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Posted by Fenny3 on October 30, 2002, at 11:57:33
I have a sibling who is on methadone as treatment for opiate addiction. I am positive this is the result of years of self medicating. "Bea" has had problems with opiates, cocaine, benzos, and alcohol. From what I've been reading, it's not a good idea to combine benzos with the high doses of methadone an addict takes. I've also recently discovered Bea has been doing just that. My question is about her urine tests. What do they screen for? Would her pdoc or counselor know she's been abusing other drugs?
Thanks,
Fenny
Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on October 31, 2002, at 14:33:40
In reply to Methadone and other drugs., posted by Fenny3 on October 30, 2002, at 11:57:33
It is very likely that benzodiazepines are among the drugs that they are screening for.Screening though has not been proven to achieve very much although it costs plenty to do it.Small doses of diazepam are prescribed by some doctors for some people on methadone while others oppose the idea very much.It is very hard to get off methadone but taking some omega-3 fish oil helps some people to reduce the dose.The big risk with methadone appears to be drinking alcohol with it-this can be a fatal combination as both opiates and alcohol depress the respiratory system.
Posted by Festus on October 31, 2002, at 22:21:50
In reply to Re: Methadone and other drugs., posted by Ed O`Flaherty on October 31, 2002, at 14:33:40
Depending on circumstances,they are most likely looking for illegal stuff,pot,Crack or Methamphetamine,LSD,any of that type of drug.Dr.,s have started doing checks to see if patients are takin their meds right and not takin too many or anything thats not Rx,ed to them.DEA heat breathin down their necks.Festus
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