By: Tidings

Tidings — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:48:47 +0000

First and foremost, I empathise with your concern regarding this rather alarming situation. I shall try to outline the expected issues you will most likely face. Heroin is one of the most addictive substances known to man. It is an extremely powerful narcotic and excruciatingly difficult to abandon once you've already sunk in the throes of its unforgiving grip. Your friend is undeniably brave and strong to finally kick the habit and face withdrawals. I must ask, you said he recently had his hands on some heroin but he's currently in withdrawals? Is he still on it or has he already weaned off? Anyway, the major withdrawal symptoms for heroin are well documented and I for one know its dangerous repercussions. Being a former drug addict hooked on methamphetamine, I have first-hand experience in tackling cessation of drug abuse. Although I have never abused heroin, I know of plenty who dabble in it within my circles. So far, you've seen diarrhea and vomitting. Nausea is expected and unusual bowel movement is one of the most evident symptoms. Yes, fecal matter will usually have some blood mixed in and will mostly be diluted for the first few weeks as the body slowly purges the remnants of heroin. Suboxon is the brand name of buprenorphine which is an opiate (like heroin) prescribed by some doctors to heroin addicts intending to stop abusing heroin. However, it is interesting to note that the number of addicts who are prescribed buprenorphine are in turn addicted to it which really creates a whole new problem altogether. Suboxon is less addictive than heroin but it gives the familiar 'high' of heroin so it is not unusual that your friend MAY be addicted to Suboxon instead. Your friend will probably experience harsher symptoms like uncontrollable muscle spasms, body shivering, insomnia, loss of appetite, extreme loss of weight, violent mood swings, unpredictable motor control and disturbances to hand-eye coordination. I would advise you to steer clear of a recovering heroin addict if you have children but you should also give him the fullest support as I for one know how daunting it can be to overcome such an addiction. I am understandably lucky to have had considerate friends and loving family members who helped me a LOT to defeat my crippling drug addiction which was spiralling out of control. All in all, expect more symptoms and treat your friend with respect as recovering drug addicts often have lowered self-esteem and unusual temperaments. Do not worry too much for it is all up to him to weather the storm and if he is really determined to give up his heroin addiction, he should be able to do so. The symptoms usually disappear after about a month but there are reoccurences after a few months or so and at sporadic intervals so please be aware. I hope I helped. Cheers! =)

By: fartman

fartman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:35:33 +0000

Get on a methadone program

By: kornande

kornande — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:26:23 +0000

Has your friend been injected with naloxone, a treatment for heroin addicts? That might explain his symptoms.
If Suboxone is injected, naloxone will block the effects of it and lead to withdrawal symptoms in a person with an opioid addiction.

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