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Question: IsWelcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here... Is it legal for a doctor to prescribe you opioids and take half of them for themselves?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Antoneta Zotaj (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Medical professionals practicing under the effect of drugs can pose risk to their patients and should be reported

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

It is not clear how did the doctor access the medications that were prescribed for you but as a general rule, it is not ethical that medical providers access drugs through prescriptions given to patients, especially when it comes to opioids. In your case, the problem is that the doctor may be addicted to opioids and this is an important issue, and should be reported so it is properly investigated.
If you are convinced this is the case, you will need to talk with the management staff of that clinic or health center and share your concerns.

Medical professionals are one of the workforces with the highest opioid abuse due to the need to stay alert and perform well for long periods of time and also the ability to access the drugs. They may seem to function well in the workplace even when they have strong addiction to opioids. On the other hand, if they are practicing medicine under the effect of such drugs they may put the health and life of their patients in danger and if you think your doctor is using such drugs you should report it.

I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Brief Answer: Medical professionals practicing under the effect of drugs can pose risk to their patients and should be reported Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, It is not clear how did the doctor access the medications that were prescribed for you but as a general rule, it is not ethical that medical providers access drugs through prescriptions given to patients, especially when it comes to opioids. In your case, the problem is that the doctor may be addicted to opioids and this is an important issue, and should be reported so it is properly investigated. If you are convinced this is the case, you will need to talk with the management staff of that clinic or health center and share your concerns. Medical professionals are one of the workforces with the highest opioid abuse due to the need to stay alert and perform well for long periods of time and also the ability to access the drugs. They may seem to function well in the workplace even when they have strong addiction to opioids. On the other hand, if they are practicing medicine under the effect of such drugs they may put the health and life of their patients in danger and if you think your doctor is using such drugs you should report it. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician