Adderall Prescription Fraud - I messed up!

[amandalynn79]

Hi guys,
So I have messed up pretty bad. About 1 year ago I was put on Adderall (adderrall) XR 25mg once a day.  I then moved about 2 hours away and had to change doctors, who then put me on 20mg 2 times a day. Then I was moved up to 30 mg 2 times a day. 30 mg 2 times a day put me at a level where I was way too stimulated. But this also led to abuse and addiction.  Generally I took about 3 30mg pills a day. I would run out early, and my previous Dr's prescription was too easy to duplicate. I messed up, and I commited prescription drug fraud. I have not been charged or arrested. But as this was easy to get away with I've passed fraudulant prescriptions about 10 times now.  

As it does with everyone, this has caught up with me. When I was at my mom's for Thanksgiving, I tried to have a fraudulant prescription filled. The pharmacy didn't fill it and gave me back my prescription, however they made a copy of it prior to returning it. My mom lives in Florida. I live in Tennessee. My mom called today and said that a sheriff came to the house and said that the pharmacy called him and said that I tried to pass a fake prescription. She verified that I was on Adderall (adderrall). But the pharmacy called my old dr's office who said that the prescription was fake.

I haven't been able to get this prescription filled in Tennessee either. They pharmacies that I generally fill my prescription at all seemed to say that they were "out" of the drug. I have a feeling that Tennessee is already on to me.  If they aren't now, they will be soon.
I am no longer taking Adderall (adderrall), as I haven't been able to get the prescription filled, and I'm past the worst of the withdrawl symptoms. I actually feel great and am so happy to feel back to myself.
I've been working out at the gym and eating healthy, all which has helped with withdrawl.

Now my question is, what do I do?? Do I turn myself in, even though there hasn't been any official charges? I also lied to my mom  and told her that this was a legitimate prescription.  
I currently feel that it's only a matter of time before they find me and arrest me and I would like to turn myself in prior to that ever happening. Is there any benefit to turning myself in before I'm even arrested?  

I absolutly CANNOT live with the fear of being arrested every day I wake up. the fear of being embarassed at work.  I can't live with that. I want to get this over with and deal with my punishment.

Please help me. What do I do here?
I tried to call a Drug Defense Attorney and left them a message.
But I'm wondering if that's even a good idea? Not that I am past the withdrawl, I see clearly that I made a huge mistake. I want to do right here. But I really don't want to go to jail or be arrested.
Is there any advice that anyone could give me?

[allaboutmary]

I really don't have any advise. I think calling the attorney was a good idea. They will probably be able to tell you what might happen.  Hopefully others here will respond.  Glad you are drug free and feeling good.  Hang in there.  Mary

[amandalynn79]

Thanks for your response Mary. It feels good to see a simple "Hang in there". :-/
Thanks again.

[lonote]

I don't want to sound not compationate, but what were you thinking? How long did you think you were going to be able to pull it off. As for lieing to your mother,  what a tangled web we weave. All I can say is it sucks to be you. I don't know what will happen, maybe someone else has some answers. Good luck.

[NautyOne]

I wouldn't throw myself under the bus.  Wait it out and see what happens.  Just my opinion.

Nauty...............the opinions expressed by nauty do not reflect the the members of the board or med help.

[amandalynn79]

"It sucks to be you"....
I'm not asking for any compasion. I realize that I messed up. Addiction is a nasty thing. It causes us to become people that we aren't. We become the addiction. I'm slightly curious why you're on the addiciton forum. But for whatever reason, people that come to this forum for help certainly do not need people making them feel bad for being here and pushing them back towards the addiction that they are trying to get help for. That may not have been your intention. But it's important to understand how powerful the words we type are.
As for my situation. Part of me knew it was a matter of time before I got caught.  But in the moment, all I needed was "just one more Adderall (adderrall), and then I will stop". Addiction has to stuck in the moment, not caring about anything beyond that.  And however sick it sounds, the mentality of "I'll be able to think about getting off of this drug once I have a little more of this drug" is all too common. Of course it's a downward spiral.
I'm just not sure legally what to do. Obviously, I plan on telling my mother the truth. In that moment, I had to get my head around what she was telling me. My main concern right now is legally.
Do I turn myself in with no warrant for my arrest? I think it would look better in the long run. Especially since I'm able to say "I'm not longer on this drug, I messed up, what do I do to make it right legally?" But at the same time, most legal advice says "don't admit anything".
Does anyone else have any thoughts/advice?

[anotherfinemess1]

I admire you for getting yourself clean (even if it was only because your luck (and scripts) ran out.  And I respect you for wanting to do the right thing.  I think you are right to go to an attorney for advisement.
And lonotee, for someone who doesn't want to sound incompassionate,  I gotta say, you sure do sound
incompassionate!  We're addicts.  We lie.  We are not in our right minds.  I give the girl props for trying to straighten out her life.

[lonote]

I can relate to needing one more, I've just never taken the prescript fraud route. I'm not trying to run you to using more by my statement. It was my first thought. I shoulda bit my tounge. I've done other terrible things. I'm sorry. I shoulden't have been so judgement. I'm also on that medication.  To come out here and admit that took alot of balls. I hope you don't get into too much trouble. maybe the sherrif was coming around just asking questions. I'd just call the warrent bearu and see if there are ant warrents. Check on it a couple times a week. If theres no warrents, hich I hope theres not, after a month or so, maybe they just put out a red flag on you. So they'll be watching for it to happen again. So don't do it anymore and pray for the best. Don't tell on yourself. Just check and see if theres warrents for you, and if there are go on and deal with it. You prob. be on pins and needles till then but lay low. I'm sorry for how I came off ammanda.

[carr]

ok first of all...calm down....if u want to know if there is a warrant for ur arrest...call a bailbondsman and ask them to call the sheriff's department and ask if there is infact a warrant....in tenn as well as fla....that will let u know where u stand on that....if u call...it is usally their policy that they dont give that information over the phone....but an attorney or a bondsman can call and get the information..i've been in jail 14 times over the last year and a half and i have two felonies that i go to court on dec 19th....i did the bondsman call thing and guess what...i had two...so i went and turned myself in....the good thing is...most county jails have a "TASC" officer that can usually bail u out and then u do drug testing....til ur court date....thats where i am at right now....test's weekly waiting on my court date...oh and here in alabama there is this lovely thing called "drug court"...u comply and the charges never make it to ur record....i hope the best for u....let me know if u need anymore information....

carrie

[amandalynn79]

thanks for the nice comment anotherfinemess.
(it's always funny trying to adress people by their screen name. "It's nice to meet you another fine mess" ... it just makes me smile)
It's certainly only because my luck ran out that I'm clean. But it's something that i've wanted for quite a while now. It's just not easy to do in those moments where you feel like **** and another pill would make you feel better. I got to the point where I thought "normal" didn't exist outside of Adderall (adderrall).  I thought that I'd never feel happy being clean after having been on Adderall (adderrall). I thought that "clean" wouldn't feel like it used to feel before Adderall (adderrall).  The wonderful thing is that it does.
It feels better than Adderall (adderrall) ever did.
Thanks again for the encouraging comments.

[tammyk_40]

It hurts me to see someone post something so uncaring as Lonote did. In our active addiction many of us have been so desperate to get our drug that we broke the law. I know in an NA meeting, you wouldnt hear anyone respond like that. We need compasion and understanding, because weve been there, some way or another. Amandalynn, I would call Florida and talk to the sherriffs office and find out where you stand. You dont want to live each day worrying about what might happen. I wish you all the best.

[amandalynn79]

thanks for your followup lonote. Your suggestions are really helpful.
No worries about the comment. :-)
I realize that sometimes things come out the wrong way.

[lonote]

I really am sorry. It did come out  wrong . and I was in the wrong for saying that.. I do apologise. I've done some pretty terrible things too.  In fact prob worse. And when we are getting away with it as addicts we impulsive. maybe just one more time. I've gottem away with plenty bad things and thought maybe i'll run it one more time. So who am I to judge. Again.... I'm sorry

[amandalynn79]

Thanks tammy and carrie for your comments.

Tammy, do you think anything bad could come of me talking to the sherriff's office?? He's going to ask me questions that i'm not sure how to answer. "Did you do this?" and "Did you do that?"
Should I possibly talk to an attorney first? Even if the attorney is in Tennessee?

Carrie, thanks for the bondsmen advice.  I'll have to try that.
I wonder if there's a public service to find out that info. That's so much of it. Just knowing where I stand legally.

[amandalynn79]

lonote,
I'm glad you're here then. :-)
Thanks again for your advice.  Where is a warrant bureau?
How would I get ahold of one? Is that at a state level?

[lonote]

In minnesota its friggin cold, but it is public information and you can call and see if there is a warrent. I bet theres not.  I hope for you theres not. Sometimes we learn our lesson by just sweating it out. It sounds like you allready learned your lesson.

[lonote]

Just call information and ask for the number of the warrent bureau. im your town.

[anotherfinemess1]

boy, if I'm ever in trouble with the law I'm coming to this forum for advice!  To have people like carr stepping up with solid information about what to do, it's just invaluable.  We have brushes with the law that we would NEVER have if we weren't addicts, it just makes us do things we wouldn't ordinarily do-  it turns us into people we wouldn't ordinarily be.  Not our proudest moments.  For months, I lived in fear of "getting caught" for my risky and less-than-intelligent antics.  One of the big plusses of being clean is a clear conscience.  
Amanda, I hope that you get through this without  serious consequences, and that its soon behind you.  Hard lessons, huh?

[Spooked]

I have some knowledge in this area.

1) stop passing fake scripts..if this is your wake up call and nothing happens then you are one lucky cat;
2) Don't call to turn yourself in!!! No news is good news;
3) sounds to me like its an investigation at this point...if its gonna sleep let it sleep.

Did the sherrif leave any instructions with Mom?

[Savas]

This is all based on the idea you can afford an attorney...if not, it's a different situation;

Contact an attorney and have him find out the specifics of the accusation/potential charges. Whatever you do, don't just turn yourself in.

To be honest, you don't know what the situation is yet. So you really can't make an objective, sane decision. There's a BIG difference between being investigated for prescription fraud and being found guilty of it. Also, DON'T in a fit of self remorse or "twelve stepper honesty" throw yourself on the mercy of the court (unless the attorney advises it!)

The attorney can tell you the quality of the evidence they have (as bad as you think it is, it might not be that bad).
If you can't afford an attorney, then check into Legal Aid society.

I'll give you this advice to;
If you aren't going to NA meetings, start gonig right now.
First, it would be good for you in terms of support.
2nd: NA folks can be GREAT with this kind of situation. Don't be surprised if you're offered concrete help.
3rd: Solid clean time backed by regularly attended NA meetings will look great before a judge if it goes that far. Don't worry about it being to late, this kind of thing can and can be made to drag on for many months. Heck, I'd suggest start volunteering at the local shelter, anything to show what a good human being you've become (courts recognize actions, they don't see the inner change all that well without them).

[Savas]

Oh, btw, do NOT confess to this no MATTER what. Tell them you want an attorney if they catch up with you beforehand. DON'T let them trick you into a confession. At the very least, you want a position to bargain from where you can Offer a confession in exchange for SOMETHING. Give it to the police and they'll give you nothing (they can't authorize it).

[kiki4922]

I agree with Savas, never confess . I to had a wake up call with my addiction and I went into the po officer and confessed my problem and I got screwed. I was put on probation on my first offence when most people have two or three and they didnt get in half the trouble.

[carr]

i once had an attorney that told me "never volunteer any information" and i believe her....in other words...dont ramble if they do show up.....u cant turn urself in if there are no warrants....the warrant bureau is usually at the sheriffs dept...

[lurker]

Get a lawyer right away.  Don't wait for a call back.  You have done something bad and the instinct here is to turn  yourself in, and in recovery we learn to that we have to take responsibility for our actions.  HOWEVER, that doesn't mean run down and throw yourself at the mercy of the court so to speak without some good legal advice.  You get a lawyer, even a free one (email me privately and I'll tell you how to do that click on my name and send message) and let the lawyer advise you - he/she will probably say that turning yourself in is best, but they will be able to be there with you when you do and you won't ever say anything thinking it won't be used against you only to find out it was.  I know someone who did what you did and she turned herself in without legal advice.  She didn't do time or anything but her penalty would have been a lot less severe if she'd gotten legal advice before she called the police and confessed.
Congratulations on your sobriety.  As for lonotes comment, I know she meant it not to be harmful and you are right not to judge her for it - we've all done bad things surrounding drugs and yet are always amazed at what lengths other addicts will go to.  hang on - keep coming back and email me!!

[NautyOne]

Just don't call Dwayne "Dog" Chapman.....:-)  That guy scares me.  How long ago was the last incident? ............

Nauty.............

[uphill7584]

I guess it depends on your criminal record and what exactly the Sheriff said to your mother, but from what I read I really have to disagree with everyone who is telling you never confess. It sounds like you are going to need to confront this, and if you want the best possible outcome you should do it soon. So here is my two cents for ya:

I think I can offer you some pretty good advice. I am a first year law student, and have spent countless hours observing my uncle who is a judge in a metropolitan city drug court.
1. If neccesary, you must confront this issue as soon as possible. It will score you points with the District Attorney. Not so much the police, but you will not be saying a word to them. You cannot live your life with this hanging over you.
2. So contact a lawyer in Florida that specializes in prescription drug cases. There should be many to choose from, Florida is the nexus of prescription drug abuse and fraud in the United States.
3. Tell your lawyer EVERYTHING. From start to finish, every single time your forged a script. Do not just pretend it is a one time thing. He cannot tell anyone anything you say to him, and it is essential to creating a strong case. Any lack of knowledge on his or her part is a weakness in your case.
4. Have this lawyer contact the Sheriff or police representative to determine the status of the issue. Whether a warrent has been granted, etc. Your lawyer will be able to determine when and if you will have to surrender yourself and be officially charged.
5. You can probably see the pattern growing, but if not....LAWYER SPEAKS, YOU DON'T. Nothing you can say will help your case. You will more than likely end out taking a plea, and your lawyer will negotiate that with the District Attorney. The prosecutor(DA) may want to interview you, but your lawyer will be able to prep you for that and will be by your side during any questioning. And remember, you can always chose to stop answering questions whenever you feel like it. Also, the judge will have a few words for you after the plea agreement is read. In your case, I don't think it will be much to worry about since the Adderall (adderrall) was prescribed to you orginally for a documented condition. Probably just tell you to keep it together, and figure out a treatment that will not lead to any similar events.
So what you are looking at is a 3rd degree felony. Regardless of whether you recieved the drugs or only attempted to, the charge is the same. It carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prision and/or a $5,000 fine. You will recieve nowhere near this. I personally think that you will recieve probation and drug counseling, maybe community service. You have a lot of midigating circumstances that favor your defense....
1. From reading your post, you seem like a pretty smart person. So I am assuming that you have never been convicted of a violent crime or drug charge. Nor any other felony. First time offenders get second chances quite often, ecspecially on drug charges. The philosophy is that anyone can make a mistake with drugs, and that a first offense does not neccesarily merit jail or prision time. If this is your first offense...you will be going to drug counseling w/ probation and drug testing. There is a possibility of some jail time, but that depends on your record and what all the police dig up. Based on what you have said so far, I would be very suprised if a DA would try to throw you in jail. You also sound like a pretty upstanding and responsible person...prosecutors don't go after these kinds of people, ecspecially on their first offense.
2. The prescription you forged was for a drug that you are legally prescribed for a medical condition. You didn't steal a pad from some doctor and just start writing random scripts. It was only one drug, and the one your doctor had prescribed you for a legitimate medical condition.
3. You mentioned that you felt you may have been overprescribed at one point. This situation contributed to your addiction to the Adderall (adderrall). Addiction is a disease. It can cause people to do very irresponsible, irrational, and yes, sometimes illegal things. Therefore, some type of drug treatment or course would be much more benificial in your case than jail time. (This is kind of a tricky defense. Many people believe the opposite, that addiction is in no way a disease, and cannot be used as an excuse. It can go either way.)
So, assuming you have a clean record and taking into account these previously listed mitigating factors, I really believe that the prosecutor will offer you a drug counseling program and probation. People that go to jail stay on drugs, and just pick it up when they come out. Most courts prefer to send drug criminals to rehab or counseling.
Below are some statistics and excerpts regarding Florida's approach to prescription fraud and its penalties. I think they might ease your worries a bit.
Mitigating Circumstance 1:
"(d)  The defendant requires specialized treatment for a mental disorder that is unrelated to substance abuse or addiction or for a physical disability, and the defendant is amenable to treatment." (From FL Statutes) - You do have ADD issues. You were trying to fix the problem with a medication that was provided by your doctor. Unfortunately, you became addicted and made this mistake. However, the pre-existing condition of ADD is still there and needs to be confronted.
Migigating Circumstance 2:
"(i)  The defendant cooperated with the state to resolve the current offense or any other offense. " (FL Statutes) - You need that lawyer, and you need to confront this as soon as possible. Your maturity and responsibility will score big points with the prosecutor and judge. Very key!
Go Hear - Read Section B regarding sentencing:
http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0921/SEC005.HTM&Title=->2007->Ch0921->Section%20005#0921.005
Below is some information regarding first time offenders, and options available to them besides incarceration:
"Pretrial Intervention - Drug Offender
Any person charged with a felony of the second or third degree for purchase or possession of a controlled substance under Chapter 893, prostitution, tampering with evidence, solicitation for purchase of a controlled substance, or obtaining a prescription by fraud, who has not been charged with a crime involving violence, including but not limited to murder, sexual battery, robbery, carjacking, home-invasion robbery, or any other crime involving violence, and who has not previously been convicted of a felony, nor been admitted to a pretrial program, is eligible for admission into a pretrial substance abuse education and treatment intervention program approved by the chief judge of the circuit, for a period of not less than one year. At the end of the pretrial intervention period, the court shall make a decision as to the disposition of the pending charges. The court shall determine, by written finding, whether the defendant has successfully completed the pretrial intervention program. Failure to successfully complete the program shall result in the continued prosecution of the case by the state attorney’s office." - From Florida Corrections Stats
^^^^^^^HOPEFULLY YOU FALL INTO THIS GROUP ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[uphill7584]

Some Statistics from Florida:
‘67% of people who have commited a non-violent felony and have no felonies on their record recieve probation for their crime. 17% do less than 1 year in county jail. Only 8% do time in prison.’
‘54% of people who commit 3rd degree felonies get probation in general. 31% get less than 1 year in county jail. 8% do time in prision, and 75% of those who go to prision do less than 2 years.’
‘Those charged with 1st attempted prescription fraud, 71.9% recieve probation.’

Check this page out regarding your potential addiction to Adderall (adderrall), as part of your defense, etc: http://www.tgorski.com/Mental%20Health/ADD%20&%20ADHD%20Medication%20Options.htm
Note: All this information and statistics are from government agencies in Florida and are representative of the state's justice system.
That's all I got for concrete information!
One thing that I can really tell you, is that your record is going to determine what will happen to you. During the days I spent observing my uncle in drug court, it was just one person after another coming through, telling their sob story, the judge seeing their 3 other convictions and throwing them in jail. I really hope you have a good record, because if you do I believe you are in really good shape. And eventhough Florida is really cracking down on prescription drug issues because of the pain pill epidemic, I think being that you were prescribed the meds for ADD, your crime looks much less severe. I am praying for the best. You sound like a really good person. You don't seem like the type who is meant for jail time. Keep your head up! And attack it head on, you don’t want this weighing you down, and you know it will if you try to hide from it.
I wish you all the best!!! Good luck. I hope some of this information gives you some insight and maybe even makes you feel better. Just remember: the truth will set you free. Get that lawyer, tell him everything, and you should be okay(relatively). I know quite a few people who have done worse and none of them went to jail. Be prepared for anything, but also be honest and optimistic.
I know this all seems pretty long and random of me to do, but it’s a pretty good exercise for law school. So don't think I am crazy or anything guys. Just a little obsessed with the criminal justice system. If anyone else has stories or questions, I would be happy to listen or talk about them. Later all. Good luck with everything. BTW, I think I am around 4 weeks clean from pain pills and I feel incredible!!! Never messing with those things again. Naivety can really bite you in the ***! Hope you are all feeling great too. Stay strong!
-Hill

[uphill7584]

Lets not pick a fight on this thread. This is a serious situation and I am sure Amanda is having a hard enough time as it is. She came he for advice and support, so let's focus on that. And lets all remember...if you are posting here, you are most likely an addict or ex-addict, and I am willing to bet that everyone of us has thought about adding a refill to their script if the doc forgot to X it out, or change the quantity.....I know I have. So let's quit the judging. We are all here for each other.

Amanda - Please keep us posted on what's happening. We are all here for you. Good luck with everything. And try to catch my previous post, I think it will help you sort through things and find a solution.

Night All,
Hill

[lonote]

I'm noone to make a comment like that and apoligised a number of times. I must have been feeling arrogant had no right to make to comment. Apologised numerous times, if thats your opinion, get it out. I was in the wrong. There won't be a fight at this thread, not to worry. people stated their thoughts on what I said, I had it coming. I recently f---ed up myself, and my head isn't in the best of places. had no right to take it out on anyone else.  lonote
Amanda I hope you are having a better day today. Listen to these people, they know what they are talking about. I hope there is nothing on you. I hope this is nothing more than a scare. The everyone know the outcome.

[Givitup]

When I saw the subject I thought this is something my ex-husband could have written.  He was an addict who was precribed adderal.  To say say he went overboard is an understatement.  He was taking so many a day he was writing a false prescription every single day.  I divorced him because it was so bad and eventually it all caught up with him.  He was actually on the new saying how he had done this.   Today he is in Prision serving 4 years. I want to add, he had prior or I don't think he would have gotten any time at all.   For a first offense, and dealing with addiction I don't think you would get any time but I am not an expert.  I just know if you show you are getting help with your probelm and for a first offense, they go a bit easier.   I am sorry this has happened to you.  Addiction can make a person do crazy things.  My husband who was a the greatest guy started stealing from me.  He become a different person.   Peace and just know it will be okay.  Personaly for me, I think I would come clean with everyone.  You became addicted.

[Givitup]

I do want to add, I would not talk to anyone at all until I talked to an attorney.  Law enforcement will act all nice like they are being helpful but I would not speak to them or anyone.  Let your attorney talk with them.   I really do not think (if it's a first offense) this will be all that bad.  I think you will be on probation, maybe community service and definetly treatment.    Try not to exepct the worst.

[lonote]

I do like baseball. Hate football and the rest. Baseball is the only one I understand. Go Twins!!!
My husband is from Buffalo so he is a big Yankees fan also, I have no opinion about the stuff you are talking but I wanted to come back with something for you, So I call Greg (hubby) at work and told him the situtation, his thoughts are the following: Santanna is going to the Red Sox, and the TwinsT
wins will never pay A Rod's salery.  I did my detective work, and just brought back an opinion.
Cathy

[lonote]

I do like baseball. Hate football and the rest. Baseball is the only one I understand. Go Twins!!!
My husband is from Buffalo so he is a big Yankees fan also, I have no opinion about the stuff you are talking but I wanted to come back with something for you, So I call Greg (hubby) at work and told him the situtation, his thoughts are the following: Santanna is going to the Red Sox, and the TwinsT
wins will never pay A Rod's salery.  I did my detective work, and just brought back an opinion.
Cathy

[amandalynn79]

guys,
Thank you SOOO MUCH! This is such a wonderful board.
I'm so exhausted right now, ( lingering adderall (adderrall) effects), but I'm going to read through the rest of these posts first thing in the morning.
This board is so wonderful! Thanks again everyone!!

[notmenow!]

you can check for warrants in Florida by logging on the sheriffs website in the county were this went down. It is public record. read the site it will tell you how to check for warrants. If you find a warrant has been issued they will extradite you back to Florida to face charges. Florida does not play with this type of felony. They will charge you with trying to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, I would look into a bondsman now or perhaps turn yourself in, You may not get bail as you live in another state . I would use a library computer to check the website, I posted this info once but I think medhelp may have deleted it. I dont know why, they did not email me about it, I am a resident of Florida. I suggest you begin for the worst now. I am not trying to scare you Amanda that's just the way it is on Florida.

[dsimonen]

I too was prescribed Adderall (adderrall) XR 30mg twice daily a year and a half ago and I too became addicted to it taking usually 3 Adderall (adderrall) XRs each day as it often felt like it quit working after a couple hours instead of 8hrs as supposed to. I also ran out early before my ADD Dr visits and I too learned my doctors prescriptions were easy to duplicate and I too committed prescription fraud to get more Adderall (adderrall). It worked most of the time which became addicting in itself but eventually I did get caught and escorted out of the pharmacy in handcuffs. Then I moved to a new town and continued trying to use prescription fraud which worked for many months then I got caught a second time two months ago. The first time I got caught has been settled and all is aok there. This second time the officer let me go at the pharmacy and made me sign something stating I am not allowed in that store for any reason for one year. After this second time I decided to admit to my addiction and to do something about it.

My ADD doctor in current town where I live is currently weaning me off Adderall (adderrall) and I'm down just to one Adderall (adderrall) daily administered and locked away by my father which is working. I'm gettingto the point I can wait longer and longer into the day before I take this one Adderall (adderrall) each day. As of this Thursday, my doctor is going to drop my Adderall (adderrall) to one every other day. (Will that be as drastic of a change for me and will there be more withdrawl if I skip a day from taking it?)  I still count on that one Adderall (adderrall) 30mg daily and cant imagine skipping a day. I'm needing to get completely off Adderall (adderrall) in order to begin an inpatient drug rehab program close to where I live and complete it successfully. The weaning process from Adderall (adderrall) is taking forever and I hate the withdrawl especially the paralyzing tiredness which is very painful and non ADD people have no idea how being tired  can hurt worse than hell as withdrawl from Adderall (adderrall) does. I'm comitted to quitting Adderall (adderrall) and moving on to what works just as well and onto a successful future. I'm not proud of what I did, but I'm committed to preventing my problems in the future which will only happen through addiction treatment for Adderall (adderrall) and to begin managing my ADD in a betterway.

My point, Amandalyn, your situation sounds extremely familiar and I'm glad I'm not alone and what you have written gives me much needed hope! Thank you! Know that you are not alone either and I will keep you in my thoughts. Together, let's not give up because you know what? We will have come through this as conquerers over Addiction, our ADD, and its consequences. We need to be proud of ourselves and warn the world to Look Out! Here come two awesome, successful women. Nothing is impossible for us.

-Debbie

[wannawean]

Wow, I really feel for you.
A couple things, I like the idea about checking for existing warrants...and you can't go wrong(I don't think) by talkin to a lawyer. My sister was addicted to adderall (adderrall), it made he psychatic really the doctor that helped her get off them had to put her on antipsychcotic drug for a little while. She thought everyone was following her-gave me a list of 50+ license plates tore her house apart thinking the goverment had bugged it ect. I also had a friend, in TN many yrs ago who actually wrote and @ that time was able to phone in RX's to certain pharmacies. She had multiple counts of Rx fraud in 2 counties in TN and one in VA. She was charged w/a felony but avoided jail time.It wasn't such a hot button topic 6 yrs ago... I'm worried for you. I know it's hard feelin like you've gotta look over your shoulder but I don't think I'd throw myself under the bus either because the consequences are likely to be GREAT. I would speak to a lawyer if that is a secure route and just see what you're lookin at.Keep us posted and good luck

[worried878]

The positive thing is you quit doing drugs...no telling what may have happened later on...I would get an attorney and see what to do..it may not be as bad as you think...hang in there...things have a funny way of working out...Sometimes in my life, things that seemed like an awful crisis at the time, when looked back upon, were really positive in nature and turned into putting me in a better place in life

[icete]

do not trust yourself to a cop my son did and it was over prescription drugs and now he faces 25 years in jail because he imcrimated him self with the loop hole are goverment has call a lawyer please call a lawyer