percoset and/or alcohol

[Julie]

I have just discovered the fact that my 17 yr old teen recently tried percoset.  I know it is his intention to take the drug again and in conjunction w/ alcohol.  He is not aware that I know.  How long does the drug stay in one's system?  Can we, as parents, buy a drug test to randomly give him?  How dangerous is this drug?  How can we tell if he is under the influence?

[To sick and scared from Neena]

Well, sorry it took so long to get back.  Today was hectic.  Had to get dog xrayed and do some last minute Christmas stuff and the xray results were not good.  Since I put my 12 year old German Shepherd down in June, basically when my life began to fall apart, in the interim I bought another Shepherd.  She has been nothing but a pain, especially during my detox.  I sent her to be trained and come to find out, she has a congenital tendon disease which may leave her lame OR NOT.  That's the thing.  No one can tell me what will happen.  Well, she is home and it makes me feel better just having her in the yard.  It hurts though, to watch another dog suffer.  When I lost Aspen, was when I went down hill in the pills, out of control.  As you might have read, I detoxed totally.  Since then I've taken pills in small amounts and have controlled them totally.  When I feel stress, like today, I take them and that scares me to death.  My investment in my animals is HUGE, both financially and EMOTIONALLY.  Actually I only have about ten pills left, so I really can't get into trouble.  I am pissed at myself for even taking one of them, but my depression and "baggage" and I've got lot's of it, really brings me down.  As we know, the pill can help pull us out of the dulldrums for awhile, while relieving menstrual cramps.  I AM TERRIFIED OF SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL AGAIN. I miss my Aspen horribly and now my present dog is growing on me.  She ws to be a show dog, with both parents, Champions, now she is or may be crippled.  I am sad and mad at the same time.  I saved her life.  The breeder would have for sure put her down because of the disability, so that makes me care for her even more.  I'm a sucker for any animal.  I am a vegitarian too.  On a good note, I have gained 12lbs since my detox, so I'm back to my normal weight, even more so and am taking Centrum and lots of B12.  Hope to hear from you soon, Neena

[From Aunt Lindy to Mariah]

Okay you tell me you are going to check on the babe and the soup.  And then you leave me with "lots to tell you" and that your "backsliding"! and here I am worried about you waiting for you to let me know what is going on!  Write back soon I would like to help!
XO Marcie!

[To sick and scared from Neena]

Hey Lady!  Nice to hear from you.  I need to run and check on baby and some soup on the stove.  Be back soon.  Lot's to tell you.  I am kindof backsliding.  Help.  Talk soon. Neena

[From Aunt Lindy to Mariah]

Geesh it seem like alot is going on here in this thread.  I think I know you better now than ever! You and John B. are true buddies.  It is so nice to know that people are out there like you.  It is so great to have this inner circle of friends.  Dont you think so!
Take Care Neena,
Marcie!

[To sick and scared from Neena]

Bet I missed you.  Safe trip again.  We'll start our new lives when you get back.  Neena

[From John B. to all]

We are going with my motherinlaw who cant fly so I am for the first time in my life going to drive. I hate even thinking about it. We will go to SC first then after a few days to FT Lauderdale and catch a flight from there to Freeport Bahamas. I know what you mean some times are harder than others. I love the time I am clean things do look better. Why is it we keep going back. Is it just an excape? Excape from what? who knows. I am sure I will have fun I love to scuba dive and I plan on doing that the hole time. So I will talk to you later. I will check this site one more time befor I go to bed. So feel free to Write.

Take care Neena: John B.