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Doctor caught me, I need advice asap please!

Long story short, I relapsed in 2012 and have been abusing again for about a year now.  
I have been forging prescriptions-  my doctor gas been writing me seperate prescriptions for oxycodone and adderrall.  I have been filling the oxy, and also writing in a script for oxy on the adderrall script he gives me.  
He called me tonight and said left a message saying he found "very troubling info" on how I obtain the medication.  I called him back and he asked me to come in this Wednesday, and to bring the prescriptions I have.  
I am so worried, I am aware what type of offense this is.  My doctor is generally an easy going and nice guy.  He is obviously upset now though.  Does anyone think there is any chance that he will let me go, given that I come clean and return all the scripts he recently wrote me? (I was just in his office yesterday).  Or do you guys think I'm for sure ******??   He told me to come in anytime wed to talk, I've didn't have a specific time, I even asked what time.  I keep imagining myself leaving Wednesday in handcuffs (I am so scared and upset).  At the same time, my logic is telling me that maybe he really just want to talk to me, and there's not going to be some official waiting for me to arrive all day kong.

I have so much to lose.  I have a great job and I'm engaged to the love my life (she doesn't know).  What do you guys think?  Should I get a lawyer?  Am I for sure going to be charged?

Any help would be much appreciated.
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1796826 tn?1578874779
I'm really sorry to hear that you're having to go through this. It must be incredibly stressful, and I know from personal experience that the addiction doesn't let up during these times. That being said, I wanted to offer my observations on the situation. You can be pretty sure:

1) Your doctor is aware that you've committed prescription fraud
2) Your pharmacy likely caught the forgery and contacted your doctor

It is harder to be sure of the following:

1) Whether your pharmacy knows you committed fraud. They may have called or faxed your doctor, who may or may not have confirmed fraud
2) Whether your doctor knows the extent of your fraud yet
3) If law enforcement has been involved yet

If it were me, I would assume that my doctor, if not aware already, will easily be able to learn about the extent of the fraud (the past forgeries). I would be hoping beyond hope that he has not gotten back to the pharmacy yet, as they have strict laws governing when they must contact law enforcement. I would do the legwork in advance to find a criminal attorney who specializes in this sort of thing. I wouldn't actually hire him/her yet, but I'd have him/her on speed dial. And I would follow the advice you've already been given: Come clean to the doctor, 100% clean, and throw yourself on his/her mercy. Part of that reality is that this means it's time to get clean - and I would demonstrate that I was absolutely committed to this when I talked to the doctor. You've committed a victimless crime (other than yourself), and if your doctor understands addiction, they may see helping you as a bigger priority than punishing you. But if I were them, I'd want to see someone who was utterly honest, and utterly committed to getting help.

I wish you the best, and please let us know how it works out.
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Exactly, I agree completely. My sister could have potentially did some time if she was not in treatment and had an unsympathetic judge... I just hope she will get help for the Methadone she used to get off the Norcos...
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)
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I'm a newbie here so excuse me for chiming in late. I read some posts pertaining to your fiancé and I will have to disagree with some people. You are right to be doing what you are doing. Some things are better left unsaid-especially if she is as headstrong as you previously mentioned.

It sounds like you are ready to be clean and sober. This mishap was lesson enough- add in all the ******** you are about to go through coming off drugs- you do not need to further complicate your life.
I think a lot of people here know about opiates and withdrawal- and the depression that accompanies it. Couple that with whatever may happen with her could devastate him. Not to mention everything else. I just hope your careful.

Might I suggest trying to be open about NA? She might be suspicious about why your arriving home late. She knows your history- I don't know- just trying to be helpful. Maybe she could also attend Alanon or whatever that program  is to get a better understanding of addiction.

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Great info belle!  That's why I was saying get clean now.Don't try to ride out the rest of your remaining script with hopes of tapering or getting clean later when  they are gone.Now is the best time and a state run outpatient facility is next to nothing in cost.  Be clean if and when you are contacted and there will be a night and day difference on how this goes.  
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Great advice, it's nice to be able to read about a similar situation, what all happened, and the outcome.  Sounds like your sister is a lucky gal to have you!  Hope she is doing well.
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Hello...I am praying for you. My sister was in your EXACT situation, well she was " doctor " shopping. I knew she took pills, but had NO idea it was that bad. The DEA showed up at her door. She did not answer, she called me as I am an attorney. I told her to open the door. They did not arrest her, but set a date in two days for her to be interviewed. Needless to say, I came with and and would interrupt and tell her not to answer certain questions. One was very nice, the other an a hole, which is why I told her that. She had already started an outpatient treatment, so they were pretty lenient with her. She did have to face a judge, but being in treatment saved her a**! I had to keep a stone face as they brought out a huge packet of records of forgeries and doctor shopping. I was floored! I showed no reaction. She was so scared as she is a single mom. Since she was already in treatment before she got caught she ended up with probation. I would stress to you to please get in an outpatient treatment ASAP, because as an attorney I know judges take that into consideration if it EVER goes that far. She was never even flagged! Now she is abusing methadone and Ativan which is a lethal combo. I am so scared for her. I will be praying for you and rooting for you. Get a taper schedule ASAP....Namaste
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