Did something I never thought I'd have to do this weekend, "help" someone detox. I have a very dear friend, who for obvious reasons will remain anonymous, who's been taking Oxycontin for almost four years, buying from a dealer and wasting their brain cells and their money.
They've been ratcheting down their daily intake for a few months now, but it was time to go off it completely. There was very little I could do, except be there for support. Watching the sweats, the hot / cold flashes, the nausea, the joint pain, it was difficult, but I'm glad I was there to support my friend in this decison. I think it's a very brave thing to do, unquestionably right, but very courageous and difficult nonetheless. I'm convinced that if anyone knew the pain and effort required to detox from this drug, they'd never take it in the first place.
Every day, the symptoms became less and my friend's personality started to come to life again. They said the clarity they felt by the fourth day was astounding, although they still felt terrible. My friend's going back to work today, and I truly hope they know how much I'll be thinking about them, sending good vibrations their way. This brave soul is one of my heroes, and I know they'll be able to win this fight!
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