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Methadone Detox while Pregnant?

  • Posted on January 10, 2011 at 5:21 am

Hey-Been on Meth for 2 years after foolishly getting stuck on heroin. I was detoxing and down to 35 mgs when I found out that I accidentally got pregnant. My husband and I def did not plan this! I am now 8 weeks pregnant and down to 26 mgs, dropping 3 a week. My reasons for continuing the detox: I would rather have a miscarriage than a baby born addicted. I would rather not have another baby (have one healthy beautiful daughter 5 yrs) than have one with child services in the hospital or “monitering” us, I am ready to be off meth. I have seen that most reasons in scientific papers for advocating mothers to be to stay ON meth while preg is that they think I will run out and jam a dirty needle in my arm the second my detox is over! My question is, has anyone out there done this? I am nervous because I am hiding the pregnancy b/c if I tell, they could stop my detox and I am buying my own vitamins b/c I am afraid if I go to an OB/Gyn b4 I’m off meth, they will report me to social services!
I am completely against letting an organization whose sole purpose is to break up poorer families anywhere near me or my child(ren?), yet I can’t keep faking ectopic symptoms at the ER to get checked out! The detox itself is okay so far, it is slow, and I’ve got such bad morning sickness that I feel lousy anyway and chicken soup works miracles. Please, no bashers or people who stereotype, just answers from people who can support my decision or have been there! I have no one to talk to about this and it is a little scary. I want to keep my baby, but only if it is healthy and drug-free!
oh, and NO, not on any other drugs (obviously), i got on herion after I was the victim of a violent crime, had no idea about withdrawls… A blip on my life radar, so to speak!
PS-seen a lot of other women on methadone’s questions getting answers like “shame on you, junkie, CPS should steal your baby” This is Not an ideal situation, of course, but I have made the decision to detox and come what may, so that I can have a healthy baby, get off this life-controling medication, and I can avoid people like that! We shouldn’t be so judgemental
METHADONE IS A LEGAL, PRESCRIBED MEDICATION THAT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH CARING FOR KIDS, OPERATING MACHINERY, WHATEVER, UNLESS IT IS ABUSED. 26 MGS IS NOT ABUSE. 260 MGS MIGHT BE.
No, “Teeby”, if you read the question, I want a HEALTHY baby, not on born on meth. Please keep your anti-choice venom to yourself.
PLEASE someone who has been there! Please don’t make rude remarks about my daughter, she is my life, attends private school, we have a lovely home, I have sought therapy for my poor response to my attack, etc… Methadone is prescribed for people who want to reclaim their lives, and then once they are stable, they should detox, which I was and am continuing to do. Methadone is generally fine for pregnancy, it is after the pregnancy when the poor child must endure withdrawls, which I will not be the cause of! Slow detoxes rarely cause much discomfort let alone fetal distress… so please, no nasty comments or assumptions about my child’s life! Looking for HELP and ADVICE!

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Pregnant addict daughter – help needed to find detox facility?

  • Posted on August 19, 2010 at 1:22 am

My 21 year old daughter is 7 weeks pregnant (1st child) and a herion addict. She has gone through detox several times in the past but never able to stay clean.
She wants to keep the baby but doesn’t know where to turn for help with her pregnancy in regards to the drug abuse (mainlining). Does anyone have suggestions? We live in IL, she has no job, insurance, etc.

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My brother was trying to get his daughter to detox … she must be hooked on heroin ….she had locked herself?

  • Posted on August 4, 2010 at 3:25 pm

in her car. I saw her shoot herself up twice. She looks like death. Is there any hope or answer for the heroin addict ? What would help ?

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Does anyone know about detox for heroin programs? My daughter is going into one at Alta Bates Hosp in Oakland

  • Posted on July 30, 2010 at 3:21 am

She is only 19 and can’t seem to stay off heroin. Do these work? The program is 29 days long, She will be locked up there during that time.

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Various Addiction Treatment Programs in Florida

  • Posted on July 2, 2009 at 2:20 pm

Florida is always known for trafficking of drugs. Its geographical situation is quite responsible for this. Drugs are smuggled into the state with the help of several types of automobiles. Various types of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, club drugs, methamphetamine, marijuana, and other pharmaceutical drugs are smuggled into Florida by the drug trafficking organizations.

Incessant trafficking of drugs in Florida has resulted in drug addiction in its people. Drug addiction refers to a situation when a person becomes totally dependent on a drug. It is such a state that the person suffers from several harmful effects. And when the addict tries to get rid of drugs, he may have to suffer a lot to quit this habit. The addict becomes desperate on using the drug. A medical expert uses the term dependence instead of addiction.

Addiction to alcohol is also described as a chronic illness. The addict feels a strong desire for alcohol either constantly or periodically. Addiction to alcohol results in unlimited drinking, rise in the amount of drinking, and feeling physically ill.

There are addiction treatment centers in Florida. Addiction treatment in Florida is so well designed that the patient can lead a hale and hearty life. At the drug rehab, the client is taught how to recognize and reject the harmful tendencies. The rehab also gives them instructions regarding reconstruction of their lives. Addiction treatment in Florida gives the drug addicts a new lease of life.

Several treatment programs are there to make the clients healthy. Detox is the first program. It is done under medical supervision. It is the first step toward recovery. Detox recovers the body from the physical and mental effects of drug or alcohol. Once they become mentally stable, the actual treatment is started. It should be strictly done under medical supervision as some drugs may have a fatal effect and should be eradicated slowly. Drugs are available to control the effect of decreasing levels of certain illegal drugs from the body.

Residential treatment program includes all day care throughout the stay of the patient. Medication and meal is given to the patient. The patient need not leave the campus during treatment. Counseling the patients individually, group and recreational therapy, detox, medical, and psychiatric therapy are included in the rehab program.

The patients are partially hospitalized to give them a chance to adjust to the normal life while undergoing treatment. The patients find it very useful as they try to return to normal life without the help of chemicals. They can work at this stage or attend school or college in the day and attend counseling sessions at night. Regular drug and alcohol tests are done to find whether they have taken drugs. Several spiritual groups and therapies like meditation and yoga makes the client mentally balanced.
The fourth step is the outpatient program that is for the patient who is suffering from relapse. It educates the patient on the mental, social, and physical effect of using alcohol and drugs.

A drug rehabilitation center not only treats the client but also sees that the patients recover fully and remain healthy.

The rehabs at Delray Beach have experienced professionals to look after the addicts and alcoholics. They offer good quality treatment at an affordable cost through counseling and education. They also give stress on the patient’s recovery entirely.

Find the best addiction treatment in Florida addiction treatment in Florida at www.delrayrecoverycenter.com, visit us at –
Joseph Petri Delray Recovery Center 701 SE 6th Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483 (866)8303211 www.DelrayRecoveryCenter.com

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