... prescribe 90 pills at a time for someone who was an alcoholic previously and has been sober for past 12 yrs., when the FDA states a doc should not prescribe this med to anyone with previous alcohol abuse issues. The tox report stated he had 2430 ng/ml in his system at the time of his death. How many pills would he have taken to be ruled a suicide? Should I challenge the coroners decision that this was a suicide? I truly feel that he did not commit suicide. He just abused the drug by over indulgence. Anyone with suggestions?
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pattishan6112 Nov 2011
I don't know the answer to all your questions but welcome to the site and I am sorry for your loss. Many alcoholics do have seizures when they stop drinking and lorazepam is often rx'ed to stop or prevent seizures, and it also helps with shaking or trembling. It is pretty difficult for a dr to know what the patient is doing with the medication once the dr writes the rx. I am terribly sorry for your loss. Patti
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Thanks for your response! In this type of situation, we'll never know what really happened. Only speculate. Thanks again!
Kirk I know you said your exhusband but I know you still have lots of love fr him I am s srry for your pain and grief. I can't anwer your question only his loved ones could know how much pain and sadnedd he was in lots of alcoholics go through depression and physical pain when they quit it is a possibility in a moment of weekness he did it on purpose or maybe he was just trying to medicate his pain. I pray for his and your happiness and I know GOd will help you through this sad time and keep him in a better place now. Know that he feels your love and I'm sure there will still be times yull know he's still with you in your heart. Try to think of the good memories you shared charish thse instead of the sadness my thoughts and prayers will be with you take care my friend
Thank you, Jaime, for your concern. I have always loved and cared for him even after our divorce and we had a son together and it's been really hard on him, too. We were the ones to find him deceased and that image will always stick with us for the rest of our lives. I have a new compassion for those who find their loved ones in that manner. Thanks again for all you caring thoughts!
I really hope you can get some family cuciling for you and your son to help you thrugh this aweful time I'm sure you booth can use it. I dnt know how old your son is but when your parent takes there own life by mistake or on purpose that's gotta effect the kids no matter their age and I know together you can help each other through hugs I wish you happiness
I really hope you can get some family cuciling for you and your son to help you thrugh this aweful time I'm sure you booth can use it. I dnt know how old your son is but when your parent takes there own life by mistake or on purpose that's gotta effect the kids no matter their age and I know together you can help each other through hugs I wish you happiness