I'm the type of person that if I want to talk about something; I will, no matter where. I'm not that type that just keeps hush-hush about some things.
One of my brothers(I have 3) is going thru a divorce and I hate because they have a child. My brother hurt his back and has had back surgery and got addicted to painkillers. For anyone that has been around someone that does drugs, whether legal or illegal drugs; it's not fun.
I, personally, have never like painkillers. Whenever I have surgery, I never even get the prescription filled for them. I'm a very strong person and can deal with the pain, if any.
Not every is that lucky. Some people get addicted to painkillers and it's near impossible to get off them. The doctors don't help either. They just keep prescribing them to the patient knowing how addictive they are. My brother has been to a pyschiatric hospital for drug detox, but I don't think it helped all the much.
I wish there was a place around Chattanooga like Meditox. The Meditox Method allows a patient, while under the supervision and care of medical experts in addiction, to withdraw from substance dependency as they continue to work or study.
Alot of people would probably be more willing to try to kick the habit if they could do it and still work or go on in their life without being in a Rehab Center for a 30-day visit.
I'm praying that all works out for my brother and his family. Please keep him in your prayers.
Posted by tennbrat at October 18, 2006 08:18 PM | TrackBack