Addiction to Drugs/methadone

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Oh-oops. I just sent a question but I forgot to mention a couple details that may have an impact on the answer.
Now my question was in regards to my family being pushy and buggin me to "now that i've quit herion and I am no longer pregnant, i can and should quit methadone and be completely drug free" which is fine and understandable that they would see things like that. But I dont see what the rush is all about. I have rushed things before, and done things just for them, even when i knew I wasnt ready and sure enough I went strait back to what i know.I dont understand it but the point is that now I finally said enough, my husband who I have used with since we met, is now in prison for some time so when he went away and I found out of the pregnancy I did what I always wanted to do. quit. but I dont want to give up the help of the methadone which I think may be helping with my cravings.Or is it? Is it all in my head? Am I using it as a crutch? Am I addicted to something else and really not quitting at all like they say? Did i just switch Like mom says? I dont know and I dont care is what I've been saying.
As long as I am not runnin the streets and I am not wrecking my veins..what is the problem? why dont they just be happy for once?
I feel like no matter what I do .. they will never be happy.And for the first time, I actually am. So i'm trying not to care what they say but are they right? please advise.

Thank you so much for your time, I know I write a lot and i apologize.

Sincerely,

V.

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Hey Vanessa,

Hopefully our previous answer will give you more information on your question.

Our recoveries are all deeply personal, and in our opinion you are doing an awesome job.

Take a look at the 10 Day Challenge and let us know what you think - we would love to hear from you. I forgot to mention that we also wrote a book about how we turned our lives around, so maybe take a look at that - there is also a link on our site for it.

Again, well done - you should be very proud.

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Having had over almost 40 combined years of experience to a vast range of drugs from most illegal drugs (including cocaine, heroin, lsd, ecstacy, crack, meth, ketamine, mdma and others) to prescription drugs (codeine, benzos, sleepers, peth and morphine) and now being free from all drugs, including medically prescribed ones, for over 8 years, we can take questions from anyone struggling with addictions. Having also had close family members with problems, as well as losing friends to active addiction, we can also help family members who suspect loved ones are in trouble. We have intimate knowledge on the 12-Step Recovery Program, as well as other knowledge on philosophy, modern psychology, various religions as well as our own truly unique holistic approach.

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