Has anyone here been addicted to codeine?!


Question: Has anyone here been addicted to codeine!?
I just wanted to know more about codeine addiction, like what are the effects and how did you stop taking it etc Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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? Misuse can and will lead to: dulling type effect, a lack of co-ordination and dulled responses!.
? Dependence: this can occur within two to three weeks of use and can lead to both physiological and psychological addiction!.
? Respiratory depression: improper doses of Codeine can lead to an individual ceasing breathing!.
? Combination of acetaminophen with codeine can lead to hepatotoxicity or liver damage!.
? Combination of codeine with ibuprofen can cause kidney problems and even lead to kidney failure!.
? Combination of aspirin and codeine can lead to internal hemorrhaging, particularly bleeding of the stomach!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

my friend is addicted to codeine he has been addicted to it for 25 years!.The doctor he gets it from does not care,just wants to make money so he keep giving him the script!.So because of prolonged use,he does nothing but lay around in bed/couch,he is on disability,he is irritable if he does not get his pills on time!.He now has what's called "codeine bugs" where he says his skin feels like there are bugs crawling around and he itches his skin all the time!.He does not shower but 1 time a week if that,he just pops the pills and sleeps/becomes lazy!.!.!.he also has lost a lot of his hearing and claims he has bugs crawling around in his ear drums!.!.!.a common indication of prolong use!.!.hearing loss as well!.I am sure codeine needs to be treated as any other drug like heroin and treated at a rehab clinic!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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