Posted by Rosa on October 16, 2001, at 7:37:12
In reply to Re: Misuse of Drugs Elizabeth, posted by galtin on October 16, 2001, at 6:12:44
> The general guidelines for the use/non-use of prescription meds by recovering alcoholics is as follows.
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> 1. Any use of psychoactive substances without a prescription is a relapse.
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> 2. Obtaining and using such substances from a doctor under false pretenses is a relapse.
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> 3.At times alcoholics/drug addicts may need to take pain medication.
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> 4.But some will refuse.
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> 5. Exceeding the prescribed dose of a medication can be considered a relapse, depending on how much, how often, the FDA schedule of the medication,and whose talking.
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> 6. The term "slip" refers to a short-term relapse, several days to a week or two. A relapse usually characterizes a prolonged return to substance/alcohol abuse.
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> 6. Most alcoholics today are "dually" addicted -- "a drug is a drug is a drug,"as the saying goes.
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> 7.Many alcoholics will give potentially addictive medications to a family member or a friend for dispensation and discuss the situation with other recovering alcoholics. Secrecy breeds slips and relapses.
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> 8.A number of recovering alcoholics will disagree with one or more of the above statements, and there is no authoritative tribunal to resolve these differences.
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> galtin^^^^^
Thanks for your comments, I agree.
poster:Rosa
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