Question by doinitright6: Are narcotics ok for an ex-addict?
I’m a Christian, recently graduated from Teen Challenge, clean from drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and more for over a year now. I have a HERNIA surgery coming up on Tuesday. After the surgery, I know the doctor will prescribe pain medication. Some say it is dangerous to use that. I believe that the Lord has delivered me from addiction. I don’t believe in the world view of addiction being a disease and all, like in AA or NA. Not anymore anyway. But that I am a new creation, I love the Lord, and do not desire those things. I desire to serve God and be obedient to His Word. So, should I refuse pain medication and ruff it or what?
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Answer by Araymage
If you take them as prescribed ONLY you should be fine.
What do you think? Answer below!
try some ibuprofen or aleve over-the-counter. if that is not enough for the pain, go ahead and get a narcotic prescribed by your physician. there is no harm in addiction from a single prescription. it is not disobedient to God to take a pain reliever.
What drugs were you addicted to?
Why don’t you let your physician know that you were once addicted to drugs, so certain meds can be avoided?
let be real here, nearly every time you go to the hospital or your doctor (G.P) they advise you take some form of drug.
most derive from plants
First I am happy to hear you are sober and clean.I used to work in a pharmacy and some narcotics are very addicting as I would see it in customers.They’re are some that are mild narcotics you should request these type of medications.My sister had this type of operation and they had prescribed her Lortab but she said she didn’t need the medication.Hopefully your recovery after surgery will go good as hers.Good Luck with your operation!
whats up man…i too am an ex addict….and i dont have the common view on addiction….and im doing fine….but then that makes me wonder….was i really an addict to begin with…or just a young adult who dabbled a little too much…anyways….if you were taking pills before…i would be very very careful with the pain meds…give them to a parent to hold…..you may think you can control the use….but i tried this once or twice and it always got out of hand…..(pills were my drug of choice) so now i choose to stay far away from them and im fine with that…if they were not what you were doing before….theres a better chance of you not struggling so much with this….however..the possibility of things turning sour is always there sooo…….NEVER forget where you came from…..and ALWAYS stay on top of your game…always be very aware and conscientious of what you are getting your self into….NEVER let your guard down in this aspect…..peace brother man and good luck.
You can take your medication for a brief time postoperatively, just don’t get refills unless your surgeon sees a real need for it. Just talk to your doc. If you’re to another, evidence treatment program then they could be available as a resource and support connection during your postop recovery period.
Keep asking God to be there, pray, and give this to God.
Good luck
Congratulations on you wise decision and your success at being clean.
Yes and No. Yes if you are truly committed to remaining clean. No if you are not.
Being once addicted to drugs (pharmaceutical or otherwise) can have a long lasting effect on your body’s physiological response to any medication…………..So………………..
First tell you Dr. what you were using, how much you were using and for how long;
that way he/she can decide what medication, if any, would be most appropriate and at what dosage, the medication, will provide the greatest, safe therapeutic effect.
Pain slows healing, do not attempt to “ruff it”.
Allow your Dr., with your informational input, to take the lead.
Under the care of a qualified competent physician you should be fine.
You should definitely talk with your surgeon and advise him of your addiction. He should be able to work out a pain relief plan with you.