Hello everyone. So my twin sister suffers from chronic pain and has been taking vicodin since she was 16, as well as an array of other prescribed drugs for various things like anxiety/depression. She has tried pretty much everything for pain management but the only thing that takes the edge off is vicodin. We have been trying to ween her off of it for almost a year now with ups and downs but no major improvements. We are still trying experimental pain management treatments. We are 21 years old and we just moved in together. I take care of her and I keep her meds because she has a history of abusing them, taking too many each day, then going through withdrawals because she doesn't have enough pills to last her until the next refill. She is physically disabled, unable to drive because she had a seizure recently, and very depressed. Last night I got home and my room was ransacked from her looking for her pills that I have to keep hidden, she found them and took some of them. She has not been her usual very bright and logical self lately and I know its because her addiction has taken over her mind and body. Her emotions and moods are all over the place with major ups and downs. There are a lot of times when she doesn't really make sense, especially when it comes to her trying to negotiate her meds with me. I suppose I'm just looking for any advice at all that anybody feels is relevant. I'm just a young woman and I don't really know what I'm doing when it comes to this situation. I hope I've provided enough information but if not, feel free to ask any questions. This is my first time seeking any help from an outside source regarding my twin's addiction and how to handle it.
What chronic pain does she suffer from that necessitates vicodin ?
How does she expect to treat the pain if she quits the drug?
How does she expect to treat the pain if she quits the drug?
