[Justbyou]

I am addicted to ecstasy along with several other drugs. That has been my drug of choice for the last 8-9 years. I admit that I have a problem and it's time to quit. Since NYE I've been on one of my worst binges. Mixing the ecstasy with coke, meth and alcohol. I went and saw my therapist today and she recommended that I go to detox. Is detox really needed for a binge that has lasted 4 days? I'm disappointed to say I only have hours clean. We all have to start somewhere right? Here's my beginning. Now it's just getting over the mood swings and suicidal thoughts that could follow.

[splitimage]

I would definitely recommend going to detox. Detox can be dangerous - especially from alcohol and you've been mixing drugs. Detox is a safe place you can be monitored. I've been to my share of detoxes and they're not all bad.

good luck.

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Justbyyou, based on what you've detailed it's clear you need some help to kick the habit. Whether or not you need an inpatient structure or not is impossible for us to say given the few details. I do find it hard to believe your therapist has not suggested trying a anti-craving med first (or has she?). You can do a search in this "Addictions" forum for meds to counter your cravings. I've mentioned baclofen in a post but Madisgram and others have also detailed many others that may also be effective-but as alcohol is not your problem, there may be other drugs more specific to your addiction. Baclofen has been used effectively to counter cocaine cravings, so it's worth further investigation and you should definitely get your therapist in on your research.

I would not rush into a detox center unless your health is currently compromised; I think a check-up with your physician would be a good suggestion before anything. Honestly, I would really try a low-level, outpatient approach first (that is, with an anti-craving med), coupled with NA meetings. I've found AA meetings very helpful in my recovery and from what I can tell, an addiction is an addiction is an addiction. There is no reason to panic about your situation. However, it is important to explore all possibilities with your T before jumping. Good luck.

[madisgram]

my suggestion is first go over your safe options with your doc to get thru this. since you've used for so many years detox treatment may be the better solution, imho. your drugs useage may have built up a half life in your body. once one stops there are challenges til you completely detox, one being severe cravings. but there many other side effects that may be dangerous unless you are in the care of those who can help you medically be safe. your 4 day binge is not the major probem. your 9 yrs. of abuse is the critical fact.

Drug withdrawal can be extremely dangerous and even fatal if attempted on one's own, which is why a proper inpatient drug rehab with drug detoxification is the safest and surest way to get through the withdrawal process. Don't risk relapse or other consequences and make things harder for yourself or the one's the care about you the most. Get the professional help you need to get through drug withdrawal. http://www.addictionwithdrawal.com/

hope this info helps.

[Justbyou]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. We've chosen not to go the detox route. Instead it was suggested I get lots of rest, start eating and drinking water again and trying to get back on my normal schedule. I'll also be seeing my therapist everyday for the next week or so. Although I've never cared for 12 step meetings I've started looking into a dual recovery meeting.

[Tinkerbell08]

Good luck and keep us posted

[roads]

Best thoughts for the next many days to come. Work the program! It can absolutely get you through this. PM me anytime.
Detox always an option.