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Within You Is Greatness: 6 Steps To Quitting Opiates For Good

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how to quit using opiates

1. Transcend Fear

If you’re addicted to opiates and desperate to get off, this article is for you. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to suffer anymore.

You don’t have to be a slave to the drug, you don’t have to live in survival mode, and you no longer need to be afraid.

Within you is a power so great that all things are possible. There is a deep reservoir of inner strength, courage, and resourcefulness, that when tapped into, allows you to overcome any challenge in life, including opiate addiction.

how to quit using opiates

To harness this power, you must be sick and tired of your addiction. If you’re beaten up, scared, and desperate to change, these emotions can be used as the fuel you’ll need to transform.

2. Make a Decision

Quitting opiates starts with a simple decision:

“I WILL NO LONGER CONTINUE TO LIVE LIKE THIS!”

After you make this decision, you must quickly take massive action. Saying you will quit is one thing, but actually doing so is quite different.

There are also many different methods for quitting opiates, so it can be confusing as to which one is the best for your situation.

Do not worry.

Ask the universe for guidance, and have faith that you will find the path you are supposed to travel.

how to quit opiates

There is more than enough information on this website to help you quit. I’ve written a ton of articles on medications and natural remedies for quitting opiates, so the strategies are here, and you just need to take the time to study.

3. Choose a Detox Plan

To help guide you in the right direction, I’ve created a list of my most popular and helpful detox plans for you to review.

The following articles have helped countless individuals quit opiates:

  • How To Mega-Dose Vitamin C To Stop Opiate Withdrawal
  • How To Use Kratom For Opiate Withdrawal
  • How To Get Off Hydrocodone at Home
  • How To Get Off Oxycodone at Home
  • How To Taper Off Suboxone Like a Champion
  • How To Use The Finch Formula For Opiate Withdrawal

 

4. Set a Date and Follow the Plan

Most people never get this far. They get stuck somewhere between steps 1-3. Step 4 is where the real magic happens, because this is when you find out what you are truly made of.

how to quit using opiates

To actually set a date and discontinue the use of opiates takes real courage.

This is what separates the people that succeed from the people that never never even try.

Even if you set a date, follow the plan, and end up relapsing days or weeks after you quit, you haven’t failed.

You only fail if you never try, because even if you do not succeed, you’ve learned what doesn’t work.

You can now take what you’ve learned and make adjustments in your approach to quitting. If you continue to get back up, brush yourself off, set another date, create a new plan, and follow it, you will eventually succeed.

how to quit using opiates

5. Stay Clean No Matter What

Quitting opiates is actually not that difficult if you have the right medications and supplements. However, staying quit can be a real challenge.

Over the next few months after coming off opiates, around 90% of the people relapse.

This statistic is staggering.

Due to the debilitating symptoms of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), most individuals never make a sustainable, long-term recovery from opiate addiction.

Don’t become part of this of 90%.

Instead, decide that no matter what happens in your life, no matter how bad you feel, you will not get back on opiates. They are NO GOOD for you!!!

how to quit using opiates

6. Help Others Conquer Their Addictions

Now that you’ve quit opiates and transformed your life, it’s time to help others recover from addiction. There are many ways to do this.

Some great methods for helping others quit opiates are:

  • Start a blog and write about opiate recovery.
  • Join a Facebook group that is dedicated to helping people recover from opiate addiction, and share your success story.
  • Attend self-help meetings such as SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety, 12-Step Groups, Celebrate Recovery, etc., and reach out to the new people.
  • Volunteer at rehab facilities.
  • Write a book on opiate recovery.
  • And anything else that your heart desires.

 

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Matt Finch
Published on:
July 19, 2015
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Categories: Opiate Addiction, RecoveryTags: how to quit using opiates

About Matt Finch

Matt teaches people how to get off opioids strategically and as comfortably as possible. He quit opioids 9 years ago then became a counselor at an Opioid Treatment Program. Present day Matt is an Opioid Recovery Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Speaker. Check out his Virtual Opioid Recovery Course to learn everything you need to quit opioids holistically. And you can call/text @
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  1. Ashley Harper

    March 19, 2016 at 12:29 am

    I love being subscribed to Matt Finch- he doesn’t realize it but his favorite at home remedies (Thomas recipe combined with Kratom and some Ultra Doses of Vitamin C) has gotten me to day number 21 from coming off 5 mg of suboxone cold turkey. (Court orders). Withdrawal symptoms? Almost NONE. Mentally? Not so bad! I had a pep to get up and go every single day and after reading his latest email about commitment; im committed. I’ve started going to Celebrate Recovery classes a few times a week and am trying to remember what made me happy before my usage. That’s the tough one, but it’s not as hard to do with Matts suggestions and feedback. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Matt Finch

      March 19, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much Ashley! I’m so glad to have you as a subscriber. I sincerely appreciate you leaving this comment that shows how you got off opiates. Well done! And I have a friend that goes to Celebrate Recovery. She says she loves it. You’re doing amazing and I wish you the best! 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley

        March 21, 2016 at 4:28 am

        Thanks so much, Matt. I’m so glad you are speaking of all of these studies & experiences publicly because it’s been too many times I failed just bc I didn’t know of the priceless info you put out. You’re an inspiration, I would love to be a counselor someday – sometimes giving is better reinforcement for a recovering addict rather than receiving. kuddos to you and helping me with the impossible and keep doing what your doing. I’ve already got 5 friends reading your posts and starting their own detox process!

        Sincerely submitted- Ashley

        Reply
        • Matt Finch

          March 23, 2016 at 3:34 pm

          🙂 You’ll make a great counselor! And that’s SO cool you’re helping so many friends. Good job!

  2. Lauren

    August 23, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Thank you so much for all your articles! I am on day 5 of suboxone withdrawal and I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know I have a few rough weeks ahead of me but I have my deyox plan set and will take it day by day.

    Reply
    • Matt Finch

      August 23, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      Lauren that is awesome to hear you see the light at the end of the tunnel! I’m glad you found some value in these article. Best of luck to you!

      Reply
  3. Richie

    July 19, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    Powerful and succinct and filled with heartfelt encouragement! Thanks Matt!!!

    Reply
    • Matt Finch

      July 20, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks for the feedback Richie!

      Reply

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