http://methadone.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:05:56 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/12/18/08/i_logo.jpg http://methadone.forumotion.net/feed/? http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-11-24-07-just-dig-in-t298.htm lilgirllost Sometimes when faced with a difficult obstacle in life-- a new job, new school, new anything-- it's easy to feel overwhelmed and to start believing the worst about ourselves. Maybe we really don't have what it takes after all, we think. Maybe we should just stay where we are-- whether we like that place or not. One of the wonderful things about being human is our ability to adapt to new situations. Another is our ability to change and grow. What new situation is facing you? Whether ... Thought For Today Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:05:56 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-11-24-07-just-dig-in-t298.htm#520 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-11-24-07-just-dig-in-t298.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/heavy-handed-rules-harm-methadone-treatment-t297.htm lilgirllost This is an "opinion" piece from a Toronto paper. The actual article can be found at http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/728844 I won't even put my two cents worth in about how I feel about some of the things that were said in this article......... Something extraordinary happened at a recent conference of Ontario doctors who use methadone to treat people addicted to heroin and other drugs. The usually well-behaved and deferential physicians booed and jeered their licensing ... News Articles Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:57:08 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/heavy-handed-rules-harm-methadone-treatment-t297.htm#519 http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/heavy-handed-rules-harm-methadone-treatment-t297.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-clinic-makes-an-impact-t296.htm lilgirllost Written by Dave Mabell This is an article from the Lethbridge Herald which is a Canadian paper but I thought the article was good enough to share with those of us in other countries as well. The original article can be found at http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/118280/110/ METHADONE CLINIC MAKES AN IMPACT Sunday, 22 November 2009 Four months later, there’s little doubt Lethbridge needed a methadone clinic. Nearly 150 patients have taken part in the substance abuse ... News Articles Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:40:06 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-clinic-makes-an-impact-t296.htm#518 http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-clinic-makes-an-impact-t296.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/pennsylvania-poll-shows-that-readers-support-methadone-clinic-t295.htm lilgirllost WEEKLY ONLINE POLL: Readers support methadone clinics Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:13 AM EST Many poll respondents acknowledge that there is a problem with heroin in the area. Our online question: ``Blairsville Borough council recently voted to deny a variance that would have allowed a methadone clinic to open in the borough. What would you think about the opening of such a business in your community?'' 43 percent (85 votes): Heroin is a big problem, and this would be ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:20 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/pennsylvania-poll-shows-that-readers-support-methadone-clinic-t295.htm#517 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/pennsylvania-poll-shows-that-readers-support-methadone-clinic-t295.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-instant-gratification-is-a-big-part-of-addiction-t294.htm lilgirllost Our world today is based upon instant gratification. Taking into consideration all of the technology that allows us to get what we want right when we want it, it's really no wonder that we are trying to apply that standard to our emotional state. Think of all the ways that people use drugs or alcohol pertaining to instant gratification. If you are having a stressful day...pop a pill and feel de-stressed. If you are feeling a little social anxiety or lack of confidence in a situation...have ... Thought For Today Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:22:30 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-instant-gratification-is-a-big-part-of-addiction-t294.htm#516 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-instant-gratification-is-a-big-part-of-addiction-t294.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-17-09-addiction-recovery-my-outlook-on-life-has-changed-t293.htm lilgirllost Since being in recovery for substance abuse there have been little changes in my outlook on life that happen all the time. I can't say that I always notice them right when they happen, but sooner or later it usually hits me. I just came to the realization that I am now a person full of hope. This is quite a contrast to my outlook on life when I was actively addicted. Here is what happened. When I was an active addict as soon as my eyes would open in the morning, morning meaning about 11am, ... Thought For Today Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:06:39 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-17-09-addiction-recovery-my-outlook-on-life-has-changed-t293.htm#515 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-17-09-addiction-recovery-my-outlook-on-life-has-changed-t293.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-06-09-t292.htm lilgirllost In recovery there is a great saying "Easy Does It But Do It". I always understood what this saying meant but I never really applied it to my life. I was living under the assumption that things always have a way of working themselves out. Which is true... if you do your part. Since we work on our ability to "accept the things we can not change" we should definately be working on the other part to that which is having the courage to change the things we can. A long ... Thought For Today Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:23:56 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-06-09-t292.htm#514 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-06-09-t292.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-urbanlegend-t291.htm lilgirllost My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If you would rather speak to someone in private, you can private message me through the forum as well. It can be difficult staying clean even in a MMT program so please, just know that we are here for you. I hope you will share your story with us about ... Introduce Yourself Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:17:46 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-urbanlegend-t291.htm#513 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-urbanlegend-t291.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-abdulla-t290.htm lilgirllost My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If you would rather speak to someone in private, you can private message me through the forum as well. It can be difficult staying clean even in a MMT program so please, just know that we are here for you. I hope you will share your story with us about ... Introduce Yourself Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:11:16 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-abdulla-t290.htm#512 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-abdulla-t290.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-12-09-t289.htm lilgirllost I was taking a look online for some addiction related videos and found a series of addiction related videos of Dr. Robert Lefever. In this series he tackles a lot of the main topics of addiction and addiction recovery in a way that can make sense to anyone. One of the videos that I found interesting is called Recovery 7: What Makes An Addict. Here he explains the difference between these people...are you normal, an idiot, or an addict? Surprise, surprise...I fall into the addict category. ... Thought For Today Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:54 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-12-09-t289.htm#511 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-12-09-t289.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-11-09-t288.htm Dee Good Morning everyone. I will be covering for Ruthann off and on for a couple of days. And while covering for her, I wanted to keep in traditon with RuthAnn has been doing in posting from "What Winners Do." In recovery there is a great saying "Easy Does It But Do It". I always understood what this saying meant but I never really applied it to my life. I was living under the assumption that things always have a way of working themselves out. Which is true... if you do ... Thought For Today Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:52 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-11-09-t288.htm#510 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-11-09-t288.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/what-are-your-clinic-fees-like-t203.htm lilgirllost I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday yesterday, but alas, it is time for us all to get back to our daily schedules for school, work and yes, those clinic visits! It would be so nice if we could go to a regular doctor to get our methadone like they have for suboxone treatment! I know for a fact the actual methadone medication is cheap, cheap, cheap so it really blows my mind that we are charged like we are for MMT from clinics. There is no regulations on that either. They ... Rate Your Methadone Program? Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:03:45 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/what-are-your-clinic-fees-like-t203.htm#363 http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/what-are-your-clinic-fees-like-t203.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/methadone-vs-methadose-vs-liquid-what-do-you-think-t223.htm lilgirllost Hi everyone. I have had an exerience I wanted to share with you all and get your input on it. I am currently on a dose of 120mg once a day. At my "old" clinic, they started out giving us the name brand METHADONE. (these were orange, football shaped, oblong, pills) After about 1 1/2 - 2 yrs, they started giving us a generic form (white, perfectly round with methadose stamped on them). I was in the process of a dose change at the time so I wasn't able to really tell if there ... Do you have any questions about methadone? Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:41 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/methadone-vs-methadose-vs-liquid-what-do-you-think-t223.htm#412 http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/methadone-vs-methadose-vs-liquid-what-do-you-think-t223.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/blairsville-council-turns-down-request-to-allow-methadone-clinic-t287.htm lilgirllost I was shocked by the comments made by the council member in this article. Nice attitude to have and I hope none of his loved ones ever have an opiate addiction because this man sounds like he would be NO help to them whatsoever. Of course, maybe he needs to experience opiate addiction first hand and then he might have a little more compassion. BLAIRSVILLE: Council turns down request to allow methadone clinic By SAM KUSIC, skusic@indianagazette.net Published: Saturday, November ... News Articles Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:18:23 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/blairsville-council-turns-down-request-to-allow-methadone-clinic-t287.htm#506 http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/blairsville-council-turns-down-request-to-allow-methadone-clinic-t287.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-11-09-09-t286.htm lilgirllost I know I am a day early on the date, but I won't be around tomorrow (MONDAY) to post the thought for the day and it has been a few days since I have been around to post it, so I wanted to go ahead and get it in today for tomorrow. This was taken from What Winners Do At first, the main purpose of entering into addiction recovery was so you would stop drinking, drugging, gambling, over-eating whatever else you did compulsively. You finally realized that you had a problem and needed to stop, ... Thought For Today Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:09:42 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-11-09-09-t286.htm#505 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-11-09-09-t286.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-sweetchawley-superduper-t285.htm lilgirllost Hello everyone. I wanted to take a second to introduce our latest members who go by the usernames of sweetchawley & SuperDuper. We are so glad to have you join us and we hope that you will make yourself at home and feel comfortable with us. My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If ... Introduce Yourself Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:04:51 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-sweetchawley-superduper-t285.htm#504 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-sweetchawley-superduper-t285.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/is-methadone-bad-for-the-heart-t30.htm Dee Used appropriately as part of an Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program, methadone does not appear to cause any heart problems, even at quite high doses. There were some concerns during 2001 when LAAM (a long-acting cousin of methadone) was associated with disturbances of normal heartbeat, called cardiac arrhythmias . LAAM was taken off the market in Europe and American doctors were advised to first test patients for any existing arrhythmias before prescribing or continuing LAAM therapy. To ... Do you have any questions about methadone? Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:53:24 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/is-methadone-bad-for-the-heart-t30.htm#35 http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/is-methadone-bad-for-the-heart-t30.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/please-give-me-some-advice-t279.htm SunshineSmiles I posted this on another part to but I'm not sure where it belongs and I need advice. Sorry if I shouldn't have posted it 2ce.! will checkk back tonight when I get off work but my husband is having trouble. First he put in a request to change counselors like 2-3 months ago still he has heard nothing. He has real problems with his counselor and he feels like his rights have been violated for many reasons. Today he was on hold to see the director of the clinic bc he owed $27 he was going ... Do you have any questions about methadone? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:12:42 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/please-give-me-some-advice-t279.htm#487 http://methadone.forumotion.net/do-you-have-any-questions-about-methadone-f5/please-give-me-some-advice-t279.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/chicago-clinic-t217.htm dara Hiiiiiii I'm new here.Been on MMT for about 7 months.My first time on mm.The clinic I go to is my first experience,so it's all I know. I have no complaints.I think the staff is very friendly and caring.Haven't had any problems to date. They recently merged their 2 clinics to just one in the city proper.So now merging two clinic populations there is a bit of a wait as before I was in and out in about 30 seconds.But that's due to the economy.so I understand the situation. So I'm learning how ... Rate Your Methadone Program? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:41:15 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/chicago-clinic-t217.htm#391 http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/chicago-clinic-t217.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-yardogzz-surf16-t284.htm Dee Hello yardogzz and surf16 and welcome to A Flicker of Light In The Dark. My name is Dee and I am one of the moderators of the forum. Our other moderator is RuthAnn. Please feel free to take a look around the forum and read the postings of the other members. If you have any questions or concerns about Methadone or your recovery let us know and we will do what we can to help you find the answers. Being new to a forum can be a little uncomfortable I know. But I can promise you that once you ... Introduce Yourself Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:12:17 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-yardogzz-surf16-t284.htm#498 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-yardogzz-surf16-t284.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-4-09-t283.htm lilgirllost Do you consider yourself one of the winners? I received this question via email from someone that is just entering into addiction recovery. This person is seeking the experience from others as an aid to their own recovery. Going by the name of my site, What Winners Do, one might get the impression that I am someone with answers...I'm not. I don't think there are too many answers in addiction recovery, mainly there are questions. In addiction recovery there are certain things that ... Thought For Today Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:32:09 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-4-09-t283.htm#497 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-4-09-t283.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/rate-your-lines-t144.htm SunshineSmiles Just wonderin how long you guys have to wait to be dosed or if you wait at all? How is it set up they dose you? At my clinic we all get in line along this long wall and down a hallway,,behind the wall there is 5 windows but there is never 5 nurses, the most I have seen open is 4 and that is very rare usually 2-3 is average. So they dose 2-3 people at a time we go to the window give our number and get dosed. You line u in the order you come in regardless of weather you are getting 1 or 30 doses/takehomes. ... Rate Your Methadone Program? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:43:03 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/rate-your-lines-t144.htm#249 http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/rate-your-lines-t144.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-3-09-t282.htm lilgirllost "They Say" that a huge part of addiction recovery is un-burdening yourself of all those "secrets" that you keep inside because of the fear of judgment. I guess this goes along with Step 5 of the 12 Steps. You admit to your higher power, yourself, and another human being the exact nature of your wrongs. The purpose of this step is supposed to be about openly acknowledging the positive while committing to work at rectifying your negatives. I do understand the purpose of it, ... Thought For Today Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:47:43 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-3-09-t282.htm#492 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-11-3-09-t282.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-joelcfeen-coolairhead-leesa-t281.htm lilgirllost Hello everyone. I wanted to take a second to introduce our latest members to the forum. They go by the usernames of JoelCFeen, coolairhead & Leesa. We are so glad to have you join us and we hope that you will make yourself at home and feel comfortable with us. My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate ... Introduce Yourself Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:35:03 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-joelcfeen-coolairhead-leesa-t281.htm#491 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-joelcfeen-coolairhead-leesa-t281.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-bfye-revolutionarybum-t280.htm lilgirllost Hello everyone. I wanted to take a second to introduce our latest members. They go by the username bfye & Revolutionarybum. We are so glad to have you join us and we hope that you will make yourself at home and feel comfortable with us. My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If you ... Introduce Yourself Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:50 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-bfye-revolutionarybum-t280.htm#490 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-bfye-revolutionarybum-t280.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/need-some-advice-quickly-please-problems-with-the-director-t278.htm SunshineSmiles I will checkk back tonight when I get off work but my husband is having trouble. First he put in a request to change counselors like 2-3 months ago still he has heard nothing. He has real problems with his counselor and he feels like his rights have been violated for many reasons. Today he was on hold to see the director of the clinic bc he owed $27 he was going to pay $10 and then I work a double today so we were going to pay it all off tomorrow which is normal at my clinic he patiently waited ... Rate Your Methadone Program? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:11:04 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/need-some-advice-quickly-please-problems-with-the-director-t278.htm#486 http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/need-some-advice-quickly-please-problems-with-the-director-t278.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/just-wondering-t23.htm Dee I hope that everyone here is doing well in their recovery. As I sit here and type this I can't help but to wonder why some of you have joined this forum. I thought it would be to get the support and information that you can't get anywhere else. Apparently I am wrong. I'm not trying to be mean and ugly with my words, but I just don't get it. Why join something if your not going to be a part of it. If there is something that is not here and you would like to see it here. Let me know. I will ... Open Discussions Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:11:30 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/just-wondering-t23.htm#27 http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/just-wondering-t23.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-change-is-inevitable-t277.htm lilgirllost You know what is weird? In a professional sense I welcome change! I love to try new, more efficients procedures. I love to hear new ideas. I'm open to procedure changes and I stay positive and try to keep others positive. Why then, in my personal life do I sometimes have such a problem with CHANGE? So scared of change that I am almost paralyzed with fear! Even if it looks as if the change could be for the better......that's just crazy, right? Sometimes I just get a little overwhelmed when ... Thought For Today Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:32:51 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-change-is-inevitable-t277.htm#482 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-change-is-inevitable-t277.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-eduardofmb-t276.htm lilgirllost It is RuthAnn again and I wanted to let you all know of our newest member to the forum. They go by the name of EDUARDOFMB and lists that they are from BRAZIL. We are so glad to have you join us and we wanted to take a moment to welcome you and to let you know that we are here for you. EDUARDOFMB states that they have a family member who recently started MMT after many years of IV merperidine (demerol) usage. It can be a very trying time for both the person on MMT and the family ... Introduce Yourself Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:08 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-eduardofmb-t276.htm#481 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-eduardofmb-t276.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/actual-video-nimby-from-icaat-t275.htm lilgirllost I was finally able to get my hands on the actual ICAAP video so that you don't have to follow a link to watch it. It's a little long and it only mentions MMT for heroin addiction but it is too good of a video NOT to share. Announcements, Events and Breaking News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:03:28 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/actual-video-nimby-from-icaat-t275.htm#480 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/actual-video-nimby-from-icaat-t275.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/video-in-my-backyard-dispelling-myths-about-methadone-t271.htm lilgirllost The International center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment (ICAAT) has produced a 15-minute video addressing the “not-in-my-backyard” (NIMBY) phenomenon – probably the greatest barrier to meaningful expansion of methadone treatment availability in America. Throughout the USA, and in many other nations as well, efforts to open new facilities are met with fierce opposition based on fear of resultant crime and a general deterioration of the neighborhood. This film highlights the patients, ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:52:27 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/video-in-my-backyard-dispelling-myths-about-methadone-t271.htm#475 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/video-in-my-backyard-dispelling-myths-about-methadone-t271.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-29-09-t274.htm lilgirllost You probably have heard of a second-round addiction you just don't know it by that name. Basically a second round-addiction is a substitute addiction that you pick up once you are in recovery. How do you avoid second-round addictions and how do you know if you already have one? The most common second round addictions are overeating, anorexia, bulimia, exercise, gambling, spending, and work. These are just the most common ones...not the only ones. What is difficult with these addictions is ... Thought For Today Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:10:02 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-29-09-t274.htm#478 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-29-09-t274.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-kbonavena-leshaann-sirko007-t273.htm lilgirllost Hello everyone. I wanted to take a second to introduce our latest members. They go by the usernamekbonavena & LeshaAnn. We are so glad to have you join us and we hope that you will make yourself at home and feel comfortable with us. My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If you would ... Introduce Yourself Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:36:03 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-kbonavena-leshaann-sirko007-t273.htm#477 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-kbonavena-leshaann-sirko007-t273.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-27-09-what-happens-if-i-relapse-t272.htm lilgirllost Even though as MMT pts we are less likely to relapse as those who are doing it cold turkey, it still does and CAN happen. If we ever get to a point in our lives where we are thinking that "it won't happen to me" then we have gotten too far away from the realities of our addiction and need a "gut check". One thing to remember though is in the event that you do have a "weak moment" or a full blown episode of relapse is that you do not beat yourself up about it! ... Thought For Today Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:46:08 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-27-09-what-happens-if-i-relapse-t272.htm#476 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-27-09-what-happens-if-i-relapse-t272.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-10-26-09-t270.htm lilgirllost Just like life it's self, addiction recovery is filled with times of struggle and times of uncertainty. But also like like it's self, it is made up of way more than that. For every bad time there is a good time. For me, this is one of those times when I'm not struggling in my addiction recovery. At the moment, things seem to have fallen into place. The only thing that I'm having a hard time with right now is practicing what I preach about being able to stay in the moment. Enjoy the ... Thought For Today Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:28 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-10-26-09-t270.htm#474 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-the-day-10-26-09-t270.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-sandra-t269.htm lilgirllost My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If you would rather speak to someone in private, you can private message me through the forum as well. It can be difficult staying clean even in a MMT program so please, just know that we are here for you. I hope you will share your story with us ... Introduce Yourself Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:32:49 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-sandra-t269.htm#473 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-sandra-t269.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/mexico-decriminalizes-small-scale-drug-possession-t187.htm lilgirllost I would love to hear what you guys think about this new law in Mexico. Do you think it could make things better, worse and why? Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession by The Associated Press MEXICO CITY August 21, 2009, 07:49 am ET Mexico decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin on Friday — a move that prosecutors say makes sense even in the midst of the government's grueling battle against drug traffickers. Prosecutors said the new law sets ... Open Discussions Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:20:36 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/mexico-decriminalizes-small-scale-drug-possession-t187.htm#337 http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/mexico-decriminalizes-small-scale-drug-possession-t187.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/pretty-good-in-texas-t86.htm mram50 Texas isn't known for its liberal bias by any stretch of the imagination and it does seem odd how liberal states seem to have the worse clinics...Has anyone else noticed that? Wonder why and I'm a very liberal person.. I guess it's the liberal perpensity to write extra regulations and unfortuneate we as methadone patients also get caught up in those regs as well.. Who knows? Anyuway.. I've been in clinics in Ohio, Indiana and Texas..two in TX and finally found one in Arlington, TX where you ... Rate Your Methadone Program? Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:08:29 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/pretty-good-in-texas-t86.htm#135 http://methadone.forumotion.net/rate-your-methadone-program-f7/pretty-good-in-texas-t86.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-neutralize-conflicts-t268.htm lilgirllost Unless you want a fight or an argument, don't give people anything to push against. Here is a key to harmonizing with people who are upset or have a point of view different from your own. Stay so relaxed when you talk to them that you allow yourself to empathize with how they think and feel. That doesn't mean that you give in to people's every whim. It means, instead, that you are so clear and fucused that you can genuinely let other people be who they are, too. It's both naive and egotistical ... Thought For Today Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:18:38 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-neutralize-conflicts-t268.htm#470 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-neutralize-conflicts-t268.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/an-interesting-article-for-you-to-check-out-t267.htm lilgirllost I wanted to let you guys know, there is a very good article I found today that I wanted to share with everyone. It is under the INSPIRATIONAL STORIES & QUOTES section of the forum instead of the ARTICLES section because it deals with a former opiate addicts story of recovery. It just shows once again there are plenty of positive stories out there about ORT (opiate replacemenet therapy). I have said it before, there are pros and there are cons to ORT, anyone who has ever ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:54:07 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/an-interesting-article-for-you-to-check-out-t267.htm#469 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/an-interesting-article-for-you-to-check-out-t267.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/inspirational-quotes-and-poems-f9/prescription-for-a-better-lifemother-drug-addict-finds-new-life-at-methadone-clinic-t266.htm lilgirllost Here again is another great success story about MMT. From the CONCORD MONITOR PAPER http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091021/FRONTPAGE/910210301 PRESCRIPTION FOR A BETTER LIFE by Ray Duckler Monitor Columnist Angie Horn, a walking pharmacy all her life, says it's a lot like cough syrup. Same consistency, same color. "The same yucky taste, too" the drug addict from Pembroke said. Horn has replaced prescription medication with methadone, ... Inspirational Quotes and Poems Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:32:37 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/inspirational-quotes-and-poems-f9/prescription-for-a-better-lifemother-drug-addict-finds-new-life-at-methadone-clinic-t266.htm#468 http://methadone.forumotion.net/inspirational-quotes-and-poems-f9/prescription-for-a-better-lifemother-drug-addict-finds-new-life-at-methadone-clinic-t266.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-addiction-needs-self-hatred-to-breed-t265.htm lilgirllost I believe that self-hatred is the reason that I am an addict. Self-hatred is something that all addicts have in common. Let’s face it, if we liked ourselves, even a little, would we be so eager to put an unknown substance, something potentially fatal, a poison, in our body? Would we feed our children, our grandmother, the drugs that we take? Hell, no! We do it because we hate ourselves. Addiction needs self-hatred to breed and we, as addicts, posses this self-hatred. I loathed myself. I ... Thought For Today Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:02:11 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-addiction-needs-self-hatred-to-breed-t265.htm#467 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-addiction-needs-self-hatred-to-breed-t265.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-clinic-a-no-go-for-avondale-t264.htm lilgirllost This article comes from the CBS affiliate website for Birmingham Alabama. You can find their site at http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Methadone-Clinic-is-a-No-Go-For-Avondale/4bjd0BJMj02hivvfWjneFw.cspx It is a sad day when a neighborhood shoots down a ORT clinic. They don't realize that the same ppl that this clinic would be helping are some of the same people in their "respectable" neighborhood! Opiate addicts aren't just junkies anymore and come from all walks of life! ... News Articles Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:43:09 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-clinic-a-no-go-for-avondale-t264.htm#466 http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-clinic-a-no-go-for-avondale-t264.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-andrewajb-t263.htm lilgirllost Hello everyone. I wanted to take a second to introduce our latest member who goes by the name of ANDREWAJB. We are so glad to have you join us and we hope that you will make yourself at home and feel comfortable with us. My name is RuthAnn and I am one of the moderators for the group, and I have been on MMT for over 9 yrs. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need us. If you have a problem or a question, please don't hesitate to let us know. If you would rather speak to ... Introduce Yourself Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:28:33 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-andrewajb-t263.htm#465 http://methadone.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f3/welcome-andrewajb-t263.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-ban-for-truck-drivers-t262.htm lilgirllost This is an older article that I came across. I had no idea this was already a problem for some MMT pts, I knew they were trying to pass laws against pts driving POV's but had no idea they already had some laws out there that would affect your job. Methadone Ban for Truck Drivers--Rule Needs to Be Changed Methadone maintained patients considering a career as a truck driver or current truck drivers suffering from opiate addiction and who are contemplating methadone treatment receive an ... News Articles Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:02:04 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-ban-for-truck-drivers-t262.htm#464 http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/methadone-ban-for-truck-drivers-t262.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-20-09-t261.htm lilgirllost We've all seen the poster of the kitty hanging off the tree limb with the caption "Hang In There Baby". But who would have thought that this little blurb could be the foundation of a healthy spiritual life? We all have both highs and lows as our life sort of ebbs and flows through time. I guess what I'm realizing is that I need to make the most out of the highs in life so that when the lows come I am better prepared to hang in there. We're not always going to be feeling ... Thought For Today Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:33:21 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-20-09-t261.htm#463 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-20-09-t261.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/in-response-to-dee-s-just-wondering-t34.htm Colette For those of us who joined this remarkable website and not yet contributed any comment or "post" to the variety of topics offered, I would care to offer a few random reflections. For each of us, life has innumerable reasons which, on occasion, can bypass our ability to check in with our brethen in similar states of disarray. By that I mean, our dependency issues, coping mechanisms, having been shafted (abused) by unsavory clinics, or what have you. This is not meant to ... Open Discussions Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:43:40 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/in-response-to-dee-s-just-wondering-t34.htm#40 http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/in-response-to-dee-s-just-wondering-t34.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/drug-tests-for-unemployment-checks-t60.htm Admin DRUG TESTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CHECKS With states across the country feeling the effects of the economic crisis gripping the land, some legislators are engaging in the cheap politics of resentment as a supposed budget-cutting move. In at least six states, bills have been filed that would require people seeking public assistance and/or unemployment benefits to submit to random drug testing, with their benefits at stake. In Arizona, Hawaii, Missouri, and Oklahoma, bills have been filed that ... Open Discussions Thu, 07 May 2009 00:34:29 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/drug-tests-for-unemployment-checks-t60.htm#86 http://methadone.forumotion.net/open-discussions-f10/drug-tests-for-unemployment-checks-t60.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/law-makers-study-methadone-clinics-t244.htm Dee CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Sophia Grant has used methadone for more than 10 years to treat an addiction to painkillers. Eddy Brown has used it for 18 months. They don't know how much longer they'll need the medication, they told lawmakers Tuesday. But both say it saved their lives. West Virginia has nine for-profit methadone clinics, and legislators are examining how they work. The Legislature put a moratorium on new clinics in 2007. Earlier this year, some lawmakers caused a stir when ... News Articles Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:08:10 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/law-makers-study-methadone-clinics-t244.htm#436 http://methadone.forumotion.net/news-articles-f2/law-makers-study-methadone-clinics-t244.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-19-09-t260.htm lilgirllost In active addiction, part of my avoidance tactics included taking something like a small nagging headache and turning it into a reason to miss work, lay in bed all day and pretty much take a vacation from life. Since those minor aches and pains show up more and more in active addiction...I spent a lot of time "sick". The tendency to either fake or exaggerate illness as an avoidance tactic did not go away just because I stopped taking drugs. It seemed that anytime I had an extremely ... Thought For Today Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:33:04 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-19-09-t260.htm#455 http://methadone.forumotion.net/thought-for-today-f12/thought-for-today-10-19-09-t260.htm