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addiction to pain killers

Jay
What are the long term affect's of abusing pain killers, i.e. kidney damage, liver damage, etc.? Not only is the loved one I am writing about take more than the prescribed dosage, she also mixes alcohol with them. She will get to the point that she looks and act's drunk. She can barely function. Can you give me some advice on how to show that we are concerned about her and where we can go for help?
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can i tell a doctor im addicted to hydrocoden and not get in trouble with the cops?
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I just recently got into an argument and my relationship has discontinued due to an argument about oxcycontin. My "ex" has became an addict and continues to go out of his way to find & purchase them. Hes currently employed but resides with a grandmother. The only purchases I've ever witnessed him doing with his paycheck were 30's and stronger and gasoline to go get them. He borrows money from his friends and family and purchases pills with those favors. He owes many close friends money and continues running out of his finances to get a buzz.
His addiction is a HUGE concern with me. I've known this individual for 4 years or so and I've seen sooo many negative changes in him. Being a little bit younger than me..I've always felt the need to "look after him". I've grown to love him over the years and more than I ever have for anyone else.
When mentioning his addiction is a concern/worry to me...he gets easily upset and defensive. He's even asked me to get him pills to help him through his withdrawals. I almost feel like I need to..to keep him unsick and happy. I grew tired of it and we shared one last heartless argument about it. His stepfather recently passed away and its only going to become worse and continue down hill. Even though we may not be together and he "hates" me..I don't want to give up on the person I once knew. Please...someone give me the best advice to go about this situation. Without him slashing me with hurtful words or disregarding his addiction.
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ive been taking many pain killers a day, and hooting them . its been about three weeks that i cant go a day without it . mostly percocet . i just want to know if anyone knows if this is affecting my menstrual cylce. i havent had a real period in months . should i be worried ? or talk to someone about it ? i just dont know how to tell a doctor im addicted to pain killers  .
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no she has not. no one can get her to go
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This is a really old post. You will get a lot more feedback if you post this under your own question. I am sorry to hear about your friend, most of us were in denial during active use and you can talk all you want, but most times we won't quit until we are ready. You could always try an intervention for her. Has she ever got treatment for drug addiction?
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MY BEST FRIEND OF 25 YEARS HAS BEEN TAKEN PAIN PILLS FOR 3 YEARS NOW. I DONT KNOW HOW MANY SHE TAKES. THE DOCTOR GIVES HER 160 A MONTH BUT BY THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH SHE IS OUT. THE PAIN PILLS ARE RUNNING HER. SHE IS NOT THE SAME GIRL I ONCE KNEW. WHEN THE PILLS WASN'T DOING IT FOR HER ANYMORE SHE WENT TO OTHER DRUGS. THAT GOT HER KIDS TAKEN AWAY FROM HER AND SHE ALSO GOT HEP C. I KNOW HEP C WILL CAUSE LIVER PROBLEMS FOR HER. SHE IS NOT GETTING ANY TREATMENT FOR THE HEP C. IM SO AFRAID FOR HER. SHE IS OFF THE HARD DRUGS NOW BUT STILL TAKES THE PILLS. SHE DON'T FEEL SHE NEEDS HELP WITH HER PILL PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED AND TALKED TO HER UNTIL I'M BLUE IN THE FACE. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. I LOVE HER AND WANT HER TO BE IN THE LIFE FOR MANY MORE YEARS TO COME. THE PATH SHE IS ON THOUGH IS NOT GOOD. PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE HER....
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