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Mum's Codeine Addiction: 70 Pills Daily After Surgery
23 Feb
Summary
- Post-surgery, a mother developed a severe codeine addiction, taking 70 pills daily.
- The addiction led to significant debt and strained family relationships.
- She is now in recovery, sharing her story to raise awareness.
A mother of two, Abby House, has bravely shared her harrowing four-year battle with codeine addiction. The addiction began in 2021 after she was prescribed codeine for pain management following weight loss surgery. Initially finding relief from depression and anxiety, Abby soon became dependent, escalating to taking 70 pills daily.
Her addiction severely impacted her life, leading to neglect of personal hygiene, social isolation, and accumulating £8,000 in debt. Abby described her descent into 'addict mode' after her children went to bed, highlighting the euphoric feeling followed by a debilitating crash.
Abby reached out to a local drug and alcohol service in October 2024 and began an opiate replacement treatment program. She is now in recovery, using her experience to raise awareness about codeine addiction on TikTok, where she has amassed 20,000 followers. She advocates for open discussion to break down addiction stigma.
