2006-08-14 16:40:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well, last year she quit on her own for nearly a year. She isn't using as much, but she is worried it will get out of control again.
2006-08-14 17:19:59 · update #1
What are the long term effects and is it inevitable that people find out?
2006-08-14 17:21:03 · update #2
Maybe, maybe not. It depends on her level of addiction. I had a problem with pain pills and muscle relaxers mixed with alcohol. I stopped on my own with out help. I was lucky, some may not be so lucky. If she is your friend, all you can do is be there for her. No lectures or I told you so's. That won't help. Give her your shoulder and your prayers. That is being a good friend. :)
2006-08-14 16:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by BlueAngel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain killerse are highly addictive. Drugs like viccodin, oxycontin, percocet, and valium are very addictive. If your friend has been using for YEARS and is willing to hide it from everyone, do you think she can gquit without seeking help? i dont. If she is willign to hide it and change her life around her habit, she is continuing it. However, she is physically addicted. This is a problem that must be dealt with professionally. There are people who will help her and don't want to judge her or get her in trouble. You need to help her, point her to the right place! Don't let her choose drugs over a life of happiness
2006-08-14 23:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by blueberry-yum-yum! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously not , or she would have quit by now,and hiding it from everyone? That's a red flag...People self medicate to cover up emotional pain.How is she getting all this pain meds??Doctor shopping? Hope she'll see the light but you can't make her.
2006-08-14 23:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by barcan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her too a clinic or medical center and seek professional help from a doctor or counselor before it gets worse!! The truth always comes out one way or the other. God Bless!!!
2006-08-14 23:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should seek professional help. She will have to detox. It will not be fun for her or will it be easy. Have a family member that has been there. She must want to get off of them, and she very well may, until she starts off of them. Help her all you can.
2006-08-14 23:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by G. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
she won't be able to hide it forever
they will find out when doctors find out how messed up her liver and kidneys are
lol
for years?
you say
her kidneys, liver, and heart are in really bad shape then
lol
people are such morons!
she probably only has a couple of months left anyways
good riddance
2006-08-14 23:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey it sounds like there isn't much you can do unless you can convince her she needs help. If she is in denial, there isn't much you can do. She has to want help before she can seek it.God Bless you for your concern You could pray for her that she will want to get the help that she so badly needs.
2006-08-14 23:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should take immediate help from a doctor.It can be dangerous if she/he shows a little laziness
2006-08-14 23:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do too ... it is hella expensive .. im stuck on oxys .. got two 80 mg .. i put em on a spoon and boot up .. thare is no help .. i wana die ... but after i boot up these two pills
2006-08-14 23:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she will have to be weaned off them gradually or it could be dangerous.
2006-08-14 23:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by opjames 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋