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SistersHelp · 08-03-2008, 05:12 PM

Hi... I'm looking for some opinions from people who understand how to manage pain in the context of opiate addiction.

My sister is currently taking OxyContin for back pain. She is highly addicted. The director at her rehab centre has been urging her to go to a detox centre and get completely off the opiates so she can work the program properly when she gets back.

My sister says no way.

She says she is afraid of the back pain returning. And she says her doctor doesn't recommend coming off the opiates.

This seems fishy to me.

But I am highly distrustful of my sister because she has been dishonest about all this for so long.

So... for those who are in the know... how have you dealt with situations like this? Are there options? Not seeking medical advice... just want to know if other options aside from a life of opiates exists.

08-03-2008, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Opiates addiction and pain management... sorting lies from truths Hi... I'm looking for some opinions from people who understand how to manage pain in the context of opiate addiction. My sister is currently taking OxyContin for back pain. She is highly addicted. The director at her rehab centre has been urging her to go to a detox centre and get completely off the opiates so she can work the program properly when she gets back. My sister says no way. She says she is afraid of the back pain returning. And she says her doctor doesn't recommend coming off the opiates. This seems fishy to me. But I am highly distrustful of my sister because she has been dishonest about all this for so long. So... for those who are in the know... how have you dealt with situations like this? Are there options? Not seeking medical advice... just want to know if other options aside from a life of opiates exists.