700 pills seized in raid

Oh dear. Doesn't say what type of tranquilliser though. BZDs I expect, unless someone's importing meprobamate by the 1000 since it got deleted last year.
I'm still fuming that they withdrew Soma too, and having great difficulty finding a source that isn't ridiculously expensive. You'll have a hard job getting the Watsons from the US, Wallace Indian ones are fine but I have trawled the past few days and only found the combos (175mg/codeine/apap) which aren't much good, doesn't do the job with my lumbar problem at all. The Argentinian Listaflex by Finadiet are also out of price range, though having borrowed 50 before I can attest that they are the finest carisoprodol I have yet found.
As a MoI, there was a bit in the paper today about someone being caught with something like 70,000 x BZDs (unspecified drug) in a remote cottage in Scotland.
I suppose I'm lucky to be prescribed the BZDs I am; 4 x 2,5mg lorazepam/day and the same of Rivotril (prescribed by brand name). I'm only getting the lorazepam because I can no longer afford the crazy prices charged for a Private script for Xanax (500mcg only!) when my dose is 2mg three times a day. The difference between the two is quite immense, alprazolam helps anxiety associated with depression while lorazepam has been known to make depression worse; and alps are indicated in most countries for IBS (though not in the BNF) and does help that a lot. Mebeverine is the alternative I was given and to my mind is fit only for the bucket - doesn't help the IBS at all.
I'll finish by saying that it's ridiculous how the Law deals with possession of benzos. For God's sake, some of us NEED them, I have for over 30 years, yet in a country where doctors are so reluctant to prescribe, merely trying to stay well can result in prison.
What kind of world are we living in?

I strongly agree with this point, these so called Doctors are pushing already anxiouus people to the streets for rubbish that can assasabate their stress and loose their money on goods that can be unfit for consumption and cause great illness. Exactly what is going on here, now the police are after people who need to have their anxiety removed by buying pills from these crooks on (some) forums. When all it takes is a propper managed prescription from the doc with a few day break after a week or so to cut-out addiction.

what country ???

Belfast

jonno101 wrote:

I strongly agree with this point, these so called Doctors are pushing already anxiouus people to the streets for rubbish that can assasabate their stress and loose their money on goods that can be unfit for consumption and cause great illness. Exactly what is going on here, now the police are after people who need to have their anxiety removed by buying pills from these crooks on (some) forums. When all it takes is a propper managed prescription from the doc with a few day break after a week or so to cut-out addiction.

Hi
I agree with you i am a 56yr woman additted to valium for 30yrs now and i am in a right mess due to them reducing my tablets, ive just bought some valium from someone but scared out of my wits they going to harm me as i have a pacemaker, but i get terrible at times and don't no what to do, even think of killing myself very sad as i have kids and grandkids.but dont mind paying for them if i knew they safe for me, so if you no a good person please mail me on.
kate361@hotmail.co.uk
thankyou.
kate.

Hey guys I can see your point but benzos are not for long term in treating anxiety. Hence why your GP will not continuously prescribe them.

Rather than get dodgy street, as you've said, talk to your GP and tell them what you've said on here. What they should suggest is SSRI antidepressants that you'll basically take constantly. This is the current best medical practise.

i agee valum r gud to start with but our bodys get high tolerence so quick but otherwise tell ur doctor ur thinking of buying them dnt say u bought them already coz he might stop them get him to put u bak if 30 years r how long u bin on them then it should be your desision to get clean and not the docs how stupid is he every1 knows u cant get clean til u wnt to good luck god bless

kate....there is no way after all those years taking benzos your doc should reduce your dose.....if i was you i would ask for a second opinion(which is your right to do so) and i bet he/she will agree with you if you just tell the truth like you have on here......even tell them you have looked into going down the blackmarket route........you have so much to live for......just think of the people who love you and how it would affect them if something happened to you god forbid......get back to that docs and make an urgent appointment with another doc.........my thoughts are with you.....rob.

rob sharpe wrote:

kate....there is no way after all those years taking benzos your doc should reduce your dose.....if i was you i would ask for a second opinion(which is your right to do so) and i bet he/she will agree with you if you just tell the truth like you have on here......even tell them you have looked into going down the blackmarket route........you have so much to live for......just think of the people who love you and how it would affect them if something happened to you god forbid......get back to that docs and make an urgent appointment with another doc.........my thoughts are with you.....rob.

Hi
Thankyou all for yur kind advice have taken it on board and believe me i have tryed to cope but very very hard,
but after 30yrs its been a long and misible struggle , and like you all have said my family would be so hurt if i did something stupid.
So once again thankyou for taking time to reply to me.
best wishes .
kate.

shanenus wrote:

i agee valum r gud to start with but our bodys get high tolerence so quick but otherwise tell ur doctor ur thinking of buying them dnt say u bought them already coz he might stop them get him to put u bak if 30 years r how long u bin on them then it should be your desision to get clean and not the docs how stupid is he every1 knows u cant get clean til u wnt to good luck god bless

Hello
thankyou for your kind comments and time to reply to me .i have been seeking help but they all just don't listen when ive been at my very lowest point as to taking my own life.
I will seek more advice and get a second opion 30yrs of misery and they only thinking of watching there own back as one dr told me . oo your not suing me for keeping you on these tablets. never cryed so much coming out of a GP surgery,
Thankyou again for your advice .
My best wishes.
Kate,

rob sharpe wrote:

kate....there is no way after all those years taking benzos your doc should reduce your dose.....if i was you i would ask for a second opinion(which is your right to do so) and i bet he/she will agree with you if you just tell the truth like you have on here......even tell them you have looked into going down the blackmarket route........you have so much to live for......just think of the people who love you and how it would affect them if something happened to you god forbid......get back to that docs and make an urgent appointment with another doc.........my thoughts are with you.....rob.

Hi
thankyou all for your kind comments.
has lifted me up today.
I have been to the doctors hundreds of times but they just don't care, thats why i had to try and come on here to try and get some tablets as my taking my own life was so strong and i did not no were else to turn.
So i will ask for a second opinion and hopefully someone will listen.
My best wishes to all who have taken time to reply to me.
Kate.

shanenus wrote:

i agee valum r gud to start with but our bodys get high tolerence so quick but otherwise tell ur doctor ur thinking of buying them dnt say u bought them already coz he might stop them get him to put u bak if 30 years r how long u bin on them then it should be your desision to get clean and not the docs how stupid is he every1 knows u cant get clean til u wnt to good luck god bless

Hi
goodmorning.
thankyou for taking time to make a comment.
the people and yourself who have left me advice has lifted me today, and i will be taking onboard your lovely advice.
thankyou very much.
kate.

katyloo good 2 c tat u r feeling better after this thread.i always feel if u have a problem u should always talk 2 others and never just bottle it up. Hope u cant get your prescription sorted. Take care

deco

hiya....i hope you got that appointment.....coming off benzos is the worst thing i have ever done....i was lucky i suppose that i had a gp that understood what i was going through.....if all else fails,which i'm sure it won't......get in touch with your local DDU (drug dependency unit)....they REALLY understand as most are ex addicts and have access to docs that can prescribe as well as councilling.....they usually are much quicker than the gp's at rushing things through......hope my input helps and keep focussed on the things that really matter........if i can do it you can so stay safe as there are people out there who care........it is probably the hardest thing you will have gone through in your life but there is light at the end of the tunnel and it will be the best thing you have ever done and will enhance your life......let me know how you get on at the docs......at the end of the day there are folk out there who care.....all the best.......rob.

jonbenz wrote:

Kate, If you do end up having do go to your local DDU CDT (community Drug Team) just remember everyone there has got some sort of problem be it alcohol heroine or valium, i understand it can be daunting walking into a place like that but in my experience they have always helped in some way, so just bear it in mind just because people are addicted to something doesnt mean their bad people, three is the exception but mostly most addicts are just broken people trying to piece back together whats left of their lives

Hi
goodmorning .
I have got an appoinment this morning at a drug clinic, so i hope they can sort me out with some proper help.
Thankyou again for your support.
kate.

kate in 1983 igot put on sodium amytal for 4 months they have now left me on ativan2.5mg and phenobarbital 4 the last 27 years like u i am terrified of being withdrawn but mi doc says it wont happen dont take the snides kate just demand a second oppinion good luck from someone who knows

You'll only get continuously prescribed a highly addictive drug IF the NHS has made you addicted, which I assume is the case for evil tiger. Technically evil tiger could sue the NHS if they didn't explain this risk before administration of sodium amytal.

But if you're just popping pills then I'm afraid 99.9% of Drs will not look favourably upon you asking for more.

me mum was poorly mate in83 iwas working 17 years old went 2 doc in aright state got prescribed 100mg 4 times daily bingo worrys gone hello addiction

evil tiger wrote:

kate in 1983 igot put on sodium amytal for 4 months they have now left me on ativan2.5mg and phenobarbital 4 the last 27 years like u i am terrified of being withdrawn but mi doc says it wont happen dont take the snides kate just demand a second oppinion good luck from someone who knows

Hi
can i just say how sorry i am to hear you are addicted like myself people just don't understand the fear we have when the doctors just up and dicide to drop the dosage and expect me to cope i have got no life my daily thoughts are always negitive.All they do is quote me how the NHS are stopping these tablets why did they leave me 30yrs no one cared untill they get scared someone will sue them.
they don't care about me as a person only covering there own backs.
I no this sounds silly but i will keep on fighting them to leave me alone and not to ruin my life any futher. I don't judge anyone on here Sellers or Buyers as life will deal its own deck.
My best wishes to you.
keep well.
KATE X

stocktonontees wrote:

You'll only get continuously prescribed a highly addictive drug IF the NHS has made you addicted, which I assume is the case for evil tiger. Technically evil tiger could sue the NHS if they didn't explain this risk before administration of sodium amytal.
But if you're just popping pills then I'm afraid 99.9% of Drs will not look favourably upon you asking for more.

Hi
The doctors these days do not give out valium or sleepers etc. as they quote the you may sue me.I agree that the doctors should be more carefull when giving these tablets out so after 30yrs iam addicted to valium and sleepers and cant cope with the reductions they don't care how i am feeling or coping i now have very little interest in life cut of my friends its terrible as its revoled round battling with doctors to understand i am a person not just another addict.
Best wishes.
Kate.