my friend is addicted to oxys and never been prescribed

[Amba62]

OK well i have a friend who is addicted to oxys, i need to know what are the best ways making him realize he has a problem.. he often says and does things he doesn't really remeber. he's always nodding off and i don't want to be a parent and tell him he has a problem b/c then i don't think he'll listen to me!! somebody please help me!!!

[marcatj]

hi tasha... listen, you posted this on a very old thread.  often times, this gets overlooked.  it's best to post a new question on a new thread.

go up to the top of the page and hit "Post A Question" and please re-post this post.  you will be sure to get a much better response.  people here are very, very supportive.

good luck sweety,
mj
btw - i'm not sure i personally have much to offer in terms of an answer to your question, other than to say addiction is very, very powerful... :-/

[tasha88]

im a 22 year old mother of to young sons....and about to have a new baby with the man of my dreams...but hes addicted to oxys why does he pick those over us????

[tasha88]

i have a question???

[Chezz2]

As to the Begian Congo - You just can't stop can ya? ? ?
You might want to take a sebatical and let us know how the change goes.
Chezz

[Chezz2]

I forgot, I forgot. Even a little viagra wouldn't hurt either!!!

Chezz  ;)

[Chezz2]

I did like one sentence from the good docs post

survival= food, sex, pain-avoidance(drugs), pleasures(more drugs), anti-anxiety(yet more drugs, a few valiums never hurt).

;)

Chezz

Couldn't resist. Gotten lighten things up a bit. ;)

[Thomas03]

Hey, what about sex (drugs)? Haven't you ever tried Ecstasy? What's the matter with you transplanted Dakotans? You'd think you were in the Begian Congo, for god's sake! Wait a minute, what's that? What are the drums saying ...?

Thomas

[Chezz2]

Whats up Thomas,

Drug addicts are rational...when they are trying to rationalize why 2 is better than one...when they are trying to rationalize why oxycontin is much better for their toothache than motrin(the 2 is better than 1 theory then follows when meds are procured).
So as you can see, rationalization is abundant. Just not on the right side of the fence. ;)

Rationalization, manipulation, detoxification...they are all part of the life.
Chezz

[Erika_Ann]

Good comment. I agree with you 100%..... Just wanted to say hi and its nice to see you posting again.
Take care---Erika

[Chezz2]

Erika,
Thanks. Don't remember you from before when I was posting. Unless you were under a different name. Although it is nice to see more people posting now.
I have read that something happened to your foot, I seem to re-call. Hope that heals up soon.
I remember when I sprained my anxle so bad that I wish it was broke! I couldn't walk for almost 3 months without crutches. That was a LONG time, and it hurt the whole time. No meds, just a lot of motrin and walking REALLY easy.
Happy Healing,
Chezz

[Thomas03]

Hey, Chezz, great to see you post. Hope you're well up there in the Great Dakotan North.

While I appreciate the intent of the good doc's test, I can't help remembering what I was like as a drugged-out loady way back in the dim, dim past (weekend before last). If I was alternating between answering one of those questions and knocking back a handful of percs, I don't think I could have thought rationally about anything. In fact, I would have found the test extremely annoying. Yes, the great god of unlimited drug consumption would have grown very angry!!

This rational recovery concept is all well and good, but just when are drug addicts truly rational? When, for that matter, is anyone?

Thomas

[Chezz2]

Amba,

I would steer clear of the docs little test.
You might give some hints or follow what percs suggested.
Definetely don't bring up addiction at all. That is a way to get someone real defensive quick.
The way to work any of these "touchy" situations is to approach them with a kind and caring voice, attitude, and demeanor. The easier and the more care free you seem when bringing touchy subjects up like this, the more apt the person in contention will be in responding to you the same way.
It might take a couple times of talking to the person to finally get them to talk about it. But take time and use care, and the person will be more apt to want to confide in you.
Good luck,
Chezz

[percsnomas]

Hi There!!

Likely, your friend will have to internally realize he has a problem, before he'll take steps to change his behaviour.
I might suggest you have him read through a bunch of these posts(steer him here by saying you did a search on OC's, and found a bunch of info, good and bad(like a few threads down "effects of percocet and oxycontin") Avoiding the A word(addiction) is probably a good idea at this point.

I actually stumbled upon this site while using, by doing a search of 'oxycodone VS hydromorphone'.....my drugs of choice.

It probably won't take your friend long to realize, that this is a one way ticket to shitsville!!! That realization COULD be the catalyst he needs.

I sympathize with your situation, having been through it more than once myself; and clearly he is lucky to have such a caring friend.

Good Luck To You(and your friend)

[Erika_Ann]

Hello- If you want to talk I can give you my email address. Im a 31 y/o female who has been through this with others and totally understand. Im here for you. Its not easy. There are alot of caring people here who can give you alot of support and great advice. Especailly our leader and knowlegable man Thomas!!!!
Take care----Erika