Posted by judy1 on December 15, 2002, at 13:20:46
disorders- since we don't have a specific site- I just want to lay out what I'm doing and ask if I have a massive denial problem here. I originally went on morphine for pain and depression, it was very effective, but a year later I'm still on it. I also take the long acting form (ms contin) and break it up in smaller pieces, basically saying I'm getting a lower dose but realizing I'm getting a bigger 'hit'. Since I do have a severe disc problem, it is not difficult for me to get this drug. Along with that I take benzos- klonopin and xanax, again for legitimate reasons (panic disorder) and I have no difficulty getting those scripts either. My question is: if I am not increasing my dose daily but take varying doses according to my mental state- do I have a substance abuse problem? This question comes on the heels of a study that said 70%? of people with bipolar disorder have a comorbid substance abuse problem. I no longer do anything illegal to obtain any prescriptions, but maybe by even asking this I'm saying I have a problem. I would appreciate your honest replies. Take care, Judy
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