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She began taking her husband's pain medication while he was dying from testicular cancer and became addicted to opiates. That was the only way she could cope with the barrage of bill collectors, his pain and their 3 children. After he died, she lost their home, insurance, their cars, everything and now lives with me. Suboxzone is a doctor prescribed treatment for opiate addiction but she is addicted to the treatment! She is in bed every day until 5-6 PM, doesn't have bowel movements or periods, weighs 90 lbs.and eats almost nothing. If I could get a judge to make her a dependent or my ward, I could get her insurance through my work. I cannot afford to send her to Hazelden or another drug rehab. Please don't tell me to turn to God. I need legal advice or a rehab grant. I am also supporting my other daughter and her 3 children. Anyone reading this who has a clue on how to save my daughter please respond. Time is running out for her.

She needs to go a methadone clinic where they will monitor her better and taper her off. I have heard many stories similar to this concerning suboxone. I think it should be banned methadone is much more effective. Just be aware that methadone is also a ssri so adding antidepressants could be deadly that and anything else that would raise her serotonin (St John Wart, dxm/coughsyrup) I wouldnt recommend any type of sleep medication at all. Also you can make lemon poppy seed tea to curb the withdrawls (maybe thats why she sleeps so much, shes taking to much at once and then withdrawing). Just mix poppy seeds with lemon juice...filter with a coffee filter and drink. This has been know to work even though many would disagree. In my area they have programs that will pay/reduce for rehab or treatment. Its called CARE I dont know maybe thats available in your area check it out.

2006-11-27 12:40:38 by valpogal

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Need help choosing the right treatment for opiate dependancy for a loved one. I have looked into many treatments and don't know which way to go? They have tryed some treatments in the past and have failed. Is there any thing that can help them get their life back with out extreme pain and suffering?

Hi Amanda, try this numbers:

Toll Free: 866.355.7855
Local: 949.218.1520

or

I'll give you a link and just fill out the contact request form to have a representative contact you. Don't worry about your information. It will be kept strictly confidential.

2008-05-20 22:04:50 by Amanda C

Price: $129.00

I am currently going to a treatment center for opiate addiction. They give me suboxone, which keeps me from using opiates and I see a counselor once a week, which helps very much. The problem is I have to go every day to get the suboxone and it takes over an hour to get to the clinic, each way and they do not accept any medical insurance. The cost for the suboxone is over $600.00 monthly and between $300.00-$350.00 for gas. I need to find a doctor who is licensed to prescribe suboxone so that I can use my insurance because I can't afford what I'm paying now and I can't stop my treatment. I have come to far for that to happen.

I found this on the website below. Follow the link and you should be able to see a listing of the doctors in your area. Compare that versus the list of in-network providers for your insurance and you should be in good shape.

"A nationwide registry of physicians who have taken this training is available at buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/bwns_locator/index.html. You can choose Physician List Search at the bottom of the page to search by city, county, zip code or state or just click on the state you want on the map."

2006-06-27 20:17:19 by greeneyedgirl

Price: $37.00 $37.00