How long do methadone withdrawals last?

15 Aug 2010

I am not sure if the alcohol is going to prolong your misery, but, it probably isn't the best thing you can do. When one is in opiate withdrawal, the neurotransmitters and receptor sites become damaged the withdrawal symptoms are the bodies way of screaming to the brain to please release some of its own opiate and it can't for a while because of the damage. If you can start walking or other light exercise, it will help reboot the brain's damaged parts and release endorphins which will help end the misery sooner. Methadone withdrawal does take from 6 weeks to a few months. Google the Thomas recipe opiate withdrawal for a list of over the counter meds and supplements that can help and read Thomas's journal. And start walking as soon as you can. It will help speed you back to normal. You should be starting to get a bit better since it has been almost 8 weeks for you. Good Luck.

14 Mar 2012

It varries up to 6 months for some people. In my case i was on dones for 5 yrs at about 150 mgs daily and i quit cold turkey and it took me about 5 months for me tommorow quit withdrawling and start feeling normal again. No the beer wont prolong it the only it will do is help you feel better during withdrawling. Be sure tommorow drink plenty of water and vitamins. Good luck