Codeine Stories

Anonymous personal stories about codeine addiction, recovery, relapse, withdrawal and finding a way forward. These posts are shared with permission and edited only to remove identifying details, in the hope that someone else may feel less alone and see that recovery is possible.

Anonymous person reflecting on dihydrocodeine addiction and recovery from prescription painkillers

Dihydrocodeine Addiction: From Pain Relief to Rock Bottom and Recovery

This anonymous story shares how dihydrocodeine addiction began through pain relief, escalated during emotional stress and eventually led to dangerous online buying, severe withdrawals and a moment where asking for help became life-saving.

Mark Fearon

Jun 154 min read

Anonymous personal story about prescription painkillers, Nurofen Plus addiction and opioid recovery

From Prescription Painkillers to Nurofen Plus: My Story of Opioid Addiction and Recover

After being prescribed dihydrocodeine for severe ankle pain, one person’s life gradually became consumed by opioid dependence, Nurofen Plus and repeated attempts at rehabilitation.

Mark Fearon

Jun 125 min read

Anonymous Nurofen Plus and codeine addiction recovery story about seeking treatment and getting life back

From Prescription Codeine to Nurofen Plus Addiction: “I Finally Have My Life Back”

What began with prescribed co-codamol during pregnancy developed into three years of codeine and Nurofen Plus addiction. This anonymous story explains how reaching out for professional help allowed one parent to reclaim their life.

Mark Fearon

Jun 123 min read

Anonymous Nurofen Plus addiction recovery story about surviving organ failure and life support.

Twenty Years of Nurofen Plus Addiction Nearly Killed Me

For 20 years, Nurofen Plus provided a brief escape. The addiction eventually led to seizures, multiple organ failure and ten days on life support.

Mark Fearon

Jun 113 min read

THE VIDEO THAT STOPPED ME IN MY TRACKS

This anonymous story shows how codeine addiction can begin through prescribed pain relief and slowly take over someone’s life. Shared with permission as part of Codeine Stories.

Mark Fearon

Jun 102 min read

Anonymous man sitting at a desk with prescription paperwork and pain medication representing a codeine addiction story.

The Prescription That Took Over

This anonymous story shows how codeine addiction can begin through prescribed pain relief and slowly take over someone’s life. Shared with permission as part of Codeine Stories.

Mark Fearon

Jun 34 min read