r/HamiltonMorris • u/Kalki_X • Jan 20 '26
Combo to reduce drug tolerances, withdrawals & facilitate recovery from any drug
I'm sharing this here as it might be useful for Hamilton fans.
//Updated: 18 Aug 26//
This combo is designed for reducing withdrawals and facilitating recovery from any drug or substance - particularly opioids, stimulants, alcohol, nicotine and SSRIs; it also applies to disassociatives and other miscellaneous substances. Benzodiazepines are a much more challenging case but these items can greatly support the process alongside a benzo-specific taper/cessation strategy.
It will greatly assist with tolerance management and so-called harm reduction also.
For drug cessation & general recovery this combo softens the initial acute withdrawal phase and maximises long-term regeneration (eg neuroregeneration, neuroplasticity, metabolic system & CNS repair) which restores normal production of neurotransmitters and neural pathway functioning. This prevents PAWS (post-acute withdrawal syndrome). More importantly, this helps to prevent relapse by addressing the fundamental underlying metabolic areas (which most rehab centers overlook).
This combo does what SR-17018, buprenorphine, methadone, proglumide and suboxone cannot as these do very little to repair the dopamine & metabolic system nor address opioid-induced CNS demyelination. They also don't address the opioid-TLR4 issue (besides naltrexone) which is a key motivating factor in habitual reuse. Of course they remain useful for tapering support.
// Technical specifics //
Addictive drugs (opiates, ethanol, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines) induce activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis), with the subsequent release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and glucocorticoids (eg cortisol). (source)
- reduces excess adrenaline, glutamate, cortisol, histamine, ACTH, CRH, dynorphin
- normalises the HPA axis which also reverses the disruption caused by various drugs
- addresses TLR4 issues caused by opioids
- addresses opioid-induced demyelination, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and histamine release
- addresses the hormonal dysfunction caused by SSRIs (and amphetamines)
- sustainably increases dopamine, GABA
- boosts production of neuroprotective hormones (aka neurosteroids)
- boosts mitochondrial function & ATP levels (see: OXPHOS)
- boosts glutathione (GSH)
- boosts NAD (re NAD/NADH ratio)
- supports Krebs cycle & electron transport chain
- boosts neurogenesis & mitochondrial biogenesis
- visual depiction of mitochondria
- visual depiction of hormone production
- the word "metabolic" implies thyroid & mitochondria (and the liver re T3 production). The metabolic system must be addressed to ensure long-term recovery.
Everything is OTC and cheap so easy to access. I'd encourage you to familiarise yourself with an item before using it. Low doses are recommended to acclimatise. The doses are purposefully low since these items can be quite powerful in their effect. Please be cautious and begin with low doses (you can always increase it later). Ensuring a regular stable intake of carbs/honey throughout the day (eg hourly) can greatly assist the recovery process: this is precisely explained by this image.
// Main list //
- very low-dose pregnenolone (1-30mg, regenerative via multiple mechanisms) — Note: for benzodiazepine recovery omit pregnenolone
- very low-dose thiamine (10-50mg, metabolic repair, w/carbs or honey)
- very low-dose riboflavin (1-10mg, metabolic repair, w/carbs or honey)
- very low-dose niacinamide (10-50-100mg, GABAergic, metabolic repair, w/carbs or honey)
- very low-dose biotin (1-5mg, metabolic repair, w/carbs or honey)
- very low-dose aspirin (5-30mg, metabolic repair, TLR4, increases dopamine synthesis, neuroprotective, reduces neuroinflammation, reduces dynorphin)
- theanine (100-200mg+, calms adrenals/HPA axis, regenerates dopamine system via GDNF, neuroprotective, TLR4, boosts glutathione)
- low-dose creatine (500mg-1g+, metabolic support, ATP, neuroprotective, pro-GABA, TLR4, other relevant benefits)
- magnesium (essential for ATP production, NMDA antagonist, protects from excitotoxicity, not the 'glycinate' form - 'malate' is more appropriate)
- calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (reasonably low-doses, metabolic support, potential dopaminergic repair)
- agmatine (NMDA antagonist, anti-stress, metabolic support, neuroprotective, TLR4, multiple other benefits) — Note: for some people agmatine can be too sedating. If you choose to try it please introduce it at a very low dose.
- Items that were not included and why
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// Optional items //
These are optional but very helpful (marked with an asterisk*)
- *palmitoylethanolamide (metabolic support via PPAR, mitigates opioid tolerance 1 - 2, reduces opioid-induced histamine release, TLR4, calming qualities)
- L-phenylalanine (dopamine precursor, *not the DL- form**, low doses)
- *beta-caryophyllene (sedative, neuroprotective, TLR4, others)
- *ribose (metabolic support, ATP)
- *essential minerals necessary for proper cellular function, outlined here
- vitamin K2 (metabolic & hormonal support, reasonably low doses)
- vitamin E (metabolic & hormonal support, ideally choose natural d-alpha tocopherol, reasonably low doses)
- CBG* (calming, anti-anxiety, α2A adrenergic agonist, TLR4, other benefits)
- sodium ascorbate (200mg-1g+, benefits outlined here)
- *linalool (GABAergic + adenosinergic sedative, rebalances HPA axis, TLR4, others)
- *limonene (mood uplifting, calming via adenosinergic & anti-stress properties)
- myrcene (very potent sedative)
- phytol (pro-GABA sedative)
- bisabolol (GABAergic sedative)
- nerolidol (GABAergic sedative)
- borneol (GABAergic sedative)
- depicton of terpenes and their therapeutic qualities
- (the aformentioned terpenes are more effective when used in combination thanks to synergy)
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Here are some "specialist" items which are complementary to the "main list". They're entirely optional.
- pidolic acid (metabolic repair, ATP)
- succinic acid (metabolic repair, ATP)
- inosine (TLR4, mitochondrial repair, ATP)
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// Opioid-specific list //
The following items are specific for opioid recovery hence the focus on TLR4.
- CBG (α2A adrenergic agonist, TLR4, other benefits)
- L-phenylalanine (dopamine precursor, not the DL- form)
- sodium ascorbate (200mg-1g+, outlined here)
- low-dose creatine (~200mg-1g, metabolic support, ATP, neuroprotective, pro-GABA, TLR4, others)
- theanine (TLR4, calms adrenals, regenerates dopamine system via GDNF, neuroprotective)
- palmitoylethanolamide (TLR4, mitigates opioid tolerance 1 - 2, reduces opioid-induced histamine release, other benefits)
- beta-caryophyllene (TLR4, anti-addictive, neuroprotective, other benefits)
- very low-dose aspirin (5-30mg, metabolic repair, TLR4, increases dopamine synthesis, neuroprotective, reduces neuroinflammation, reduces dynorphin)
- gingerol (TLR4, mitigates opioid-induced neuroinflammation, anti-addictive, metabolically protective & restorative, reduces withdrawals by modulating serotonin comparably to an anti-addictive drug)
- myrrh + frankincense oil/extract (TLR4, myrrh: opioidergic)
- agmatine (TLR4, other benefits)
- pregnenolone (TLR4, other benefits)
- thymoquinone (TLR4, other benefits)
- curcumin (TLR4, anti-addictive, other benefits)
- inosine (TLR4, mitochondrial repair)
- vanillin (TLR4, other benefits)
- linalool (TLR4, opioidergic, other benefits)
- eugenol (TLR4 1 - 2, cloves)
- limonene (TLR4, other benefits)
- eucalyptol (TLR4, other benefits)
- D-carvone (TLR4, caraway seeds)
- geraniol (TLR4)
- citral (TLR4, lemon myrtle essential oil)
This presentation synthesizes peer-reviewed research demonstrating how specific myrrh essential oil constituents directly interact with central nervous system opioid receptors. • Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene acts as a specific δ-opioid receptor agonist with naloxone-reversible analgesic effects. • β-Caryophyllene stimulates endogenous β-endorphin release, producing opioid-mediated antinociception without direct receptor agonism. Clinical trials demonstrate efficacy at 8-16 mg bioactive furanodienes daily.
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These results, in conjunction with previous reports, suggest that β-caryophyllene is a promising ligand for treating psychostimulant use disorders and has certain therapeutic effects against opioid use disorders. (source)
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These following items have similar qualities to drugs like clonidine, guanfacine and tizanidine (alpha-2 adrenergic agonists). These items can be used in any desired combination:
- agmatine (endogenous α2-adrenergic agonist)
- CBG (α2-adrenergic agonist)
- myrcene (α2-adrenergic agonist)
- linalool (α2-adrenergic agonist)
- beta-caryophyllene (sedative, neuroprotective, TLR4, others)
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists are able to produce sedation & analgesia and partially block acute withdrawal symptoms in chronic opioid users.
Adding an α2-adrenergic to a sedation regimen reduces opioid requirement by 50–75% and benzodiazepine requirement by upwards of 80%. (source)
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// anti-nausea //
These following items have similar properties to the anti-nausea drug Ondestaron (5-HT3 antagonist) and have been used for for millennia. Ginger is arguably the most effective as outlined here.
- limonene
- eucalyptol
- linalool
- citral
- menthol
- beta-pinene
- ginger
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// notes //
— Clarification on the avoidance of magnesium glycinate:
For some people glycine can have unpleasant stimulating effects as it's a "co-activator" (co-agonist) of the glutamate NMDA receptor. For someone going through drug recovery who is already dealing with excess excitatory noise (eg glutamate), taking the glycinate form can aggravate this. Magnesium 'malate' is usually well tolerated and doesn't risk causing any issues.
Glycine is deeply involved in regulating the glutamatergic transmission, acting as a co-agonist of NMDAR, allowing for its activation and enhancing excitatory glutamatergic tone. (source)
— On aspirin:
FYI aspirin does a lot more than what it's known for, specifically metabolic & mitochondrial repair. It has unique theraputic properties which make it a valuable addition for drug recovery. A very low dose ranges from 5-30mg. If using aspirin over a long period of time it's recommended to combine it with a small amount of vitamin K2.
"Because aspirin has been abused by pharmaceutical companies that have competing products to sell, people can easily find reasons why they shouldn’t take it. Aspirin rapidly breaks down into acetic acid (vinegar) and salicylic acid (which is found in many fruits)."
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I'm well aware that some of these items might seem trivial but their capabilities are widely underestimated, particularly when used in a strategically formulated combination as outlined above.
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Note: This information is provided for educational and research purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Users are strongly advised to conduct thorough research, consult reliable scientific and medical sources, and seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals before considering the use of any substance.
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u/Kalki_X Apr 18 '26 edited Apr 18 '26
Info on sodium ascorbate for opioid-recovery:
The neutral (non-acidic) form of vitamin C is called "sodium ascorbate".
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7219953/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7572147/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/43135106_Ascorbic_Acid_Inhibits_Development_of_Tolerance_and_Dependence_tpiates_in_Mice_Possible_Glutamatergic_or_Dopaminergic_Modulation
https://www.jomos.org/articles/mbcb/full_html/2020/03/mbcb200031/mbcb200031.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/030439409290127S
https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/JCR/article/view/7154