Can they do that legally?

[melaniec0212]

I am a 30 year old woman in recovery from opiates for 2 years, with the help of Suboxone.  It has changed my life.  Now, 2 years after I was arrested for a misdemeanor, I have been placed on probation for 2 yrs.  They are telling me that I have to quit taking Suboxone by six months from now.  My question is, Can they legally take away my medicine and make me quit?  They say if I don't, I will be placed in jail.  Any answers, thoughts??  Thanks.

[michael1953296]

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[ricart70]

I would guess here that She was arrested and it took that long before getting an actual conviction,plea and sentencing and She was placed on probation at the conclusion of the case. I had a friend that would get continuances and change lawyers and draw out his case for as long as He could. He had one go on close to two years before it was decided.

[michael1953296]

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Michael

[nursegirl6572]

Gotcha!  Hopefully the OP will come back and clarify!

[michael1953296]

right the question  is after what? After 2 years of quiting then she gets arrested?
We need her to tell us though I see your point also.
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Michael

[nursegirl6572]

I don't know, sounds like it....

Now, 2 years after I was arrested for a misdemeanor,

[michael1953296]

don't think she is saying 2 years later to mean it happened 2 years ago but 2 years after she quit?

[nursegirl6572]

Just based on what you've posted, my guess would be that they cannot legally choose your method of recovery, if you are going to a clinic/doctor and are compliant with the court's requirements for you, I cannot see how they could do that.

Can you give us a little more background?

[SleepwalkingThroughLife]

I'm assuming that even though it's been two years since you were arrested, for some reason your case was just completed.  If your arrest was for drugs, did you go through drug court?  I'm only asking about that because you said your arrest was two years ago, and you've been in recovery from opiates for two years.  Did you hire an attorney or use a public defender?  Wondering if the atty. could help you.  Also, when you say "they" are telling you that, who is "they"?  It would help to have a little more info on your situation.

Also, have you thought about whether or not you want to continue taking suboxone?  Even if you find out that the court can't force you to stop taking them, have you considered talking to your doctor about what your goals should be long-term?  I'm sure it's scary to be told that you have to stop, and I'm certainly not judging your situation, just trying to help.  :)

[Ballgame]

Might be time to get off it anyway. 2 years is a long time

[dominosarah]

What was your misdemeanor for?