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I believe that you were treating pain with all of the addictions that you have mentioned. People do not alter their consciousness and maintain that alteration because it feels better to have a clear mind. They do so because the substance gives them a very temporary escape from pain. The manner in which the brain processes pain does not distinguish between, for example, emotional, social, or physical pain. Indeed, it is just pain, and we have a natural instinct to try to escape from it or relieve it. The next step is a clear mind that addresses the pain.
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I recommend the following steps:
First, I suggest a medical detox which could be done on an outpatient basis using suboxone.
Second, I encourage you to enroll in a chemical dependency treatment program.
Third, please try alternative pain treatment while finding out how much of your pain is central pain or hyperalgesia being caused by the opiates.
I wish you well in your efforts.View Thread

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