I can completely see why Vicodin is addictive....

Taverner

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 05:59 PM
Original message

I can completely see why Vicodin is addictive....

I'm taking Vicodin for a back injury. It's working great, but I can see the addiction potential with this stuff.

It puts you in a "safe warm place" like nothing else I've ever taken. I will try to take this stuff sparingly, because I could easily see myself falling into that warm safe place...

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

RevCheesehead

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:01 PM
Response to Original message

1. Brett! Is that you??

:evilgrin:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

bigwillq

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 08:22 PM
Response to Reply #1

27. LOL!

:rofl:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Tallison

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:02 PM
Response to Original message

2. For the non-addict, it's great for pain, BUT...

for the addict, it will kill him or her much faster than the pain will.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

jane_pippin

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:04 PM
Response to Original message

3. It's a nice l'il treat, isn't it? Like a consolation prize

for being all fucked up with pain.

But yeah, using it sparingly is a good idea.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

GOPisEvil

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:06 PM
Response to Original message

4. I got a shot of morphine once. Once.

I can see why opiates are addictive. Boy howdy.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Innoma

(224 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:12 PM
Response to Reply #4

6. I dunno...

I, too, had a shot of morphine once. The pain was gone quick, and for the first few seconds the relief was a godsend. Beyond those first few seconds, however, I recall absolutely nothing and 'came to' quite awhile later feeling very wooly and unfocused.

To relieve pain, sure, but to do so willingly sans ailment, well ... certainly something I wouldn't enjoy at all.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

skygazer

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:06 PM
Response to Original message

5. It is a lovely place

And very easy to slip into. It's a wise person who can see these things.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Robb

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:17 PM
Response to Original message

7. I had the same thoughts when I took it awhile back

Of everything, everything I've ever taken, it was my fave.

I hope I don't ever need it again, because man, was it nice.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

skygazer

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:18 PM
Response to Reply #7

8. Multiply that feeling by a factor of about twelve

That's heroin. Yikes.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Taverner

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:23 PM
Response to Reply #8

10. That's what I've heard

Just that feeling of pure warmth and safety...and the sleep of angels.

Remind me never EVER to try heroin.

Cocaine was addictive enough (powdered confidence anyone?)

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

skygazer

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:29 PM
Response to Reply #10

11. I've had the dubious pleasure of having to kick both

Cocaine was tough - very psychological addiction. But the physical addiction of heroin damn near killed me when I kicked. Yeah, be afraid. Be very afraid.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Taverner

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:40 PM
Response to Reply #11

12. Well congrats on kicking both!

I hope to God I'll never share your experience however...

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dances with Cats

(545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:11 PM
Response to Reply #11

18. good for you...

after two trips to rehab (teh second time long-term) I kicked crack!
Lets give each otehr a a hand!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

skygazer

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:16 PM
Response to Reply #18

20. Congrats!

Tough journey, isn't it? But as they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. :toast:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Beaverhausen

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:20 PM
Response to Original message

9. Best thread title ever

My boyfriend takes it for chronic back pain so I know what you mean

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dances with Cats

(545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:42 PM
Response to Original message

13. Yep

been there, done that....

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

purr

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 06:50 PM
Response to Original message

14. It doesnt do a thing for me?

The only thing that makes me feel weird is percocet.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dances with Cats

(545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:09 PM
Response to Reply #14

15. pretty much the same thing.

Percocet is a bit stronger.....

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

redqueen

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:10 PM
Response to Original message

16. It puts me in a barfy place.

I don't know why people like that stuff... makes me sick as a dog.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

newsguyatl

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:11 PM
Response to Original message

17. i'm like that with xanax

good stuff :-D

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dances with Cats

(545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:12 PM
Response to Reply #17

19. A blue one and a beer

and I can forget BushCo for a while.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Cannikin

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:16 PM
Response to Original message

21. try lithium and clonazapam

Edited on Tue Dec-06-05 07:17 PM by Cannikin

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

New Earth

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:18 PM
Response to Original message

22. wow yeah

i was on it a few months ago for my wisdom teeth pain. it was very relaxing, i was almost addicted. same for percocet, the doctor put me on that after i had the wisdom teeth removed (actually it was 7 teeth altogether) - now that was even harder to come off of, my first night without it i couldn't sleep, i was so anxious, i can't even describe the feeling i had coming off it. i was so restless, i was moving around and had to keep kicking the bed and waving my arms around. i hope i never have to be on it again, as nice as it is being on these things they sure do suck coming off them!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

bluestateguy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:35 PM
Response to Original message

23. Oh yes

My father is very careful with that stuff. He saves it only for when he is in extreme pain. He takes about one pill a month on the average.

I remember I lived next door to two girls who used to pop these things for fun.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dying Eagle

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:42 PM
Response to Original message

24. I just had surgery

about 6 weeks back. Stopped taking it after 2 weeks. I was no longer in pain ,i wanted them to help me sleep. That was my wake up call.

Scary, let AWESOME, stuff.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Guava Jelly

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 07:46 PM
Response to Original message

25. I got lucky when it comes to vicoden

It makes me vomit everytime i take it.
Kinda sucks because it is a fun buzz.
But i figure if my stomach throws it up..it cant be good for me.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

lakemonster11

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 08:15 PM
Response to Reply #25

26. It makes me vomit, too.

So they always put me on percoset instead.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

LoZoccolo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 10:36 PM
Response to Reply #25

30. I got that urge like 1/2 hour after every dose.

Managed to fight it off, though.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

grannylib

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 09:30 PM
Response to Original message

28. Oh, I hear you there...had some a couple years back for an abcessed

tooth; Hubby had some for broken ribs...
It's very nice.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

SOteric

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Dec-06-05 09:32 PM
Response to Original message

29. Not to mention that whole

"golly this doesn't hurt at all" benefit.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Tue Apr 30th 2024, 11:04 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.