ADDICTION TO NACRO-DETOX

by krishna prasad
(kasaragod city,kerala state,India)

I was addicted to Norco (a pain pill that contains hydrocodone the same opiate pain killer found in Vicodin), taking up to 30 daily. I started drinking heavily to cope with the feelings that I would get when I could not get enough Norco.

Things finally collapsed when the police stopped me while driving intoxicated. I was sent to a hospital for three days to “detox” off my pills and alcohol and then referred to “rehab” for a 2 week stay.

While there I participated in groups, ate well, and bided my time until I could leave. I had to admit that I was an addict. I continued to have withdrawal symptoms throughout my stay. I scored drugs on the way home from the rehab center and was careful to go to all the meetings and group sessions that were required by the courts.

When a urine test showed me to still be using, I was sent through detox and rehab again, with similar results, although this time I really tried to stay clean and was successful for 6 months before relapsing.