A member asked:

Fianc tried getting clean now on methadone and sniffing his lorazapan to get high what can i do!? he sleeps so deeply alot. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Worry: Benzodiazepines like lorazepam are not recommended with methadone due to the risk of CNS depression and respiratory failure (you stop breathing) If he is snorting his lorazepam he is not taking his recovery serious as he is abusing his medication to make it work quicker and get him somewhat high. You need to confront him or possibly notify his provider of his actions. You obviously care!

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Nar-Anon or Al-Anon: the best programs designed specifically for the loved ones of addicts. I'm so sorry for you deep pain and conflict. Get a professional advice.

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: He is abusing the lorazepam and it is hard to get off of. If he is detoxing from heroin with methadone I would take him to a Suboxone clinic He should not be sniffing the meds he could have problems especially taking the methadone both are depressants He needs to go to a detox place and get straight so we does not hurt himself

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YES: you should be concerned. What he is doing is dangerous. You are in no position to help him at this point. He is in no position to be anyone's fiancee. He needs intensive care for chemical dependency and cannot be expected to be ready for marriage for at least a year or two. Meanwhile, you can best help him by attending a support group for those affected by a loved one's addiction and counseling for yourself.

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