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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.
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.
Forged about 6-8 in 3 month timeframe. It was at multiple mainstream pharmacy's. not one technician ever said anything about that... Maybe it's not a law anymore? I've filled about 600-800 pills thIs way and at multiple pharmacy's.
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We will be here to support you. This is your recovery and you have to do what you feel is the best. Hopefully in time you will feel comfortable enough to tell her. AND anyone who knows me knows i will bring it up from time to time!! lol
Excellent point, JB! I believe that is still the way it works. Just like the schedule II meds cannot be CALLED in either (and many other scheduled meds following suit), there are those safeguards in place.
That's very true, that the pharmacy will likely have to answer for that. That's a big no no. The DEA may have to interview the OP to verify that indeed HE was the one who forged the script, so they can rule out any funny business with the pharmacy. They would be way more concerned about something shady going on with the pharmacy.
Hollow...how many forged scripts do you think they filled? Was it always the same pharmacy?
That's very true, that the pharmacy will likely have to answer for that. That's a big no no. The DEA may have to interview the OP to verify that indeed HE was the one who forged the script, so they can rule out any funny business with the pharmacy. They would be way more concerned about something shady going on with the pharmacy.
Hollow...how many forged scripts do you think they filled? Was it always the same pharmacy?
Sounds like you are doing the right thing as far as getting clean. I wanted to add something regarding what you said the doc said when he did his report to the DEA....that he wasn't sure how you were getting the drugs. I was a pharmacy technician back when i was in college for 5 years. When I first read your posts a few days ago I thought, "what pharmacy would fill a C2 adderall script with oxycodone written on it?" Unless things have changed, a C2 script is supposed to be written as only 1 drug on the prescription....no other drugs on it at all, which is why your doc gave you 2 scripts, 1 for each med. where I worked, we wouldn't have filled that prescription with 2 meds for controlled substances on it. The pharmacy may have to explain that one to the DEA. Unless things have changed, since I haven't worked as a tech in almost 10 years.
The DEA generally works in a more regulatory capacity with regards to pharmacies than LE. The exception would probably be a massive diversion of opiates. Doesn't mean they can't, but would likely never. The script forgery would be handled by the local Sheriff or police.
You would never lose support here....just know that we can be bossy and will always be honest (lol)...never get offended, and know we always mean well. ;0)
It's YOUR life, and YOUR decisions, and while we are giving you the best advice we can from where we're at, there's no judgment involved if you don't follow our advice. We recognize that saying it is a lot easier than doing it...and certainly from what you've explained, I can understand your reservations. I would just hate to see the relationship go south after you get clean, because she may discover you withheld this from her. That would be so unfortunate.
I really appreciate your honesty and striaghtforward posts. It's nice to see that you're reading, and hearing us, but that you're being honest with where you're at..that's not always easy to do when you perceive that people will be disappointed. Don't feel that way.
We're ALL pulling for you! Sounds like you've started making a plan...that's great. As long as you are moving in the right direction, that's progress. I would definitely make calculating the taper a top priority. You've got a good bit to work with, but you don't want to find yourself looking at an empty bottle not knowing what to do next.
Keep us updated! Wishing the best for you!
It's YOUR life, and YOUR decisions, and while we are giving you the best advice we can from where we're at, there's no judgment involved if you don't follow our advice. We recognize that saying it is a lot easier than doing it...and certainly from what you've explained, I can understand your reservations. I would just hate to see the relationship go south after you get clean, because she may discover you withheld this from her. That would be so unfortunate.
I really appreciate your honesty and striaghtforward posts. It's nice to see that you're reading, and hearing us, but that you're being honest with where you're at..that's not always easy to do when you perceive that people will be disappointed. Don't feel that way.
We're ALL pulling for you! Sounds like you've started making a plan...that's great. As long as you are moving in the right direction, that's progress. I would definitely make calculating the taper a top priority. You've got a good bit to work with, but you don't want to find yourself looking at an empty bottle not knowing what to do next.
Keep us updated! Wishing the best for you!
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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.