Sir/madam I am 27yrs old self employed. I am addicted to codein phosphate syrups like corex, rexcof since 8years & from one year I am trying to get rid from this but I can't. If I stop taking for one day I get body pain, nerve pain & my whole body feels like heavy & I cant sleep also. And one thing I am getting too-much sweat all the time uf weather my cool or hot. I really want to stop taking these syrups. In fews days i'm getting marry so pls I begg you doctors help me to get rid frm this. Thnk q.

Dr. Saul PereiraPsychologist46yrs exp

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You seem to have gotten fully addicted to these syrups and having the typical withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. With marriage around the corner yo have to stop this addiction. If the in-laws come to know about this there may be an upheaval that may not favor a marriage itself. Codeine addiction is worsened by increasing tolerance levels for the drug. If you are having a serious addiction and you cannot quit its use, you will have to admit yourself to a rehabilitation center and go through their program for a complete recovery. This type of treatment is ideal because it takes you away from the influences of people and circumstances that you have gotten conditioned to and will make it easier in a different geographical location. When you come out of the center you must continue with addiction counseling for three years at least before being free of the enslavement. You will also need to attend NA meetings regularly and get a lot of support from other users who are also recovering. You will need to make some lifestyle changes and work on the stress that is normally the reason most youngsters get addicted to codeine. There is also the oral issue, the rigid value system, the genetic factors, and the script issue that has to be worked upon with the counselor. You will need to start regular vigorous exercise, sleep well, and start on a healthy diet. You must follow a tight time schedule with interesting and productive activities. The counselor will also teach you new ways of finding joy without the use of chemicals. You should socialize with people, join new groups, attend conferences, meetings, seminars etc. to be involved with other important activities in your neighborhood. You will need to go for a thorough medical checkup and determine that there was no serious damage to your body because of the abuse. 

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