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I'm going to sound really nieve here but is this why I feel a little more focused when I take Corydamol (codeine based painkiller) for my arthiritus, when I get "the Hit" I can do a bit housework, pay some bills, etc

The coedine may slow the synapses down but if you took it for ADHD eventually you'd become so dependent on it you'd have to take it just to be able to wake up in the morning without shaking.  It's never an option.

 

Hi everyone,

of course faking to get an addictive med is no good at all and is hurtful to the ADHD community.  AND for many of us, me for sure, till i got my diaganosis and started treatment, escaping reality was a common occurance.  I abused most things to dull the present reality.   I have been free of that behavior for some time now.  12 step groups have helped but caution: they are not interested in hearing about my having ADHD or taking meds at their meetings.  Individual 12 steppers who might be a sponsor for me DO listen and are OK w/ Properly prescribed meds.

H w/ aphasia makes it hard to write.

That is a PROFOUNDLY bad idea. Trust me.

My former best friend used to be one of the most brilliant, intelligent, caring, successful, and overall good people I have ever known. He also had problems with depression and ADD, and ended up self-medicating by faking a back injury to get a Vicodin prescription. At first it seemed like a miracle cure-- he was very happy, social, productive, focused, etc., etc.

But over the course of 3 years his habit spiralled completely out of control, to the point that he couldn't go an hour or two without a pill, and the dark side of the drug revealed itself. He became paranoid, obsessive, mean-spiritied, and violently angry. And the Vicodin screwed up his sense of reality to the point that he couldn't understand what was wrong with his actions, or that he was systematically ruining his life and pushing away everyone who wanted to help.

We were very close friends, and needless to say, dealing with that transformation took a major toll on me. It was like the friend I had known for years had died and was replaced by a complete stranger who also happened to be an insane, irrational psychopath. I had no choice to cut ties with him before I was dragged down to his level. I still don't understand how someone could be changed to that extent.

The last I heard, he no longer has any friends at all. His own mother told me that she is apalled, confused, depressed, and didn't even want to have anything to do with him. Apparently he tried to quit a few times. But opiates are insanely addictive even under *good* circumstances-- when the buzz wears off and you have to come to terms with the fact that you ruined all your friendships, your own family only talks to you because they feel obligated, and that you've generally destroyed your life, well it's pretty much impossible. Short of an absolute miracle, I really don't think he'll be alive 2 years from now.

So long story short, don't go there.

I didn't want to comment on this one at first but I am glad someone did.

Vicodin is addictive and is not recommended for treatment of ADHD. Sure you feel good for a short time but then you need more and more to feel that way.

I took Vicodin for a tooth infection. At first, it worked great but then I needed more and more to kill the pain.

Many of us self-medicate or have self-medicated but Vicodin is not the way to go.

 

I think teach skills that a person doesn't have in ways that work for them best. I say avoid meds if possible. Regular Dr.'s also are not looking for a cause. Everything has a cause!Meds only cover up the cause.

I think Esuvee is full of cr*p!!  It must be a joke email!!

 

That is TOTALLY the wrong approach!!!!!

Vicodin is as addictive as heroin.  It only slows you down (drugs you) and is NOT the way to go.

Faking a hurt back hurts all of us with ADHD.  You're risking becoming a junkie and I won't sit back.  You need some real help.  If I had your info I'd send a note to the local docs in your area to stop you.

You should be ashamed of doing this.  It's not really helping only making you feel better temporarily.  When you're withdrawing when they catch you you'll regret it.

i found the only medication that works perfectly for my adhd.

Vicodin.

Go to the doctor, fake a hurt back, and get a RX.