Long Term Effects of Oxycontin Abuse

[GeriP]

I have recently discovered that my 23 year old son is addicted to this drug.  He is in the mental health unit of a prison awaiting trial for crimes commited while under the influence of this drug.
He is being treated for hallucinations, anxiety and panic attacks, and general depression.  I do not know the names of the drugs he is being given but he is slowly returning to normal.
The doctors do not know if these symptoms will be re-occurring, and what the long term effects are going to be.
i am trying to find out what I can do, and can be expected in the future.  What are the chances of beating this????

[Wizard]

I was just checking in on you all over this holiday weekend. Looks like this place has been quiet for a couple of days. I hope you all had a pretty good Thanksgiving and got through the weekend without too much discomfort. I have had you all on my mind and in my prayers. Take care and let me know if I can be of any assistance. Always your friend and always checking.
Power & Magick 2 U All,
Wiz

[GingerLee]

ooops, it looks like I was writing to myself. Sorry everyone

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

I agree with WW.  This constant bickering serves no purpose and should not be posted here for all to see.  Maybe some people get a real kick out of all this BS but I don't!  J.B.

[cindi]

i asked in an above post...why can't we let this all die and get on with this...after hearing Cindy's reason for all the post deletions i felt better knowing that it was not doen intentionally....i have talked to cindy and and they are trying their hardest to keep this place at it's best...come on   this is Thanksgiving  can't everyone just please please get along and go back to being friends again.?

[GingerLee]

Witchywoman, I think that you have been really brave and strong  from what I have seen here. Have you ever had your blood-pressure checked? I think that can make your ears ring.I also heard that a pinched nerve in you neck could do it too.
You keep on keepin on and stay grounded and close.

[butterbean]

Hi WW, I am doing OK.  I am not taking the pain meds,but, I have been drinking some because of the pain.  I intend to stop doing that too, I don't even like to drink. I hate it, but, I have so much pain.  The 15 years I went without pain meds, I would drink wine, etc, when the pain was bad, and it doesn't help much, but, some.  I guess I will try later to take the meds as perscribed or even less, but, if I start taking more, I am throwing them away.  I feel better than I have in a long time.  I am going to get through this and be a happy person!  You will be fine WW, the ear thing willclear up soon.  I feel it for you. Remember you have so much to be thankful for during this season, and I will be h ere for you when you need me.
Love Butterbean