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Posted by dudefrombama on June 14, 2006, at 14:58:15
I'm currently not on any controlled substances. My late father prescribed Ritalin for me when I was in college, and I'm debating with myself on whether or not to start taking it again. During my college years I tried just about every drug there was and never got hooked on anything. I didn't abuse my Ritalin, either. I did have a battle with Vicodin in later years and, eventually, went to Methadone maintenance to help with those cravings. Since you don't get high on Methadone after you've adjusted to it--and because other opiates are blocked and have no effect--I started using crystal meth and coke. I ended up kicking everything in rehab (even cigarettes), and have been clean for about a month. I'm really trying to be honest with myself and, although Ritalin was never a problem for me, I want to be careful about medications. Any advice?
Thanks
Posted by curtm on June 21, 2006, at 11:45:28
In reply to Should I get back on Stimulants?, posted by dudefrombama on June 14, 2006, at 14:58:15
I have been fearing the exact same thing. If I get prescribed stimulants, will it trigger an addiction to them or even worse, my meth addiction I have kicked. (16 months now)
I guess I don't have an answer, only the same sort of question. I'm someone on your side. Sorry it took so long to reply. That happens here sometimes. Don't lose hope.
Posted by Paulbwell on June 23, 2006, at 2:27:32
In reply to Re: Should I get back on Stimulants? » dudefrombama, posted by curtm on June 21, 2006, at 11:45:28
> I have been fearing the exact same thing. If I get prescribed stimulants, will it trigger an addiction to them or even worse, my meth addiction I have kicked. (16 months now)
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> I guess I don't have an answer, only the same sort of question. I'm someone on your side. Sorry it took so long to reply. That happens here sometimes. Don't lose hope.
Hi Ya!I assume you smoked Meth (Crank) from a glass pipe? well theres 2 schools of thought here:
1-you were self medicating for an ADHD trpe issue-did the Meth calm you?-or a mood disorder.
2-you were "just wanting to get high" cos it felt good?-yes?
Cheers
Posted by dudefrombama on June 23, 2006, at 13:25:33
In reply to Should I get back on Stimulants?, posted by dudefrombama on June 14, 2006, at 14:58:15
No, I didn't use a glass pipe to smoke meth. Well I've tried that way, but for the most part it was I.V. The meth did calm me down at first, but with increased usage I was wired to the max. I'm still clean, however, and am reluctant to try Ritalin again.
Posted by Paulbwell on July 6, 2006, at 1:05:07
In reply to Attn: Paulbwell, posted by dudefrombama on June 23, 2006, at 13:25:33
> No, I didn't use a glass pipe to smoke meth. Well I've tried that way, but for the most part it was I.V. The meth did calm me down at first, but with increased usage I was wired to the max. I'm still clean, however, and am reluctant to try Ritalin again.
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Hi Ya!I'v never taken any Meth, but have lotsa experience with Brand#generic Methylphenidate. You WILL abuse it, IV, SNORTING if you WANT to, but if you are following rehab o
rders, then, all power to ya!!Cheers
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