October 21, 2009 - 8:00pm
I just set up my first appointment to do out-patient drug rehab for opioid addiction (this Monday). They told me that I had to quit taking my Klonopin because if it came up in the urine test they wouldn't be able to treat me. I was on the stuff for a year then got off of it for two months then back on for like a week before I made the call today. I'm not abusing it, I'm taking it for severe anxiety. They mentioned something about Suboxone but didn't say when. I just feel like I'm gonna have to suffer for the next 5 days before I can even have the possibility for any relief. Is there anything I can do to combat the withdrawals for the next 5 days while I have to go to work? And what about my Klonopin?
...even 5 year olds who play the board game "Operation" know that you can't just abruptly stop taking benzodiazepines of any sort, without a slow, slow taper.
These people aren't medical professionals. I would look elsewhere. That's absurd. What's getting off opioids gonna do for you when you're busy thrashing around, swallowing your tounge?
Sheesh