How do recovering heroin addicts manage pain?

Published July 11, 2010

Question by Mommytothree: How do recovering heroin addicts manage pain?
In a chronic pain situation how can an addict be expected to cope without opiates? Is there any medication with the strength of an opiate that is non narcotic or addictive?(Tramadol is an opiate, just synthetic) I think it is inhumane to force a recovering addict to live with pain (parole officers). But taking these meds seriously compromises recovery!
The person of whom I am speaking has been in recovery (sober) for over 5 years. The pain I am refering to is accute pain due to a severe injury, that will eventually heal, not a chronic pain.
This is not a methadone situation. This is a recovered addict!!!

Best answer:

Answer by Doug
Heroin addiction is usually controlled by Methadone. you need to see a Methadone Clinic or Pain management specialist to get in a program. Chronic PAin needs to be managed by a Pain Management specialist. Contact your local hospital and ask for a referal to one.

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