[AMA] I'm a member of Narcotics Anonymous -- Ask Me Anything


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Were you married or with someone when you quit? i'm looking for suggestions....things that were helpful to you, things to avoid....

No I was single but I did things I couldn't imagine doing now that I'm sober. I stole from my family and friends, sold their belongings at the local pawn shops. Some people think addicts don't care about people they steal from but its not like that. When I took stuff from family I didn't look at it like I was stealing all I thought was the good feeling I was gonna get my next fix. That's why I said if you think for a second he will take them then yes hide them, he won't be thinking he's stealing your pills, just that he's gonna get a fix.

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My husband is a recent recovering opiate addict. I just got a prescription for narcotic pain relievers.......do I keep this hidden from him? I hate lying, but I dont want any temptations or relapses.

You don't have to lie, but it doesn't mean that you have to tell him something either when SHOULDN'T need to know.

For example, "Your best friend tried to hit on me" would be something that he SHOULD know. That is in his interest to know because it could put pressure on your relationship if he didn't know.

For example, "I saw a purple car pass by when I went to the Supermarket" would be something that he SHOULDN'T need to know. This is not in his interest, because he simply wouldn't care.

In this example, "I have opiates from the Doctor which I am hiding from you" would be something that he SHOULDN'T need to know. This is not in his interest (because it could be harmful to his health to know this, as it could put an undue temptation to go looking for them or to put pressure on you to give up your hiding place)

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