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Old 08-27-2019, 08:36 AM
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CupofJoe
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Originally Posted by ShiftHappens View Post
To me drugging is seeking out a medication not prescribed by a doctor for the pleasure of it.
Sorry you're suffering. I hope you can get some help.

Drugging is also taking prescribed medication not as indicated by the doctor, not only for pleasure.

To give an analogy--I didn't always drink for pleasure. By the end, I was drinking to attempt to alleviate anxiety, depression, to stave off withdrawal. I was obviously abusing alcohol.

Prescribed medication can be abused the same way. If you have any concerns that your medication isn't working as prescribed, then discuss it with your doctor.

I don't mean this as an attack, but as a friendly reminder. I've known people who thought that just because a medicine was prescribed, that that meant that it couldn't be abused.

I'm only mentioning it because I care.

Please take care of yourself. Lots of deep breaths.
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