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I need any advise on how to ask for help and who I should trust with this without being judged as I am a mother and I have a wonderful job. I am sure people who know me would be shocked and may look at me in a different light.. My husband has no idea :(

I have had two knee scopes and have horrible arthritis and constant knee pain. Vicodin is the only thing that seems to work for the pain. No I am not an addict or junkie, I’m a 38 year old married mother of 3 who has a full time job outside the home who just can’t take being in constant pain anymore. Any suggestions from anyone? I am too young for a knee replacement I’m being told so……..

I have scoliosis, and pinched nerves and it makes my back, and most days my entire body hurt. Its the worst when I first wake up in the morning because my mattress is waaay to hard and springy and I can’t afford a new one. I also get migraine headaches pretty much every day as of late. My doctor said its probably do to pain in my neck that radiates from my back, but I don’t know if thats the case because I’ve always gotten migraine headaches even before I had Scoliosis. Any way so the pill bottle says to take 3 a day, or 1 every 6 to 8 hours. I go out of my way to take one a day in the morning when my pain is worst, then if I feel a headache starting I take an ibuprofen, but if the pain is to bad then I’ll end up taking one in the morning, and one whenever I get a really bad headache, which is maybe once every couple of weeks. In any case my mother just told me that she thinks I’m a drug addict and that I shouldn’t take vicodin because its a narcotic. I said you can’t get addicted taking 1 pill a day, and she said, well all I know is it’s a narcotic, and since you take 1 every day then you must be addicted. That’s her explanation. My doctor says it’s fine, and I’m actually supposed to take more than one, but I’m kind of tired of my mom looking at me like I’m a junkie or something because I take vicodin for pain. I could understand if I just took it just cause, but I actually have a legitimate reason to take them, and the fact that she looks at me like that bothers me. I mean is it possible that I could get addicted on one pill a day. Be honest, be brutal, I don’t mind, I just want to set the record straight so I don’t feel guilty every time I pop a pill in my mouth. It sucks living in a house full of people that make fun of you over something you have no control over. [I mean the pain] I did my physical therapy, and next I’m going to see a chiropractor so he can hopefully take my pain away so I don’t have to take medication for it any more, because my doctor said I’m to old for surgery now.
You all get thumbs up for being so helpful honest and kind. Thank you =) and I will continue to except more answers just in case you were confused by this message lol

She says that it doesn’t help, but she takes it faithfully everday. I believe she is addicted.

I have an injured back. It was injured PRIOR to getting pregnant. As my belly grew and my weight went up I was having even more pain. My OB/GYN put me on Vicodin because nothing else was working. He assured me it was safe. I’ve recently done some research on the internet regarding Vicodin and found there are contradictions regarding whether or not the baby will be born addicted. Has anyone been in my shoes before and how did it work out? I have since stopped taking it everyday and only take it when the pain is REALLY REALLY bad, usually after cleaning the house or doing laundry or driving for long periods of time. My doctor STILL assures me the baby will be fine. I just don’t want my baby to “withdrawl” from ANY narcotic during it’s first few days of life. I wouldn’t be any better than a mother giving birth to a “Crack Baby”. Any advice would be helpful.
I’ve read some of your comments so far and I feel like major jerk for putting my babies health at risk just because of some pain. I feel like such an idot. Pain or no pain that’s it, i’m NOT taking it. Thank you for your answers!

My mom is 47 years old and it seems like whenever the drug is in the house she has to take it. I am not sure if I should bring up rehab or not because I am not exactly sure how long this has been going on. I am so upset, I feel like she is being so selfish. I mean if she overdosed and died she would leave the rest of the family alone. And I don’t understand why she is doing this. She has no reasons to, her life has been nothing but good. Someone please tell me what to do.

i just found out my cuzin stacy is addicted to the drug vicodin.my mom told me that she gets high off those pills. how? and should we consider rehab?

He admits it in the latest issue of Vibe and then goes on to talk about the staggering number of pills he used a day and how it has slowed the making of his newest album down. He says he now has a bigger respect for his Mother.

My mom is a drug addict… or was I think I don’t know. Addicted to prescription drugs.
Well I don’t like her taking pills and she said she was on vicodin 10ml 3 times a day.
Is this a good or bad thing?

She has had a problem with depression in the past. Was taking Prozac and still has some in the house along with several other medications not listed.
Are these drugs usually prescribed to patients all together and for long periods of time?

He admits it in the latest issue of Vibe and then goes on to talk about the staggering number of pills he used a day and how it has slowed the making of his newest album down. He says he now has a bigger respect for his Mother.

She has had a problem with depression in the past. Was taking Prozac and still has some in the house along with several other medications not listed.
Are these drugs usually prescribed to patients all together and for long periods of time?

She has had a problem with depression in the past. Was taking Prozac and still has some in the house along with several other medications not listed.
Are these drugs usually prescribed to patients all together and for long periods of time?

Commonly abused drugs
The drugs listed below are commonly abused, and affect the brain and physiology in different ways.

Check out information provided by The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) which offers a chart of commonly abused drugs and identifies how they affect you and what the long-term health risks are.

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Commonly Abused Drugs

Stimulants : Cocaine ,Ritalin (one of several medications for ADHD)
Methamphetamine : Ecstasy
Opioids : Heroin
Vicodin and Oxycontin (painkillers)
Depressants(Benzodiazepine): Valium and Xanax (tranquilizers)
Cannabinoids : Marijuana and Hashish
Hallucinogens and Psilocybin :LSD and PCP
Magic Mushrooms
Inhalants : Aerosols, Nitrous oxide, Nitrites (poppers)
Drugs for increasing muscle mass : Anabolic steroids

Teenage drug abuse and addiction:

For most of us, it’s a no-brainer to avoid misuse of drugs: we see that the dangers and destructive long-term effects outweigh any momentary pleasure drugs afford and act accordingly. But it’s also easy to understand why people use and abuse drugs that pose risks to health and well-being. It’s a matter of brain chemistry.
Drugs are chemicals that enter the brain and mess with the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information. Some imitate natural neurotransmitters; for example, narcotic pain relievers mimic the effects of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemical. Or they are similar enough to the brain’s natural chemical messengers that they trick brain receptors into activating nerve cells. Stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines cause the neurons to release too much of the neurotransmitters, causing the sensation users describe as the brain “racing.”
And, in one way or another, almost all drugs overstimulate the pleasure center of the brain, flooding it with the neurotransmitter dopamine. That produces euphoria, and that heightened pleasure can be so compelling that the brain wants that feeling back again and again. Unfortunately, with repeated use of a drug, the brain becomes accustomed to the dopamine surges by producing less of it, so the user has to take more of the drug to feel the same pleasure – the phenomenon known as tolerance.
But what causes people to want to tinker with their brain chemistry in the first place? Some are thrill-seekers, some just curious; some try drugs because their friends use, or they want to be perceived as cool. Even more susceptible, though, are the many people who use drugs in order to cope with unpleasant emotions and the difficulties of life. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that about half of all drug abusers also suffer from a mental illness such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
People who are suffering emotionally use drugs not so much for the rush but to escape from their problems. They’re trying to self-medicate themselves out of loneliness, low self-esteem, unhappy relationships, stress, and many other types of problems. Drug use doesn’t solve any of those problems, and it can easily make them worse or create new ones. But even if the user knows that, the short-term escape drugs provide can be so attractive that the dangerous consequences of abuse can seem unimportant.

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Drug abuse and addiction in teenagers
Teenagers are especially vulnerable to drug abuse for several reasons:
In the adolescent brain, the centers for judgment and self-control are still developing, resulting in many teens being less than careful about the decisions they make and more open to risk-taking
Kids think they’re immortal and nothing can kill them
Teens are notorious conformists, so many are going to want to do what the other kids are doing, or do things that they think will make them look cool
Contemporary adolescence is filled with stress and problems, some of which is exaggerated, but unfortunately some of the stress is experienced fully. Even if a teen over-dramatizes or magnifies a problem, the temptation to self-medicate is real
Although it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between normal adolescent behaviors and drug-related activities, it is possible to get a good picture of what’s going on in your child’s life if you take an active interest in their daily lives.

Many parents rely on the three W’s:
Knowing…
WHERE they are at all times
WHAT they are doing
WHO they are with

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Structure is achieved by defining and modeling acceptable behaviors, by limiting unacceptable behaviors, and by making sure your child clearly understands the difference between the two.
Signs and Symptoms of Teenage Drug Use
The following list includes behaviors that may be red flag indicators of teen drug use – particularly if you notice several of these symptoms in your child:
Some Common Warnings of Teen Drug Use :
School performance, declining grades, increased absences, reported truancy
Withdrawal from hobbies, teams, family life
Marked change in behavior ranging from hostility to violence
Changes in energy level, having unusual amounts of energy or increased fatigue
Increased secrecy about possessions or activities
Use of incense, room freshener, or perfume to hide smoke or chemical odors
Wearing new clothes that highlight drug use, or suggest inappropriate conduct, or lack of concern for appearance and grooming
Evidence of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes and rolling papers
Evidence of eye drops used to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils
Missing prescription drugs
Unusual requests for money without reasonable explanations for why they need it, discovering money has been stolen from your home or wallet, or finding objects missing which may have been sold to support a drug habit .

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