Worried for my kids

[hopinforhappy]

I had mentioned earlier that my doc had said that he wouldn't treat me and that I would be lucky to find anyone that will.  I am an addict that doctor shopped.  He pulled my charts and said that I could go to jail for this and possibly loose my kids.  I live in Utah and I have no idea what the laws are but don't want to call around and point them to me.  I am a little freaked out and just wish I could be completey done with Hydo's (I took my last at 10:am) not feeling too bad but I have done this before and know it is the easy time.  (I was taking about 10 /5's a day)  I guess all I am looking for is suggestions on where to go from here.  Any help would be appriciated.

[Holliee]

I would say that you have been flagged and that it's a warning to stop now before it's to late and something bad happens. I have to agree w/10356 about the methadone your are on so little to get into something like methadone and I am on methadone and have been for sometime now but I was a very heavy user.....

[10356]

Please do not go to a methadone clinic.. from what you say it does not sound like he is going to turn you in.. but I'm sure your file has been flagged for being an addict.. definitely use this wake up call to your advantage.. the best way to prove that you have taken this seriously is to get clean then to stay that way.. check into some aftercare like NA or AA meetings.. the extra support goes a long way in helping to remember and work on the need to use.. I wish you well on your recovery and I will be sending you good thoughts and added strength to see your journey through.. be kind to yourself.. lesa

[hopinforhappy]

This is what is hard to own up to.  I was doctor shopping getting pills regularly.  (few times a week)  from dental clinics mostly.  He didn't say he was going to turn me in.  he gave me info for a methadone clinic.  I don't want to do that but I wonder if I could more fully prove I am done than by going to that.  I really really don't want to do methadone but if it will keep my kids with me,,,,,I will go anytime!

[spacecadette]

how did u get caught?how many different doctors were u seeing? there are laws as to how doctor shopping applies to each individual circumstance.  Just curious as to what urs was.  And yes, take it as a sign that it's time to move on.  Did the doc say that he was going to report you? how often were u seeing these doctors and how many pills were they prescribing for you? What  were u telling them u needed the pills for?

[hopinforhappy]

I think I agree wholehardily. Thanks I needed to hear that

[dominosarah]

This should be a time when you say I AM DONE with the hydros.......Dont wait till it is too late.  Come out fighting for you and your babies now.  Its not to late.  I dont know the laws of this but YOU can do this.  What better time to clean up for good.  We are here for you.........sara