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Name:
Bonnie
Age:
37
   
Drug of Choice:
  Hydrocodone/Norco
   
How did you become addicted?
  I became addicted after having been prescribed these pills for a kidney stone. I liked the effect and chose to begin "using" them to get this wonderful high. I first began with one per day and at the end of my addiction, I was eating these damn things at the rate of 30+ per day of ten milligram/pill.
   
Your turning point? (What made you choose recovery?)
  When it began to get more and more difficult to purchase these pills online, I began to panic that I wouldnt have my 30 pills per day...(I spent close to $70,000/year on my addiction!)Eventually, I got so afraid to be without them and I decided to seek help.The pain of NOT having these pills is indescribable...id rather go through childbirth again.
   
Tell us about your recovery.
  I was one of the lucky ones. I found a doctor in my area who prescribed Suboxone, (treatment for the withdrawals) and she put me on the "Suboxone Program". This treatment allowed me to stay home and continue working and leading my normal life...all while discontinuing the Norco. Even though I had been taking 30+ pills EVERY DAY FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS, I was able to beat my addiction with no discomfort.
   
Your advice to others?
  I have been clean for almost 5 months now and I feel like my old self, again! My advice is DO NOT TRY TO TAKE YOURSELF OFF PAIN PILLS! You can become VERY ILL and you may begin using again to ease the pain of withdrawal. Talk to your doctor about Suboxone, its a miracle drug!!!!! And finally, YOU CAN BEAT THIS.....good luck.
   

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