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If my wife is snorting her pain meds and has a history of drug abuse should i tell her doctor?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yes, you should tell your wife's doctor. Snorting pain meds is a dangerous practice, and could kill her. It might be even better if you attend a doctor's appointment with her in order to discuss this. Your wife needs help with her apparent addiction to medications.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/24/2014

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