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Methadone Addiction

As an opiate, regular use of methadone causes physical dependency - if you've been using it regularly (prescribed or not) once you stop you will experience a withdrawal. The physical changes due to the drug are similar to other opiates (like heroin). If you are a woman using methadone you may not have regular periods - but you are still able to conceive. Methadone is a long-acting opioid; it has an effect for up to 36 hours (if you are using methadone you will not withdraw for this period) A Personal story of methadone withdrawal: ?I've been on both ends of withdrawals, heroin and methadone, every patient of methadone will always tell you the same, as I do; I can kick heroin anytime, but methadone that is something else. In 15 yrs of heroin addiction, I've kicked 3 times, 'cold-turkey'. In 10 years on methadone I've never kicked methadone.?

Residential Treatment Facilities and Chemical Dependence

Can chemical dependence cause an addict to have liver problems? When my daughter started using we tried to find an residential treatment facilities center for her but the one we wanted to send her to would not take her because her liver was bad and this meant she wouldn't be able to do the program. Is there a program we can send her to that will help her overcome this addiction and get rid of the toxins stored in her body so she doesn't relapse? What kind of residential treatment facilities will be best for her so that she can overcome this horrible chemical dependence?

Christian Drug Rehabilitation and Drug And Alcohol Addiction

When is christian drug rehabilitation needed? Does an addict have to get christian drug rehabilitation in order be free of drug and alcohol addiction or can it be done on ones own? My father has a drug and alcohol addiction and I really want to find him a good christian drug rehabilitation center to attend. I don't think he can break loose from this on his own even though he says he can. How can I make sure he gets the help he needs?