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lizw · 02-14-2009, 07:45 PM

I sort of understand what your asking. I've been sober since 1998 and began taking medication for MS symptoms 2 years ago when I was diagnosed. I also have recovery friends who, back in the old days, abused the medication I take. Lol. Obviously I take it for different reasons than what they were. Talking to your doctor sounds like a very sane and sensible thing to do.

For myself, I don't think it is 'the medication' that will cause an addiction for people like us who already live a recovery program but more about our behavior with it. I.e. playing doctor ourselves and increasing the dose because we like the effect. If I was doing this or even considering doing it I would take it as a sign I was in serious trouble.

Hope that helps and welcome to SR.

02-14-2009, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,561	I sort of understand what your asking. I've been sober since 1998 and began taking medication for MS symptoms 2 years ago when I was diagnosed. I also have recovery friends who, back in the old days, abused the medication I take. Lol. Obviously I take it for different reasons than what they were. Talking to your doctor sounds like a very sane and sensible thing to do. For myself, I don't think it is 'the medication' that will cause an addiction for people like us who already live a recovery program but more about our behavior with it. I.e. playing doctor ourselves and increasing the dose because we like the effect. If I was doing this or even considering doing it I would take it as a sign I was in serious trouble. Hope that helps and welcome to SR. __________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.