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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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In Illinois, the PMS ties into a national data base AND your personal health information. So ANY doctor, pharmacist, ER, Urgent Care, and health care facility can access this information. There's a 7 day turnaround for info to be processed so sooner or later some flags are going to go up. When they do (not if) you'll be contacted by LE.
Often times, a doctor and/or pharmacist will just report directly to the police and not ever confront you. This is for their safety. The penalties for what you did are severe so you best get yourself to a rehab ASAP. It will go a long way toward your cause when you stand in front of the judge. Good luck-
Often times, a doctor and/or pharmacist will just report directly to the police and not ever confront you. This is for their safety. The penalties for what you did are severe so you best get yourself to a rehab ASAP. It will go a long way toward your cause when you stand in front of the judge. Good luck-
I have had personal experience with this, so listen to me very carefully.....you WILL BE having a police detective knocking on your door in a few days. You WILL be arrested. And you will most definitely NOT get away with doing this. And the trouble you will be in will blow you away.
I've been there, and have done what you did. I hope the pills were worth it. Learn from me cuz ya better be prepared for the storm that is definitely coming....and there is nothing you can do now to stop the consequences.
And believe me, the consequences that you will be facing are going to HURT in many ways....
I've been there, and have done what you did. I hope the pills were worth it. Learn from me cuz ya better be prepared for the storm that is definitely coming....and there is nothing you can do now to stop the consequences.
And believe me, the consequences that you will be facing are going to HURT in many ways....
You won't win this one. I had a friend steal a prescription pad from his doctor in order to get more pills, he was caught at the pharmacy and arrested. Luckily he wasn't a prior offender and he was court ordered to go to an out-patient rehab which in the long run was the best thing that happened to him.
Seriously, I don't know if you're serious. I think you need help fellow. I don't mean to judge, you worry me though. Other than the sadness of your thread, I have to wonder what it is you're asking. I hope you find what it is you're looking for and I hope that is sobriety. I would think on Weaver's advice, seriously! Best of Luck to you and keep posting, there is help here for you..........ike
I should have added that if the pharmacy catches on, they, by law, HAVE to report it to law enforcement. To answer your question more directly, I don't think the doctor would call you...I think he/she would let the police handle it. Weaver gave you good advice; stuff like this is addict behavior, so I hope you'll consider treatment. There are many posts here from people who have done basically the same thing you have done...search "forged prescriptions" and many will pop up. I hope reading them will, at the least, convince you to never do this again.
I know here in Oregon you have to actually have a physical copy turned in each time for oxycodone. It has to be called and verified with the doctor each time. I have seen people go to jail for this. I would not puck up the other scripts and get help fast. Also I would come clean to your doctor ASAP.
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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.