lauraw2693 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Not sure if this should go here but just wanted to ask does anyone know if there's any rules about mental health professionals taking medication off you if you're a danger to yourself? I mean, are they allowed to do that? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaster Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 think they can, well i know they can, they stopped all my meds years ago cuz i just kept od'in, the risk of me with medication was higher than the risk without...plus cuz i was abusing the meds then i didnt need them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw2693 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks Toaster, I assumed they would be able to if its to keep someone safe but didn't want to put my support worker in an awkward situation. I just basically want her to hang onto them over the weekend at least because I have 5 full boxes and don't feel safe with that much. Last time I felt like this I threw them all away and my psych asked me about admitting myself so I'm trying to avoid that question again. Thanks for replying xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow girl Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 My cpn has taken them when I've given them to him (because I'd collected a very tempting stash). Psych has refused to prescribe additional stuff because of me misusing meds. I don't know if they can take them away without you handing them over though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw2693 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks for your reply Shadow, she's taken them all and will decide what to do on Monday. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Yes I've had mine taken off me a few times before now - I hope you can sort it out on Monday xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw2693 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks Cats, my prescriptions have been changed to weekly so once that pile of meds has gone I'll feel a little more comfortable. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Weekly is a good idea for now and I'm glad that you're happy with that xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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