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Purplegirl1008 · #1 06-05-2012, 11:09 AM

So before my baby went in, he was majorly hooked on Tramadol. Never heard of it before him, and I didn't know people could be addicted to it. Anyway.
Apparently he's been getting tramadol twice a day for his torn meniscus. He says they crush it up and put it in water so it's not like he can save it for later. He tried to tell me at first that he wasn't going to take it but he admitted right after that he has. They don't know it's his drug of choice apparently.
When he got out we were going to keep him off of it, but now I'm worried that he's gonna go back to it as soon as he gets out since he's been getting it inside.
JOY.

InmateLover67 · #2 06-05-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Purplegirl1008

So before my baby went in, he was majorly hooked on Tramadol. Never heard of it before him, and I didn't know people could be addicted to it. Anyway.
Apparently he's been getting tramadol twice a day for his torn meniscus. He says they crush it up and put it in water so it's not like he can save it for later. He tried to tell me at first that he wasn't going to take it but he admitted right after that he has. They don't know it's his drug of choice apparently.
When he got out we were going to keep him off of it, but now I'm worried that he's gonna go back to it as soon as he gets out since he's been getting it inside.
JOY.

Thats too bad that he is getting his drug of choice in there. Is it possible for him to ask for something else, or would he still be feeding an addiction?

It is good that he is being honest with you about using it, but I hope he can somehow let them know that he does not want that and see if they can get him something less-addictive.

Hope it works out.

Peace~

tripsgirl · #3 06-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Wow, that's horrible. :/

I know my fiancee was taking 4 or 5 pills when he was in the county and one of our friends tried writing me a letter saying he was 'taking his pills like they are a cocktail' when he really just sold them for food.

Purplegirl1008 · #4 06-05-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by InmateLover67

Thats too bad that he is getting his drug of choice in there. Is it possible for him to ask for something else, or would he still be feeding an addiction?

It is good that he is being honest with you about using it, but I hope he can somehow let them know that he does not want that and see if they can get him something less-addictive.

Hope it works out.

Peace~

I don't think he wants anything else honestly. He really didn't do any other pills (or drugs period) when he was out. Just the tramadol but sometimes possibly vicodin I think. So I'm sure if he got something else it would be just as bad.
I'm glad he was honest with me about it. But in the same call he also expressed that he was worried about going back to it when he got out and I said I would help him. So I think that he most likely wants to not take the Tramadols when he gets out. I don't know. I'm just really sad about all this.
He did say that he doesn't want to start smoking again when he gets out so I'm happy about that at least.

only1love · #5 06-07-2012, 06:02 PM

Well Tramadol is not a narcotic. It "can be" habit forming. Some people are hooked on coffee, some on cigarettes, some on Motrin, Aspirin, etc. It could be worse.

adamsrubberduck · #6 06-07-2012, 06:34 PM

I have been taking Tramadrol off and on for almost 2 1/2 years due to an injury to my wrist and hand. I was taken off Vicadon (sp) because the doctors did not want me to become dependent on a drug. I don't have any problems I can take them or leave them. I can go weeks without taking one so I believe that it is a state of mind. Like one member said we can be dependent on coffee, tea (that's me), sugar (me again) or anything else that we choose.

I trust that if he does not want to use the tramadrol then he won't. His body will not physically crave this drug.

gabbygirl372001 · #7 06-07-2012, 06:46 PM

Tramadol is not a narcotic. I wouldnt be all that worried about this drug, especially if it helps his pain. There are far worse drugs. As far as Im concerned this is just a step up from Ibuprofen.

Purplegirl1008 · #8 06-08-2012, 11:42 AM

Apparently you guys didn't understand my first post. He was majorly hooked on Tramadol when he was out. I know they are not narcotic but he was addicted to them. I can't even say all the things he did to get them, cuz the mods would delete it for me talking about illegal activity. He was taking a handful at a time if he could get his hands on that many! So yes this is a problem.

4ever love · #9 06-10-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Purplegirl1008

Apparently you guys didn't understand my first post. He was majorly hooked on Tramadol when he was out. I know they are not narcotic but he was addicted to them. I can't even say all the things he did to get them, cuz the mods would delete it for me talking about illegal activity. He was taking a handful at a time if he could get his hands on that many! So yes this is a problem.

Hi hon, I asked about Tramadol and here's what I learned. Yes, they get hooked on it and they snort it. In the system, pills are crushed up, put into water, so they can't be sold, shared, whatever.

I also learned it has a street value/market, whether people considered it a narcotic or not. I asked these questions to young people who would know. If addicted, they will do anything to get their drug of choice.

Yes this is a problem and one that should be addressed just like they did with the bath salts. Just learned if one put bath salts into someone's drink, how crazy and dangerous it could get.

Thank you for bringing out this very important drug problem. If it's prescribed, it's considered a drug....Here's it's description online: Tramadol is in a class of medications called opiate agonists.

JuliannRN · #10 06-11-2012, 10:11 AM

Tramadol is an opiate. It is just as addictive as a narcotic and used to treat other addictions. I would most definately be worried about this medication. I worked in the cancer field for 7 years and in the ER for 10. This can be just as addictive as methadone or heroin!
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000960/

Purplegirl1008 · #11 06-11-2012, 12:32 PM

Well it's a little late, I'm afraid. He's expressed that he wants to go back to taking the Tramadol when he gets out. He said he wouldn't take it to the extreme like he was before. But I'm going to work on telling him that he doesn't really need it.

only1love · #12 06-11-2012, 09:14 PM

I feel sorry for you. I can tell that you are very concerned. He apparently has an addictive personality and that is the root problem. Maybe they will address it in prison but probably not.
I hope you get the answers you seek.

Just to let you know, a narcotic antogonist by definition, blocks the activity of a narcotic. Tramadol was made to do that. It is not a classified drug which means not considered narcotic and not counted by nurses as a controlled substance. For your own information, things like Darvocet which is weaker than M&M candy is counted because it has narcotic properties. Tramadol is not counted at change of shift showing it is not classified as a narcotic.

That said, in my first response I pointed out that people can get hooked on coffee, tea, cigarettes and yes, Tramadol. You have your work cut out for you and I feel your concern. I really do....

A psychological addiction is just as powerful as a physical addiction and I did not mean to undermine that. You are correct to be concerned. I wish you all the best

Purplegirl1008 · #13 06-11-2012, 09:35 PM

It's not that he is a horrible person when he's on the Tramadol. In fact, he's a sweetheart. It's just that he was gone half the day figuring out how to get them. And as soon as he got his handful of pills and took them, he wanted more. But I hope things will be different once he's home.

InmateLover67 · #14 06-11-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Purplegirl1008

Well it's a little late, I'm afraid. He's expressed that he wants to go back to taking the Tramadol when he gets out. He said he wouldn't take it to the extreme like he was before. But I'm going to work on telling him that he doesn't really need it.

All the telling him in the world is NOT going to stop him. If he chooses to take them, he will....there will be absolutely NOTHING you can do. You will not be able to love him into not wanting to.

He is addicted to them and feeding that addiction while serving his sentence, that is SAD. He needs treatment, but only he can make that happen.

It does not sound like he is sincere about not going back to this, so are you willing to enable him to self-destruct? I would suggest you get yourself to some Nar-anon, Al-anon meetings and start detaching from his addiction. I guarentee it will take you down if you do not have a toolbox handy.

Peace~

**Onedaycloser13** · #15 06-13-2012, 05:23 AM

Unfortunately, he is an addict. The only way an addict is going to become clean he/she has to want too. Most of the time they don't want to until they hit a bottom. Some that means they have lost everybody and everything. At this point, you have a choice, enable the addict or cut the addict off. Give him nothing(no money) or nothing of value.It will only go to drugs and enabling this habit. As the above poster has suggested, I also suggest going to an Alanon(deals with alcohol but addiction presents itself in same way) meeting, or one for Narcotics(although they may be harder to find in some areas) they can be very informative and helpful when dealing with addicts. I have been there, done that, so I understand what you are going through.

Scotties_Girl21 · #16 07-02-2012, 09:03 PM

In my experience with ppl hooked on pills is they will absolutely not stop until they hit rock bottom and THEY want to change. Tramadol or whatever its called is addictive no doubt, I know ppl that take them. My sister is in rehab for an addiction to perc 30s and she didn't stop until she almost killed herself with them. Those are 2 totally different drugs, I understand this. My point is just he wont stop until he wants to and a man with a drug addiction that's letting you know he's going to continue using on the outs is a huge red flag, better yet a huge red STOP sign. As an addict he wont be able to function for long in society and be productive and that will effect you if your his girlfriend.

Me personally, I'd leave my boyfriend if he couldn't stop. I don't have time nor would I stand by why he fed an addiction that may surley land him back in prison. I hope he stops and gets help for the sake of himself and your relationship because a relationship with where a person is addicted to a drug is traumatic at best. I really hope it works out for you girl! Cuz you deserve him at the best he can be, not addicted to pills.

Every day brings me one day closer to you....<3

Purplegirl1008 · #17 07-02-2012, 09:13 PM

He says he's changed and wants to be a better man, so I'm going to do my best to keep him off the drugs.

blueyes.TS · #18 07-02-2012, 09:25 PM

I'm On tramadol. It's not addictive, but can be. It could be alot worse trust me.. Least he isnt sniffing them. Like people do on the streets just to get there high.. I believe that it's nothing to worry about.. But if he gets out and goes for something higher I would start worrying. And get him help right then and there.. Dealing with pills, drugs. Is a terrible thing to have to go throw. Trust me I have been there.

Purplegirl1008 · #19 07-02-2012, 09:32 PM

He's never snorted them that I've seen. He doesn't do any other drugs either so I'm thankful for that!