weird

3rd-Eye Jedi
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not only did it replace many psych meds and dangerous addictions (opiate and nicotine) but the process of having to grow your own meds builds in a level of responsibility and forethought in the management there of

while smoking is instant gratification their is not instant gratification growing of said meds so the self supply process requires a level of healthy wherewithal opposed to simple instant gratification of use
 
Gry

Gry

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Stuck on oxy after problems with renal cell. Felt like a merry go round from hell. Cannabis and extracts slowed it down enough so I could step off. A big fuck you to rockefeller medicine and big pharma. Soul less greedy bastards.
A heart felt thanks to public health and cannabis.
 
genesis129

genesis129

New member
I have been using MM in harm reduction since 98. Meth and booze were my go 2's after ending up in the er I got my script. Life's good, still struggle with booze but no more glass.

Harm Reduction is a valid treatment alternative for addicts. Hi strength extracts have the ability to stabilize and calm down addicts faster and more cost effective then law enforcement could ever imagine. The side affect of promoting appetite and aiding in sleep accelerates (imho) the healing process as well.
 
Dankwolf

Dankwolf

Active member
Dakine said:
Hey you guys! So After finding out why the last opiate thread was closed.. I wanted to find out where A new thread should be placed and if it was ok to do so..

I really found that old thread to have some good information hidden behind most of the junk post lol.. But again the old thread was just about Opiate Addiction in General, and not how cannabis in any form was able to help us battle opiate addiction..

Alot of current Opiate Addicts are trying to find new ways to battle there addiction. Cannabis wax/extracts have been shedding new light on some of us.. Even though it cannot get rid of the physical withdrawals, it can help A little bit. That little bit might be the push we need to stay strong and clean from opiates or our other meds.

I am in my mid 20s. I have been an addict for more then half my life already. I got clean, but then got into an accident at work and have been injured for 3 years and counting from it.. I have been on some of the strongest and most abused opiates pharma made. IR Oxy 30mgs, 75mcg Patches, 3mg Dilaudid, 500mg Somas, and some other strong abused meds not for pain but my anxiety and insomnia.

I know 2 people that have turned to cannabis in order to battlee there heroin addiction, and know of many others. I want this to be a thread where people can find out if any other users have had success using cannabis and/or extracts against there "Opiate" Addiction.

Please dont be ashamed and not post.. You could have some valuable information to share about your history that may help one of us now, or in the very near future..

I need to get off of these opiates/medications. But I have yet to find anything that will help with the pain,muscle spasms,anxiety, and insomnia that isnt in the form of another pill or Heroin..

Please Post what medications you where on, how long you where on them, what form of cannabis was used, how strong the dose of cannabis was, how long you took those doses for, and any info on how cannabis helped with your addiction, and any info you think should be shared with others..

It might save someones life!
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Cannibis is helping many with there adiction but not withdrawls so i thought i would throw this up . it may help with some people with withdrawals.

 
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angelgoob

Member
it helped me realize benzo's did nothing and weed is awesome.

weird. what you're talking about is just another one of my legalization points. I have 20. I guess I could add what you said to that point. Not only does it give you something to do, but it's a responsbility and you know you want the yield..the potency..the flavor and type of high..but it also teaches.

Patience.

Peace, angelgoob.
 
Dankwolf

Dankwolf

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angelgoob said:
it helped me realize benzo's did nothing and weed is awesome.

weird. what you're talking about is just another one of my legalization points. I have 20. I guess I could add what you said to that point. Not only does it give you something to do, but it's a responsbility and you know you want the yield..the potency..the flavor and type of high..but it also teaches.

Patience.

Peace, angelgoob.
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Fully agree
 
Dakine

Dakine

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Wow very good info so far you guys.. Hopefully more people with addictions arent shy and share there stories.. I kinda wanna know what extracts or even if it was just smoking nugs, and how much they where doing each day until the full physical withdrawals stopped, and if they where able to lower the dose of cannabis they where taking and how they felt during that time..

The physical withdrawals for the first 1-2 weeks is one of the hardest things to get through.. But the mental withdrawals after that is just as hard..

I dont want to try and taking Subaxone/Subutect or Methadone again.. I was able to ween myself off of subaxone, but the way clinics are giving the methdone doses is just stupid.. They dont taper you down at all, I know guys thats been in the methdone program for 2 years already and have been on the same dose for the last year.
 
Douglas.Curtis

Douglas.Curtis

Autistic Diplomat in Training
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I'm working with a patient who's been on hydrocodone for several years now. They've been taking 50/50 CBD/THC pills for a month now. They're using half the hydrocodone now, 25% less each week, the last 2 weeks.

Nausea and pain are being controlled by the cannabis. They're doing well. :)
 
944s2

944s2

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I am coming up to 30 yrs smack free,,,,these new legal meds sound horrific when i thought it was just methadone that was top of the evil league,,,,,,
really feel for peeps trapped/locked into these new mega strength opioids ,,,s2
 
Phaeton

Phaeton

Speed of Dark
Veteran
Douglas.Curtis said:
14 Years tobacco free, zero cravings. Cannabis was the tool.
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That was me. Quit smoking, ran into stress and smoked again. Got pneumonia and quit, ran into stress and smoked again. Got pneumonia again.

That last time I pre rolled weak pot into cigarettes and lit one of them every time stress got to me. This worked and six months later I went back to my regular marijuana schedule and cigarettes were not a part of my life.
This was in the early 1980's so I am considering it a success at this point.
 
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mayorofthdesert

Active member
May will find me 4 years clean from heroin. Weed never helped me at all with acute withdrawls, even heavy indicas seemed to worsen the anxiety, restless leg syndrome, hot & cold flashes,etc... Based on my experience I'd not recommend weed to help with withdrawls.

However, once the worst of the physical stuff passed, say two weeks-ish depending I could use a little weed to help move my focus from the remaining bodily symptoms to something else like a movie or video game. The biggest help for me was in the long term & that's what's always been the hardest for me. Many times in this 4 years I've battled when leaving work - head to the dope spot or head home. I say to myself "I'll go home, have a couple dabs or a joint & then I'll decide." Once I'm high I'm always "what the fuck I was thinking, I'm good right here..." That's a big deal, a huge help & I credit it with my success so far, but again, personally, I'd not recommend it to help with initial acute withdrawls. Of course everyone is different & my experiences are just my own.
 
Littleleaf

Littleleaf

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Traded my solid silver spoon for a wooden mixing spoon to stir the canna butter into cookie dough.
 
nameless

nameless

bowlbreath
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im about 24 months off smack, 8 months off oxy and six months off subutex. getting really focused on growing helped distract me alot. also, without being able to earn a living doing this, i would be forced to try to go back to construction (im disabled) which would put me in alot of pain not to mention a sea of temptation. not only does cannabis ease my pain and enable me to provide for my family, but it also enables me to help others reduce their medication and pain levels and live healthier lives. not to mention if i do still get the occasional craving, trigger or even nightmare, i just smoke myself into outer space and forget about that shit. why shoot dope and hate life when you can grow weed and be awesome at life
 
Hermanthegerman

Hermanthegerman

A bas l`etat policier polygame!
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Hm, hm,...ok, 2 things. First, weed was/is a lifelong crutch for me. Last time I used heroin was funny. I was clean since 1992, was never adicted totaly, always going working, used H all 6-8 weeks on weekend or something. Best friend was heroin dealer. No, funny was I was sobber since 8 years or longer. Was in Hospital and my wound was close to heal, I felt well. The Nurse came in and said Herr B, I´ve got a load morpium for you, the last. I said oh no, I am feeling well don´t want it. She said i´ve got it open, please use it or I have to put it in the trash. OK, I said. End of the story, I was fixed on, after those long time of being clean. After release of the Hospital I was quick going to the last junky I was knowing and he bought some H and C for us/me. Dangerous drug.
But in my case it was good with the weed, that it made me a low agressive level. I think without weed I had become an alcoholic problem like my childhood and early youth friend Norbert who died before 4 weeks on alcohol abuse, with 52. And I am sure that I hurt a lot of People in fights, like I did in a short time, before really starting smoking hashish.

Long Story short, weed saved my life, I am sure.:tiphat:
 
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JackyeChin

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Thanks for sharing your experience. I would like to ask you: don't you feel that you can have an addiction to this, or maybe there appeared any side effects? I know from my own how difficult it is to suffer pain. My doctor advised me to take antidepressants that help to dull the feeling of pain, like losepain.com. Honestly, I feel much better, and I don't worry because it isn't a prohibited drug that will not cause dependency. Indeed, it is essential to consult with a specialist, who will write you the sufficient funds according to your analysis and health condition.
 
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