Hi,
My wife has been keeping a secret for years. I didn't know what it was until I look back on her past behavior (nodding out, forgetful, unexplained lateness, etc). For the last few years, I know she's been taking rx drugs from multiple doctors. She had a MVA in the remote past, but I never hear her complain of pain.
In November: carisoprodol refill x4 (x1 with one Dr. & x3 with another)
alprazolam refill x5 (x1 with one Dr., x3 with another, x1 with another)
tramadol refill x1
suboxone was also found from time to time
I don't do drugs, but to me this seems out of the bounds of proper care and more into the realm of addiction. Can someone please shed some light? She never truly 'fesses up' and it has me very confused.
Signed,
Sad, Confused & Looking For Truth
It could go either way. I think the alaspral is a benzo, and the one begining with c ( I don't have your post in front of me) I'm pretty sure is not a drug of abuse. (look up both of these & you''ll see what they are all about.
Suboxone combines bupenorphan and naxoline. It is primarily prescribed for people with opiate addiction. Bupenorphan fills up the opiate receptors in the brain. Naxoline is an anti-narcotic that blocks opiates from getting thru to the receptors.
So when you are using suboxone regularly it helps relieve the craving from opiates & stops the opiates from working. The first week or 2 it gives you a feeling of well being, but after that you don't get any kind of high.
Suboxone stops opiate withdrawals.
It also is prescribed for pain.
It can be used to get high, if you only use it ocassionally.
TRAMADOL IS A synthetic pain killer , analogous to codeine. At first the drug companies marketed it as safe and non addicting. BOTH THINGS ARE A COMPLETE LIE. withdrawals from it are horrid. It seems to effect females in a different way then men. They get a better high I think.
If you look these things up on the net , you will have a much better understanding. If I were to guess, based on the info you provided, I think she's abusing. Once you are confident in your understanding , you probably should have a KIND Talk with her & find out if she is using and what she would like to do about it. BE UNDERSTANDING, WIth empathy & love.
I hope I was somewhat helpful
Harry
Suboxone combines bupenorphan and naxoline. It is primarily prescribed for people with opiate addiction. Bupenorphan fills up the opiate receptors in the brain. Naxoline is an anti-narcotic that blocks opiates from getting thru to the receptors.
So when you are using suboxone regularly it helps relieve the craving from opiates & stops the opiates from working. The first week or 2 it gives you a feeling of well being, but after that you don't get any kind of high.
Suboxone stops opiate withdrawals.
It also is prescribed for pain.
It can be used to get high, if you only use it ocassionally.
TRAMADOL IS A synthetic pain killer , analogous to codeine. At first the drug companies marketed it as safe and non addicting. BOTH THINGS ARE A COMPLETE LIE. withdrawals from it are horrid. It seems to effect females in a different way then men. They get a better high I think.
If you look these things up on the net , you will have a much better understanding. If I were to guess, based on the info you provided, I think she's abusing. Once you are confident in your understanding , you probably should have a KIND Talk with her & find out if she is using and what she would like to do about it. BE UNDERSTANDING, WIth empathy & love.
I hope I was somewhat helpful
Harry
That's a lot of alprazolam (xanax) and the fact that she's getting that and other meds from different doctors is a big red flag. Xanax is an anti anxiety med and highly addictive.
Here's what I read about carisoprodol...
drug abusers may combine carisoprodol with two other medications, the benzodiazepine alprazolam (Xanax) and hydrocodone, to create a cocktail called The Trinity or the The Holy Cocktail.
Because of the potential for abuse, carisoprodol is a so-called FDA scheduled drug and is subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Suboxone is for opiate withdrawal so she must have been on or is still on opiates.
Like Harry said, I would sit her down, tell her how concerned you are about her health and hope she opens up to you.
Here's what I read about carisoprodol...
drug abusers may combine carisoprodol with two other medications, the benzodiazepine alprazolam (Xanax) and hydrocodone, to create a cocktail called The Trinity or the The Holy Cocktail.
Because of the potential for abuse, carisoprodol is a so-called FDA scheduled drug and is subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Suboxone is for opiate withdrawal so she must have been on or is still on opiates.
Like Harry said, I would sit her down, tell her how concerned you are about her health and hope she opens up to you.
