Prescriptions, Addiction&Recovery? -
01-12-2009, 10:24 AM
Does it make sense that a Dr. would prescribe Xanax to a patient who he knows has a drug addiction problem?Also, my friend lives in a house for recovering addicts (supportive living). Is it right for the house to allow this drug too?Please read questions carefully. I don't understand why he would be allowed drugs at all.
Hmm...Nope, doesn't make sense to me. I'm surprised the doc prescribed a controlled substance such as Xanax. The doc could get him/herself in trouble with the DEA or something. About the house for recovering addicts: It doesn't sound right to allow Xanax; it defeats the purpose of helping an addict recover.
Drugs can be used therapeutically by addicts. They just need monitoring.If the doctor prescribed Xanax, it is most likely to suppress anxiety that would urge your friend to use illegal drugs again.
Good questions. Doctors are expected to prescribe something when someone comes in to complain about a problem. If you read the PDR it clearly states that Xanex should only be used for a brief period not to be used longer than 6 weeks. I have never met anyone that only took Xanex for anything close to that-usually closer to 2-3 years.But unless your friend told the doctor that he was an addict how would the doctor know? You say he knows but how?As far as a half way house-those houses are only as stable as the people that are living in them. Often times if the household residents realize someone is actively using the get kicked out and loss any money that they have paid.The other thing I was going to say is you would not believe how many doctors know little to nothing about addiction. One of the women I was seeing was a meth addict-so her doctor prescribed Adderall. (speed) go figure that one.
Prescriptions, Addiction&Recovery? -
01-12-2009, 10:24 AM
