It is quite dangerous to take narcoticsDrug abuse and drink, due to possible centralCentral sleep apnea nervousAged nervous tissue
Central nervous system
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
Irritable bowel syndrome
Nervous system
Neurosarcoidosis
Primary lymphoma of the brain system depressionAdolescent depression
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Depression - elderly
Depression - resources
Depression among the elderly
Depression and heart disease
Depression and insomnia
Depression and men
Depression and the menstrual cycle
Depression in children.  The combination can be fatal (the brainAmebic brain abscess
Brain abscess
Brain herniation
Brain surgery
Brain tumor - adults
Brain tumor - children
Metastatic brain tumor
Posterior fossa tumor
Primary brain tumor esentially decides to slow down so much that you stop breathingBreathing
Breathing - slowed or stopped
Breathing difficulties - first aid
Breathing difficulty
Breathing difficulty - lying down
Breathing sounds - abnormal (stridor)
Cpr - adult
Cpr - child (1 to 8 yrs old)
Cpr - infant
Hyperventilation
Rapid shallow breathing).  He must be told of this danger, if he doesn't already know.  He sounds like an addict, and should be encouraged to seek help from NA or an addictionDrug abuse and dependence specialist.  You guys need to intervene and help him.  Remember, however, addicts can only be helped IF they want it.  If not, he will simply continue and there isn't much you can then do.  Good luck.

I am sorry to ask a question on someone elses post but I am wondering how hydroHydro par
Hydro-pc ii
Hydro-tussin dhc
Hydro-tussin exp (about 180 mg per day) withdrawl's compare to the withdrawls a heroinDrug abuse addict goes through?  How seriously does methadone clinic's take painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources pill detox?  Just wondering, I am having a hard time kicking this.  I am going to try NA,  I always start out so motivated but as soon as the depressionAdolescent depression
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Depression - elderly
Depression - resources
Depression among the elderly
Depression and heart disease
Depression and insomnia
Depression and men
Depression and the menstrual cycle
Depression in children kicks in that's where I always fail.  Thank you all for your support.  God Bless  Kimberly

WithdrawalsDelirium tremens from opiates is horrible.  I detoxed on my own at home and endured about 4 days of pure Hell and 10 days of not feeling free of the drugChemical dependence - resources
Chemotherapy
Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
Drug allergies
Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
Drug signs and teenagers
Drug-induced hypertension, Vicoden.  Although, not life-threatening, the suffering is really bad and will make someone think twiceTwice-a-day about using again.  I have never used heroinDrug abuse, so I cannot compare the two.  Please be careful with painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources pills.  They mimic the endorphins in your brainAmebic brain abscess
Brain abscess
Brain herniation
Brain surgery
Brain tumor - adults
Brain tumor - children
Metastatic brain tumor
Posterior fossa tumor
Primary brain tumor, thus your body stops producing them on it's own....if abused, that is.  If you decide to detox at home, don't be alone if possible.  It is humiliating, but you will be stronger for it.  Good Luck to you, Neena

I can only share what I went through when I broke my neckCervical spondylosis
Head and neck glands
Herpes zoster (shingles) on the neck and cheek
Irritated seborrheic kerotosis - neck
Lymph tissue in the head and neck.
Melanoma - neck
Neck lump
Neck pain
Neck pulse
Neck x-ray
Oral cancer in a car accident in 1982.  FirstFirst progesterone mc10
First progesterone mc5
First-progesterone vgs 200
First-progesterone vgs 400 he's addicted to painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources (opiate) medicationAllergic reactions to medication
Drug allergies
Drug-induced hypertension
Getting a prescription filled
Home pharmacy
Inhaler medication administration and probably alcoholAlcohol and diet
Alcoholism
Alcoholism - resources
Breath alcohol test
Delirium tremens
Fetal alcohol syndrome.  This combination could kill him I strongly suggest you find a painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources clinic or Doctor that will take notice and help.  He needs to be worked off the painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources medicationAllergic reactions to medication
Drug allergies
Drug-induced hypertension
Getting a prescription filled
Home pharmacy
Inhaler medication administration as he does not probably need it now.  I turned into a terrible person turning on everybody.  Most of all he needs your love and understanding.  And at times this will be more then tough but stick by your son and brother.  I am still in a wheelchair after 18 years and still have painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources complications but somebody walking and over surgeryAbdominal wall surgery
Before and after corneal surgery
Brain surgery
Carotid artery surgery
Carotid artery surgery - series
Cataract removal
Cataract surgery - series
Cervical cryosurgery
Cervix treatment - cryosurgery
Congenital heart defect corrective surgery
Corneal surgery, how long?  But the combination of alcoholAlcohol and diet
Alcoholism
Alcoholism - resources
Breath alcohol test
Delirium tremens
Fetal alcohol syndrome and the narcoticsDrug abuse will kill, it will depress his respiratoryArds (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
Respiratory distress syndrome (rds) in infants
Respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)
Respiratory syncytial virus antibodies
Respiratory syncytial virus immune globulin system and he'll just go to sleepCentral sleep apnea
Drowsiness
Insomnia concerns
Irregular sleep
Irregular sleep-wake syndrome
Isolated sleep paralysis
Narcolepsy
Night terror
Obstructive sleep apnea
Polysomnography
Sleep.  Forever.  I don't mean to sound tough but that's what he needs.  Good luck it hurts every time I hear this type of story I sincerely hope you and yours get help in time.  Brian

I am sorry for having to invade this post but I have been trying to post a question for 48 hours and I need help fast.

My brother is a recovering addict and has been clean for 6 years. He has been through it all. Addicted to every kind of drugChemical dependence - resources
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Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
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Drug-induced hypertension out there. After detox and some probation (long story) he got clean. It almost cost him his job and his wife and childrenChild neglect and psychological abuse
Child safety seats
Child tylenol cold multi-symptom plus cough
School age child development.

It seemed like a good ending to a nightmare.

Our father is terminally ill and is in need of constant care.

My brother jumped at the chance to have him move in with he and his familyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles - resources. I am afraid I have an idea why.

My dad is on painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources meds to control his painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources. He is picky and complains about every med he has taken so there is a large selection in the cupboards from MScontin, oxycontin, Oxy IR, vicodinVicodin
Vicodin tuss ES and vicodinVicodin
Vicodin tuss 10mg. You name it he has tried it but complains it makes him sickSick sinus syndrome etc....

Lately I have noticed my brother is on this "high" as far as his energy level, happy go lucky attitude that usually he is more sober and quiet. I am very scared he is helping himself to the meds my dad refuses to take. If I dare make this an issue he will just deny it and give me the "how dare you" sermon. I have noticed in the past he has been more the happy to go to the dentist for a toothacheToothaches and it never ends from there. He probably goes backBack pain - low
Back strain treatment to the dentist at least 2 or 3 more times for the same problem saying "it still hurts" so that is what started me wondering a while backBack pain - low
Back strain treatment but NOW with Dad there and his array of painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources meds, I am wondering and very worried as to what my brother is up to. How tempting is this for him? I know he would not risk losing his familyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles - resources again but then again, addicts are good at being in denial. Correct me if I am wrong. Advice please...anybody. Thanks

Karen G

You have a very good reason to barge in here.  I was on my way out the door when I noticed your post so I will try to give you some help.  FirstFirst progesterone mc10
First progesterone mc5
First-progesterone vgs 200
First-progesterone vgs 400 of all, if you have noticed a personalityBorderline personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Personality disorders change in your brother, he is either in love or found a good source of drugsChemical dependence - resources
Chemotherapy
Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
Drug allergies
Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
Drug signs and teenagers
Drug-induced hypertension.  Ask any addict and they will tell you that their seratonin levels rise dramatically just being near drugsChemical dependence - resources
Chemotherapy
Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
Drug allergies
Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
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Drug-induced hypertension.  The temptation is probably more than he can bear for a minute or two.  Add the fact that your Dad doesn't want to take them and BINGO!  To be sure, keep an eyeAmblyopia
Blepharitis
Bloodshot eyes
Cataract - close-up of the eye
Color vision test
Conjunctivitis
Contact lens electrode on eye
Crossed eyes
Dry eyes
External and internal eye anatomy
Eye on those meds even if it means counting each pill.  You'll know quickly whether your brother has found himself a new candy store!  If he is guilty, you will have to keep the meds locked up or ask him to leave and get some help or both.

I agree with JB. My personal advice to you is as follows. Do not delay counting and keeping a strict inventory on the meds in question. DO NOT confront your brother or person in question until you are sure about the facts. Doing otherwise will just make him be more careful and he will do whateveer it takes not to get caught. Again,do not accuse him until you are sure about your facts. Remember that addictionDrug abuse and dependence to painAbdominal pain
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acupuncture and pain
Ankle pain
Anterior knee pain
Back pain - low
Bone pain or tenderness
Breast pain
Causes of painful intercourse
Chest pain
Chronic pain - resources medicine is a disease that is always with the afflicted person. It is either active or in remission never completely cured. Treatment for this disease should never cease lest it sticks it's ugly tongueTongue tie at you to remind that it is STILL there! My best,Remain Spiritual Always,

Dan...

Listen to these folks...as we all have been there.  Count the pills immediately, or at least find another spotBirthmarks - pigmented
Liver spots
Measles, koplik spots - close-up
Mongolian blue spots to put them.  Tell your father of the situation.  I too, have stolen pills from familyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles - resources members.  I am very ashamed of it, very, very ashamed.  An addicted person will do these things, so don't think that you are over reacting.  Follow your instincts.  If you confront him, and you get "the sermon"...ask him to take a urineCalcium - urine
Calcium urine test
Chloride - urine
Cortisol - urine
Electrolytes - urine
Glucose - urine
Hcg in urine
Immunoelectrophoresis - plasma and urine
Ketones - urine
Kidney - blood and urine flow
Lh urine test (home test) test.  That is what I am doing.  I wanted it.  My doctor said that if he suspects or if I feel the need to use again, he would be happy to test me.  Make him prove it to you.  A true clean person, I believe will consent for his sister and his familyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles - resources, for they only have his best interest at heartCongenital heart disease
Cor pulmonale
Coronary heart disease
Cyanotic heart disease
Depression and heart disease
Heart attack
Heart attack first aid
Heart attack symptoms
Heart bypass surgery
Heart bypass surgery - series
Heart disease and love him.  Neena

After reading Dan's post...confronting him may be the wrong thing to do at THIS  point.  I can only give my opinion.  I would be furious if someone accused me of using, and I WASN'T.  But, on the other handHand or foot spasms
Hand tremor, my familyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles - resources has taken a different route with me and it has made all the difference.  Start by counting the pills.  Good Luck and your brother is blessed to have someone like you watching over him.  Neena

I want to thank you all for taking the time to respond to my question. I will make it a point to count every pill in every bottle and document them. My dad currently is taking vicodinVicodin
Vicodin tuss ES every 4 hours so I will count those as well and I will keep in mind how much SHOULD be missing from the bottle. I will not say a word to him about what I suspect because he surely will deny it if he is guilty. He is great at turning the tables around and making me look like the "bad girl" and that is what he will do. His wife is also what you might call "oblivious" to him because she has no idea what an addict is. She finds an excuse for him for everything! She has said before that he

"used" to have an addictionDrug abuse and dependence to drugsChemical dependence - resources
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Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
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Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
Drug signs and teenagers
Drug-induced hypertension but I know that it is a disease that you will have for life no matter if you stay clean or not. It doesnt go away. His wife believes him no matter what and so therefore I know not to even confide in her. My Dad is also someone I couldnt talk to about this because in his condition he would just freak out thinking that my brother may be on the verge of relapse and it would be a mess. But I will keep watch on every pill. I hope and pray I am wrong here but I am no fool. My brother is on this kick about Christmas, decorating the outside of his house beyond belief, cleaning out the garage, the basement, and we are talking about a man that usually spends his weekends relaxing in his favorite chair with remote control in handHand or foot spasms
Hand tremor. He calls and talks on the phone to me a mile a minute about nothing much!!!

This is not like him to all of a sudden, after working 50 hours a week, to want to induldge in such activities.

Thank you all once again. I will keep in touch to let you know how the situation looks. Hopefully it will be that I am just paranoidParanoid personality disorder
Paranoid schizophrenia
Schizophrenia - paranoid type.

Karel

Unfortunately, I do not think your paranoidParanoid personality disorder
Paranoid schizophrenia
Schizophrenia - paranoid type. I have experience from a loved one being an addict. In the beginning, the drugsChemical dependence - resources
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Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
Drug allergies
Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
Drug signs and teenagers
Drug-induced hypertension give that euphoric "high". After his addictionDrug abuse and dependence requires more and more to achieve that high, I think you'll notice a change. Watch for any mood swings and signs of depressive behaviorAutistic behavior
Behavior - unusual or strange
Bulimia
Hyperactivity
Suicide and suicidal behavior
Temper tantrums. Obviously, if confronted, I'm sure he will become defensive. Perhaps he has had a relapse and the situation with your father has enabled him to readily access the meds. I agree with the suggestion that if he is truly clean, he will willingly submit to a drugChemical dependence - resources
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Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
Drug allergies
Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
Drug signs and teenagers
Drug-induced hypertension test. Why would he refuse a test if he is doing nothing wrong? Good luck and my prayers are with you and your father as well.

I think the next step to think about are the withdrawalsDelirium tremens.  They will inevitably come and you will definately know.  If and when this comes about, you will need a lot of help.  Plus there's your Dad to worry about.  I'll be thinking about you and praying that things work out for the best!

Phil, are you out there? Ok I'm ready. I called AAA and am getting a map to go see Dr. Gooberman, I talked to the nurse twiceTwice-a-day today and she knows I am coming. I shouldnt make such a big deal of this, right? I just need some imput from you OK? How much  better do you feel since taking the buprenex? Do you feel humanHcg in urine
Hiv infection
Human bites
Human papillomavirus vaccine again? What if someone put 20 percs in front of you? Any craving or desire? I would really, really like to be sure on this. I cant take this lifestyle anymore, and cant look for a job in this condition. Anything you can tell me to get my dead ass there will be helpful, like I said, I"M READY!

I just read this post, so I don't know if you already went or not.  What else can I say to you that I haven't already??  BuprenorphineBuprenorphine
Buprenorphine-naloxone will make it easy to detox.  Yes, I felt humanHcg in urine
Hiv infection
Human bites
Human papillomavirus vaccine after detox was over.  IT WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR CRAVINGS OR KEEP YOU CLEAN AFTER DETOX IS DONE.  ClearClear by design
Clear eyes
Clear eyes acr
Clear eyes clr?  That part's up to you.  If you really want off the drugsChemical dependence - resources
Chemotherapy
Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
Drug allergies
Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol
Drug signs and teenagers
Drug-induced hypertension, go get detoxed, THEN the hard part starts.  Get in NA or AA.  Work a program.  Stay focused on recoveryRecovery position - series.  ExerciseAerobic exercise
Aging and exercise
Asthma
Benefit of regular exercise
Bone-building exercise
Diabetes and exercise
Exercise - a powerful tool
Exercise - dress appropriately
Exercise and age
Exercise and weight loss
Exercise can lower blood pressure.  Get involved in something spiritual.  Volunteer for a charity or something.  These are the ways to stay off the drugsChemical dependence - resources
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Drug abuse
Drug abuse and dependence
Drug abuse first aid
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Drug induced hypertension
Drug rash on the back
Drug rash, tegretol