Today, my parents grounded me for being "addicted" to drugs because I've been taking pain meds every four hours. I had my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday, and my face is badly swollen. FML
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This is the OP here, my parents are incredibly worried about me taking the medicine because two of my three brothers are recovering drug addicts. I was visiting a friend who called my brother to come pick me up because I kept falling asleep mid-conversation as a side-effect to the medication. My parents assumed I was abusing them because of their past experiences with my brothers. They're incredibly understanding about the pain, but they're just scared.
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eddeeezzyy 19
What's with FMLs with such stupid ass parents lately? On a side note, your parents are assholes, OP. They should know your condition. You're obviously taking them for a good purpose in a non-addictive way.
Coeliacchic93 21
just because your brother's are recovering drug addicts doesn't mean you will be. I understand and acknowledge that in some cases substance abuse can run in families but it's just not always the case. there are drug addicts in my family but I'm only taking my medication prescribed for my chronic iillnesses so I do know what I am talking about good luck OP and I hope your pain eases soon!
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h0rrid 6
That sucks. Hope you feel better soon.
8born8 18
I feel your pain OP. I had a wisdom tooth removed a week ago which got infected. As a result, I got an inner ear infection and my back decided it was a good time to go "click". I've been surviving on panadeine forte & antibiotics for the past few days. Your parents are seriously misguided if they believe you have a drug problem because you're taking pain meds for a legitimate reason. Hope you feel better soon OP and that your parents realise how wrong they are.
Arrow44 10
And you use a belt and syringe.
worldclassrager 41
As long as they don't take the pills away you should be clear...get well soon OP...
Blink_me26 21
FML always astounds me with how stupid people are. I can't even comprehend it. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN
mattrd_fml 31
Because being grounded is the cure for addiction... couldn't you explain it is for your pain?
buttcramp 21
you've only been on meds one day and they're already saying that?! at least your parents seen like they pay enough attention to you
o_uhu_intrstng 4
the first step to recovery is admitting the problem
Enslaved 38
I've seen that happen. Parents are afraid that their kids will get addicted. And it's not uncommon. But if you're following your doctor's prescription, your folk are being very irrational. I know someone (not a friend) that just had knee surgery. He's in soooo much pain but suffers just so that he can sell his *Oxycotton to get the better drugs later on. It all started with painkillers. ):
kellyem2 20
While I am sorry that your parents are ridiculous, at least you probably weren't looking to go out anyway if you're in that much pain, right? Feel better, OP.