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Made copies of prescriptions. Should I avoid seeing Dr.?

OK so here is the deal. This specific doctor that I am seeing prescribed me two controlled subtances, oxycodone and Xanax, but his prescription papers are not the security paper that most doctor offices have, they were on regular computer paper. When I left there I figured why not stop at a store that has a professional laser printer/copy machine. So I did. I made four copies of each prescription and turned each two to four different pharmacies (only had my insurance pay for one of them so the other pharmacy doesn't tell me it's too early.)So they ended up going through but I just had to pay cash for the other ones. Each prescription had 3 refills and today I just went to all four pharmacies after insurance covered the one. So the others I paid in cash. I am kind of worried that if the doctor checks his Prescription Monitoring Program he will notice that I picked up 4 of each of his medications that he prescribed me? I am worried I can get in trouble if he ants to confront me about it. I know I'm dumb for doing it but it has worked for the past couple of doctors. Should I avoid the Dr or do you think he would call and let me know something is up if he noticed anything? Thanks so much!
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You may think you are in the clear and safe from any legal consequences since a bit of time has passed.

NO, you aren't safe. You didn't "get away with it", and you ARE going to be accountable for your actions.

I say this from direct experience. It may take the detectives some time to get your case put together. But when they are ready, you are going to be contacted in person, and you won't be returning home that same day.

If I sound harsh, then that's because you need to understand the reality of what will eventually happen to you.

At some point, you're going to pay for your actions.

And this will always follow you around to EVERY doctor you see, every hospital you visit etc.

You will have a permanent red flag on your medical records that cannot be removed. Also, you will NEVER be prescribed anything stronger than an NSAID. Ever. That is, if you're lucky enough to have a doctor even willing to see you.

Your life will severely affected. Be prepared, cuz this is going to be very difficult.

The fact that you have a criminal history is going to have a major impact on your sentencing. The judge will be harsh and will not give you any leniency whatsoever.

Get a good lawyer because you're going to need it.

If I sound cold, it's for your own good. You need a wake-up call. And this one is going to suck for a very long time.
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It was pretty easy to make copies when the doctor prints his prescriptions on regular computer paper and since I went to a place with a professional copy machine. One thing I was worried about when I was turning them in was if one of the pharmacies saw that I just turned in the same prescriptions a couple of minutes ago, but then a buddy of mine who is a pharmacist told me that it won't show up in the prescription monitoring prgram until a week or so after the pharmacy dispenses it and I just recently picked up refill #1 for the xanax from all 4 pharmacies without any issues, if they had known about me doing this, wouldn't something have happened between the first week when I dropped off the copied prescriptions up until I got the next refill? Its been about a month now since I originally turned in all the prescriptions.
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I do want to get clean but I am currently more worried about what I did since its been a month and no "cop has knocked on my door" yet
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How much are you taking a day?
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Now one of my fears is seeing this doctor again, I don't want to end up seeing him and have him call the police on me while there or something like that. Might end up changing primary care doctors once again
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2-4mg Xanax daily and around 90-120mg oxy daily
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yo,
I saw your post, and sent a message.  I really cannot say if legal troubles await you; but I really hope you can listen to the real concerns.  You mentioned the doses - how long have you been on them?  People are truly trying to let you know the real concern is your life.  This scare could be the wake up call you need.  Many people get worried about getting caught when it is your health that is really the concern.
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