Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.

Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

This community is a place to share information and support with others who are trying to stop using drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other addictive substances. Discuss with others, the symptoms of addiction, addiction recovery, ways to quit like tapering and cold turkey, and withdrawal symptoms. If you are interested in general "chat", please visit our Addiction Social Community.
Post a Question Back to Forum
 | 
MedHelp Member's Question

Chipping?

by susanlea, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
Tags: Addiction
I've heard the expression Chipping recently regarding methadone and narcotic use. What does it mean? And what are the Signs?  Thanks.....Susan Lea
Member Comments (44)

by Wizard, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: Lea
Good morning Susan Lea :-) I may be wrong about what it means today, but in the old days years ago on the street chipping meant snorting small amounts of Heroin intermittantly as to hopefully not get strung out again. I believe it was done in the place of shooting up after a detox. Unfortunantely to the best of my knowledge it very seldom worked. Generaly leading back to shooting or "geezing" as it was called in the 60-70's era, setting the user right back to where they were. I'm 47 years old so my "street info" may be a bit stale LOL. It's been many years since I was out there. Hope this answers your question.

Power & Magick 2 U,

Wiz

by CHAD FROM PHILLY!!!, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
I think it means to perform a sexual act for dope usually involving small dogs and hampsters....



Hi guys! How has everyone been? No I haven't been on a drug fueled trip to Atlantic City...My computer has been broke. I have missed chatting with you guys...I look forward to reading your posts........Chad

by petie, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
chipping is a saying that refers to doing smaller doeses or not as regularly as you did before....like tring to control it or cut back....ie: i am not using anymore...just chipping...hope that helps...chicago definition

by Angelica, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: Chadfromphilly!!!!
LMAO>.........on the floor.  Good to have you back!!!(annie)

by Angelica, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: PS
Warning, chad!...You are about to re-enter an "unknown" zone.......A lot has taken place, believe me.  Medhelp seems to have done some house cleaning....lol

by cindi, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: CHAD FROM PHILLY
Ahem....hampsters      I know it's really you   LOL    Glad to see your back and I sent you some mail.I missed you and your whacky sense of humor.....just be carefull...WEIRD **** HERE LATELY    to SPOOKY     love to you and deb.....

by Angelica, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: CINDI
HOUSE CLEANING TIME.........LMAO

by CHAD FROM PHILLY!!!, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
What has been going on? Is spooky still out there? What kind of house cleaning? Fill me in.......

by Angelica, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: chad
Cindi will have to email you on the whole scoop!  or you can set a few hundred years aside, and do some reading.....LOL

by Jay-Jay, May 24, 2001 12:00AM
Hey all is it cool now???  LOLOLOL... I just learned a hard lesson here myself... Don't come here with a chip dudes!!!  You have to be POSITIVE at all times even though the withdrawls are telling you different...  I am refereing to the Maximus and Thomas episode earlier...  Please forgive one another and get on with it!!  We all have something to give and "forgive" each other about... By the way I am sorry for being such a vulture when I came here myself.. sometimes it is hard.....  xoxoxoxoxox      



^j^  ^j^

by Angelica, May 25, 2001 12:00AM
To: JAY JAY
Your such a pleasant person.  Always encouraging others, and just genuinely sweet.  Very spiritual too, I might add.  I admire that.

Love, and Blessings

Angelica ( :

by cindi, May 25, 2001 12:00AM
To: CHAD FROM PHILLY!!!
yep things have been pretty Spooky here lately and I'll fill you in via e-mail   I have to get to work now   LATE AGAIN  nothing unusual for me,,,but after work if i have time   PS. ANGELICA i think the "bad" post has been deleted....love cin

by Jay-Jay, May 25, 2001 12:00AM
To: Angelica
Awwweeee..  No one have ever said such a sweet thing to me, most think I am slightly strange and that I am at times however I am what I am... Thanks, you made my day... Back at you one hundred fold...!!!



xoxox



^j^ ^j^  :o) Big happy smiles..

by susanlea, May 26, 2001 12:00AM
To: angelica, cindi, wizard, and everyone
You all know how depressed I have been recently with my ex. He has come by a few times. I don't know why, but I have an idea. Yesterday I really missed him, I was really down. I was thinking about what he said Monday, that the breakup and our problems had nothing to do with his addiction. I was thinking how he said he was doing well on the methadone, that he was down to 10mg's aday, that he would be off it soon.  He said he was doing well, not abusing it, and didn't need any help,either professional or spiritual. I was thinking that maybe I was being alittle too dramatic, that I was looking for an answer. I called him, against my better judgement, told him how unhappy and sad I was about what had happened. He said he wasn't too happy either, said he had to go back to work. Last night he called, whated to know if I was going to be home, I said no, I had plans. I ask him if   he wanted to talk, he said he wasn't sure. It makes no sense. Then he asked me if he could have a couple of MY PATCHES! I couldn't believe it! I said I thought you were doing well on the methadone, and why were you out early. He said he wasn't, that he hadn't seen the dr. in over 2 weeks. Not true, His dr. told me he had been in last week. That tells me he's abusing the methadone, that he's taking more than he should. I told him I was out of my patches, sorry.  I couldn't give him any. This hurt me to think the only reason he would come by and talk, was for a narcotic. Have I really been so blind? Well 24 hours later, haven't heard from him.....what's new?  I guess he'll call if he starts having withdrawals again. I can't go through this again. Help me guys, and advice.........Love Susan Lea

by cindi, May 26, 2001 12:00AM
To: Lea
what a very sad story for all involved...before I started dating my husband we were very good friends...we met at an NA meeting and just started hanging out together..He was in a relationship that was not a good one..I don't think they ever really got along, he used to call me all the time telling me his tales of woe...he caught her with someone else yada yada yada  she was pregnant and was not sure if the baby was his,,,but Doug kept going back for more..he claimed he loved her,(of course now that he knows what love is he's knows that was not the case with her)we, all of us that hung out begged him to stay away from her, she was bad news  etc...he kept on with her until it got to the point that he could not take anymore...what gets a person to that point?  I too was in the same situation, bad relationship but out of comfort and security like a pair of worn out slippers I kept on going back...It's like we keep banging our heads against a brick wall,  causing ourselves nothing but pain...we stop banging our heads when the headache becomes so bad we simply can't take it anymore...Do you have faith?  do you pray?  pray for him,  I can't tell you to stay away from him...first of all if i did that you probably would not listen and do what you want to anyway...then you would resent me for sticking my nose where it doesn't  belong. This has to be your decision hon,  when the pain becomes so bad, just pray for guidance...I can't say he won't change,   change is possible...but he can't really be capable of love in the real sense or any other emotion until he gets his own life together..you do deserve much more and so do your kids lea,,,please, please do not take this the wrong way,and get uspest with what I am about to say...You are a gwon woman with a huge responsiblity not only to yourself but you are also reaponsible for your children...you have stated in the past that they were not happy with things...if you can't muster up whatever it takes to be done with this man for your own good, then you should be able to do do it for the sake of those kids...be a role model for them, and in time you will find someone to share your life with, someone that can make a wonderful life for you and your children,,,someone who will love all of you,,,for you, not your medication, not your sons cough syrup..do you want you sons to grow up seeing this man verbally abusing their mom, calling her names etc..and then of course go through life thinking this type of behavior is ok?  no,, you do not have live and breathe every breath for your kids, but respect them as little human beings and offer them a more stable life...one without drugs, abuse etc...all of you deserve that...I know how much you love those kids,  now, love yourself as much...I hope I have not offendd you in any way, and if I did I apologize but Lea, I speak from experience...I hope you understand I am only trying to help...hang in there,  God bless you and keep you all   Love to all      cin

by Wizard, May 26, 2001 12:00AM
To: Lea
Susan, I don't have much experience with the break up scene and I thank God every day for that. But I think Cin is right in her advice about doing what's right for the children first and also what's right for you. I think in a past post I said to you the children MUST always come first. Once we have committed to bring them into this world it is OUR responsibility to care for them in the best way possible. I say this as my opinion, but also I believe it is natural law. Look at any mother in the animal kingdom. She forsakes her well being to protect her young even from their father. I had the sad experience of watching a close friends marriage break up after 3 children and many years. I was told there is 3 parts to it. 1st you get sad, I think that is where you are now. Then you get mad, like getting fooled for your meds. And finally you get GLAD.  That's when you either move on with your life, or your ex cleans up his. I only say these things to you out of caring not only for you but also your children. BE STRONG, have FAITH and you WILL see the LIGHT! I will keep you in my prayers as always Susan. May God bless you and your family this memorial day weekend. Power & Magick 2 U Luv, Wizard

by susanlea, May 27, 2001 12:00AM
To: Cindi and The Wizard
Cindi, you need never apoligize to me. You have not hurt my feelings and being a woman you have spoke from the bottom of your heart. You and Wiz are both right, my children come first.  I told you he came by Monday night, just sat there, wouldn't talk, just stared at the TV. But one thing he did do was talked to the boys. They enjoyed seeing him, he was pleasant to me. Unfortunately their real father, who is usually a good man has been neglecting them because of his new wife. Long story but she is from Russia, he met her on the Internet and married her in less than 2 months. Now she doesn't want him to see his kids. I'm lucky if he sees them twice a month now, it was 4 or 5 times aweek for years. He lives a mile away. So the boys don't have anyone but me. My sister lives 1200 miles away. Both my parents are dead, and their other grandfather lives about 700 miles north of us, he's quite old and she doesn't want them to see him either. I've been trying my best to  be upbeat and do lots of things with them. But they really have no one but me, and are hungry for  a father figure. My boys are  only 10&11years old. My boy's were with my former live-in for more than half their life. The first few years before the addiction reared it's ugly head, he was great with them, he treated them as his own. But there was always something just under the surface. I have decided to give it all to God. Because I haven't been doing such a great job at it. My boys said to me, if he would get help and treatment they would want him back. How do I tell them, he doesn't want us back? I will never know, or trust him if he were to want to work it out. Unless he was in recovery, I would always think it was for the narcotics. I have become an association to the drugs for him.  I will continue to use the patch, but for fear I will not go back to any pills.  I am tolerating the pain well, surprisingly I don't miss the pills, bad memories, plus I am scared about the dependency. My Dr.s have told me I don't seem to have an addictive personality. I don't believe them,  anyone can become addicted. It doesn't take long. I don't believe anyone sets out to have the Dragon chasing them for years, put sometimes he catches them. Thank you both, everyone's help and insight here, keeps me focused. Sometimes we need others to be our heart and eyes for us.   With much love.....Susan