Drug Methadone

Question by tgfann: Methadone use question ?
My sister has been acting very strange for about 2 years now, since she got together with her current boyfriend (who the WHOLE family HATES). She’s tired all the time, falls asleep talking to you even standing up! I know they boyfriend used to do heroin because we found old newspaper articles about him being arrested for possession … at least 3 times that we know of. The most recent was May 2006. And he went to jail for 8 months for that one.

Today, my sister’s son asked me what methadone is. He said mom and (her boyfriend) take it. Long story short … She’s not (and never has been) in any kind of drug program. He’s not either, as far as we know. So where do they get it from? Is this something you can buy “on the street”?

Also, if he is in a drug program, that we don’t know about, how does he get it to her?

My sister-in-law is a nurse who used to work with addicts and she says if he’s in a program they make you take it right there, in front of them … it’s not like they give it you and you can take it home.

I can’t confront her about this until I know more about it so any help would be great.

Thanks!
By the way, my sister is 35 and does not have any kind of chronic pain.

Best answer:

Answer by Larry T
Methadone is synthetic morphine and is often given in tablet form for long term pain relief. This being the case it is possible for it to make its way to the street. It is possible someone with prescription is providing it to them. Her behavior as you have described is indicative of someone on methadone or heroin. “Nodding out” is the term most often used. She is probably a user just like him.

Answer by Taunya and Justin
Methadone clinics are very popular for narcotic abusers eeking help. He may be in the program and is advanced enough for what they call “take home doses.” They do not trust the patients right off the bat, but after a while they do allow them sometimes up to a week of take home. Your sister shouldn’t be taking methadone if she has never had a problem herself with narcotic addiction of any kind. (pills, heroine, etc.) Sounds like this guy is not too good for her. If the methadone clinic he is in is what he needs, then God Bless him for trying. But he should not involve your sister or her child. He needs to clean himself up if he wants to really be with her. She is your sister-just ask. You love her, right? So, demand she tell you what is going on! Don’t let this go too far. I have a cousin and brother who have been down this road. If your sister is a smart girl-she won’t do it! Blessings to you, please feel free to message me or contact me for any help you need and I will pray for you and your family! Anyone can enroll in these programs if they have the money, insurance doesn’t cover it unless you are pregnant.

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