Lsdesigner Says:
a friend takes Klonopin - I think abuses it. Twice he has not taken it for a day and he loses his ability to talk. Slurred speech - as soon as he takes it again - he is fine. How can he get off this drug? He also abuses oxycodone - I am trying to help, but I am way over my head. I need help, he needs help. We don't have monet for private treatment, he refuses to admit himself. Does anyone out there have some suggestions? I am in Florida.
Get into a drug program. Talk to a doctor about the implications to his system if you stop useing. (It can be fatal if not done with care) Join NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. If you care about stopping the abuse of drugs- you must STOP all mild altering substances to get a lifestyle that is not dependent on anything. Your friend can physically not be dependent just after 10-14 days- but the emotional side to addiction is a life long problem that will NEVER leave. Once you get past the physical withdrawls, the lifestyle changes a person makes is the deciding factor if you will stay clean or not. Some need a 30 day spin dry to get over the physical- but nothing can cure your mental addictions. From chewing your nails, to drinking, to slamming dope.
Thanks for the info. Since my posting, my friend has seen a counselor and is taking subutex. I hope it will work - he is taking 2 1/2 per day. One day at a time for now.
my sister just started KLONOPIN she says for depression i went to her house and it took me 3-4 min to get her to respond to me she was asleep but the yelling her name and the smacking her had no respond to her is this normal she says she isnt sleeping well and she totally seems to be way out there her husband and children hate this and im afraid she is going to lose her family i really want to help her but dont know anything about this or any other drug please give me some advise thank you
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Verwon Says:
[Moderator]
Sunday, 7/5/2009 6:14:11 PM
Ann it is possible that she is on too high of a dosage or taking too much and needs to speak to her doctor.
Klonopin contains the active ingredient Clonazepam, this is a very potent medication of the Benzodiazepine class, so easily abused and highly addictive.
It is commonly used to treat various conditions from insomnia to nervous disorders.
Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, impaired motor function and cognitive impairments.