Posted by mama141 on November 10, 2005, at 9:00:13
Bit of a new discussion, but there is something I am curious about. Just exactly to whom does one reveal past substance abust issues?
I used to think that I had to be compleatly open about everything with medical professionals. Then I had several incidents in which I found the physician treating me like an addict instead of a patient - suspicious of every ache and pain and of any suggestion from me about medication.. Another incident, which I mentioned somewhere on one of these boards, led to a near law suit (me sueing) because of what I overheard two docs saying about me. (that was settled out of court).
I have come to the conclusion that "I have'nt had a drink or a non-prescribed drug for twenty four years. I'm healed - so why should I put myself in the position of being treated like that" Therefore, I no longer say anything.
Any opinions ? What do all of you do?
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