My mother is abusing vicodin. What can I do about this?
142536
Call and ask to speak to her Doc. Tell him how you feel, tell him how you mother is acting, tell him she is doubling up on meds, having accidents,ect.  If that does not work try to talk to the school counciler, if your mom is addicted to pain meds she needs help and is NOT able to help herself.  She could have an accident that could kill or injure herself and innocent people.  Good luck.\n\nBlubla
554111
Doctor here. First of all accept my sympathies for the pain you are going through because of your step mother's cancer. Actually breast cancer is considered to be very dangerous ( though all other types are also very dangerous) because of its future involvement with spine and consequently to brain. From your given detail depicts that patient is in in Stage IV and in this stage cancer spreads ( metasteases) to other parts/organs of the body. Your doctor must go for Morphain Sulfate rather than for Tramadol. This medicine contains the active ingredient morphine sulphate, which is a type of medicine called an opioid or narcotic analgesic (painkiller). Opioid painkillers work by mimicking the action of naturally occurring pain-reducing chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins are found in the brain and spinal cord and reduce pain by combining with opioid receptors.  Morphain Sulfate is best known pain-killer for cancer patients and I have used this for few of my patients. Only treatment is to reduce sufferings and try to improve quality of life of your step mother. Disappointment is a curse so keep miles away.
903851
I'm not a doctor or pharmacist but I work in a pharmacy. I know that an excess of vicodin can cause liver damage. But if you only take 2 a day of the regular strength vicodin it should be OK. Talk to your doctor or call a pharmacist (they are very helpful and are everywhere) and ask them about your usage.
549569
Do whatever it takes to make it happen.  Recently, 3 of my cousins were murdered by a friend of theirs that was off of his meds.  Also, you be careful around her...If she gets violent, call the police and tell them she is off of her medication.  They will make her take it or go to jail.
861469
If your doctor won't give you more by prescription you need to rethink your need for it.  It is addictive and people routinely abuse it.  Are you doing that?  Getting vicodin by any means other than legit prescription is illegal and dangerous.\n\nThere are many other, effective, non narcotic medications for pain that you should consider instead.  Speak to your doctor about those.  In the mean time use ibuprofen or acetaminophen (according to the directions on the bottle).\n\nGood luck.
437942
Medication will probably not be enough to allow her to be active again, but it won't hurt to try. The pain is most probably from arthritis so get your doctor to give her a prescription pain reliever/anti-inflammatory (any brand Ibuprofen can be used without prescription) After two years of a similar problem with my mom (she is now 83) we decided an operation to give her a titanium replacement was the only way to go. She had some pain and discomfort for a few months, but she is now back to walking and driving again. Good luck and God bless you for taking care of her.
374460
Get  them Impants , Screw those dentures down to the bone\nGet them a feeding tube. \nMove out of your mom's house.
1114826
The problem is that mom is not constant on the training.  Unless she has been abusing him, that would be the only way she would "know" that it is happening.
522437
There's no easy answer for this one, unfortunately.  Since you are an adult, it may be in your best interest to remove yourself from the situation, i.e. move out.  \n\nAs for your parent, most drug abusers need to hit bottom before they're willing to get help; telling them what they're doing is wrong usually doesn't help.  You could try an intervention, but I would definitely get a professional involved.  Is there a pastor or a doctor that knows both of you?
914005
Who gave her the Narcan? You skip that part completely, just going from calling 911 to talking to the doctor about her possibly withdrawing. Did the medics give her Narcan? The doctor upon his initial evaluation? You said yourself that your mother was on a couple of heavy narcotics, and respiratory distress/depression is a sign of possibly overdosing. In that case, Narcan was absolutely warranted. Perhaps at first glance, that's what they thought your mother had done. Sounds to me like they were trying what they could to save her life, given the information they had.\n\nNo, I don't think you should seek legal action.
879705
That will happen if your body isn't use to Vicodin. Maybe you doctor have you a high dosage. Ask for a lower dosage like 500mg. I'm sure he/she gave 750mg. Just take it easy and don't drive. Only take it if you really need to. Call the doctor to see what they say.
1068033
hi, i am so sorry that you are hurt, but i understand.  hurting your mom is the worst feeling in the world.  the worst.  but the best medicine is free.  don't do any of that writing notes crap, that is really chicken shit.  you hurt her, and you are old enough to own up to your mistakes.  you just march yourself up to her and say mama, i can never tell you how sorry i am, i love you, i need you, and i'm not too proud to say it.  then tell her that you know that your time is coming.  you'll have a mini me someday, and it will come back around.  it's called the circle of life.  lol.  the easiest answers are always the toughest.  god bless
702577
man o man i agree with you. I mean im almost 15 and i agree that your mom shouldn't get in trouble. I have an abusive brother and they told my mom and dad that they were only aloud to restrain him, but it sounds like its only your mom doing it and its even hard for just my dad to restrain my bro so i couldnt really see how your mom could do that to your sis. and people who dress gothic and crap just look like fricken retards. they need to get over themselves and get a fricken life! they wonder why nobody likes them and its b./c of all that nasty crap they put on themselves. i know its a way to express yourself but come on find a different way to do it!!!!! also there has been many time that my bro has tried to kill my mom and i think yall should try getting her tested for ADHD and also maybe get her a councilor
28658
HI Grannywinkie!\n\nDid your mother tell you that? I hope not. If so, it's definitely emotional and verbal child abuse. Absolutely.\n\nTake care!
336593
She is a sicko! My ex husband was like that. He had this terrible obsession with money and he was always hoping that I would get into a car accident so that he could collect the insurance money, he even threatened to poison me. He married me for a second income. \n\nOkay, so this guy beats your brother and you are aware of it. You need to contact 1-800-4achild 1-800-424-4553. It is totally anonymous. Tell them everything that you have reported here. They will then take action. You can also find out the number to the police department in that area. You need to get your little brother out of that situation before something happens to him as well. With the way your mother is and the way your stepfather is, CPS will yank him away. I am not trying to scare you, but you have to do what is best for your little brother right now. It sounds to me like he is in some serious danger.  Maybe there are some relatives that he can be turned over to. You need to get him out of that situation. I know that you want to see him and everything and there may be a way, but you need to help him FIRST.\n\nPlease let me know if you need anything or if you just need someone to talk to.
384040
One thing is because your mother allows this man to treat her this way. Really there isn't a thing you can do except love your mom. She needs you more now than before. She will come to terms that he is doing something that is harmful to her and hopefully before it is to late...N
131080
If you think you've overdosed on Vicodin you need to go to an emergency room ASAP. It can be fatal. There's not much you can do at home besides try to throw up the pills but they're probably already in your bloodstream so you'd have to go to the emergency room.\n\nSome symptoms of a vicodin overdose are:\nBlood disorders, bluish tinge to skin, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness progressing to a state of unresponsiveness or coma, general feeling of bodily discomfort, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat, troubled or slowed breathing, vomiting